Can I use a VCC to create multiple Pinterest Ads accounts?

Technically, you can use a Virtual Credit Card (VCC) to create multiple Pinterest Ads accounts, but doing so comes with significant risk and can easily trigger account bans or payment suspensions if not done carefully and within Pinterest's policies.

Here's a breakdown of what you need to know:

✅ What's Possible
You can create multiple ad accounts, each with a unique payment method, including separate VCCs.

This is often done by agencies or advertisers managing multiple businesses.

⚠️ High-Risk Factors That Can Get You Banned
Using the same VCC across multiple accounts
Pinterest tracks payment fingerprints. Reusing a VCC across different accounts can instantly trigger fraud flags.

Similar billing addresses or cardholder names
If you use different VCCs but with the same billing address, name, or linked email/IP, Pinterest can detect a pattern and block the accounts.

Shared IPs or device fingerprints
Creating accounts from the same device, browser fingerprint, or IP address (even with different VCCs) is a red flag.

Launching campaigns too quickly
If you set up an account, drop in a VCC, and immediately launch high-spend ads, Pinterest may interpret it as a bot or abuse.

✅ Best Practices If You're Managing Multiple Accounts
If you have a legitimate reason (e.g., you're an agency or handling multiple brands), here's how to minimize risks:

Tip   Why It Helps
Use a different VCC for each account   Avoids shared payment fingerprints
Set up unique billing names & addresses   Helps pass AVS checks and reduce flagging
Use separate devices/IPs (or clean proxies)   Lowers the chance of cross-account detection
Warm up each account with low budgets   Builds trust before scaling spend
Avoid copy-pasting ad creatives across accounts   Identical ads can link accounts together
Stick to policy-compliant campaigns   Pinterest is sensitive to risky verticals
🚫 Don't Do This:
Don't buy or sell Pinterest Ads accounts — it's against their terms.

Don't use throwaway or unverifiable VCCs.

Don't cycle cards rapidly or try to "reset" banned accounts using similar info.

🧠 Pro Tip:
If you're managing ads for multiple clients or stores, consider applying for a Pinterest Business Manager account (if eligible). It allows you to manage multiple ad accounts in one place, each with its own billing and permissions — no tricks needed.

🔚 Bottom Line:
You can use a VCC per account to run multiple Pinterest Ads accounts — but each VCC must be unique, valid, and verifiable, and you should avoid patterns that look like fraud or abuse.