Can I pause or deactivate a VCC used for Pinterest advertising?

Yes, you can pause or deactivate a Virtual Credit Card (VCC) used for Pinterest advertising, but the exact process depends on the VCC provider you're using. Below are general steps on how to pause or deactivate your VCC for Pinterest Ads:

1. Pausing or Deactivating the VCC through Your VCC Provider
Most VCC providers allow you to temporarily freeze, pause, or deactivate your virtual card through their platform. Here's how you can do that:

Log into your VCC provider's app or website: Whether you're using Revolut, Privacy, or another provider, log in to your account.

Find the VCC you want to pause: Go to the section where you manage your virtual cards. This could be under "Cards," "Payment Methods," or "Account Settings."

Pause or deactivate the card: Look for an option to pause, freeze, or deactivate the card. The terminology may vary, but the purpose is the same: to stop any new transactions from being processed on that card.

For example, Revolut allows you to freeze a card temporarily, which will prevent any charges from being made.

Privacy also lets you "pause" a virtual card, which halts payments from occurring while still allowing you to view past transactions.

2. Cancel or Remove the VCC from Pinterest Ads Payment Methods
If you want to stop using the VCC specifically for Pinterest Ads, you can remove or update your payment method directly within Pinterest Ads:

Go to Pinterest Ads Manager: Log into your Pinterest Ads account.

Navigate to Billing & Payments: In the top-right corner of your Ads Manager, click the three dots (settings) and select Billing & Payments.

Remove or change your payment method: Under the Payment Methods section, you can either:

Remove the VCC from your payment methods.

Add a new payment method (such as a different card or PayPal), and set it as your default.

This won't necessarily deactivate your VCC, but it will stop Pinterest from using it as your payment method for future ads.

3. Cancel or Pause Active Campaigns in Pinterest Ads
If you want to stop all spending temporarily, you can pause your campaigns within Pinterest Ads:

Go to your Ads Manager: In your Pinterest Ads account, navigate to the Campaigns section.

Pause active campaigns: Find the campaigns that are currently running and pause them to stop any further charges from being made.

4. Contact Customer Support (if needed)
If you're having trouble pausing or deactivating the VCC through the app, or if you want additional help with your VCC, you can always reach out to your VCC provider's customer support for assistance. They can guide you through the process or take care of it for you.

5. Consider Temporary Suspensions or Restrictions on Your VCC
Some VCC issuers allow you to place restrictions on the card or suspend it temporarily if you're concerned about unauthorized transactions or want to stop using it for a period.

Summary:
Deactivate through your VCC provider: Most VCC providers have options to freeze, pause, or deactivate your virtual card via their app or website.

Remove from Pinterest Ads: In Pinterest Ads, you can remove or change the payment method if you no longer want to use that VCC.

Pause campaigns in Pinterest Ads: You can pause any active ad campaigns to stop spending on Pinterest Ads.

By combining these approaches, you can effectively control your ad spend and prevent any further charges on your VCC for Pinterest advertising.