How do I stop Pinterest Ads from automatically charging my VCC?

To stop Pinterest Ads from automatically charging your Virtual Credit Card (VCC), you need to disable auto-billing or switch to manual payments. Here's how you can do it:

🔹 1. Remove Your VCC from Pinterest Ads
To prevent Pinterest from charging your VCC automatically, remove it from your payment methods.

Steps to Remove Your VCC:
Log in to your Pinterest Ads Manager.
Click the gear icon (⚙) → Select Billing.
Under Payment Methods, find your VCC.
Click Remove or Replace Payment Method.
Confirm removal.
📌 Note: If there is an outstanding balance, you must pay it first before removing the VCC.

🔹 2. Switch to Prepay (Manual Payments)
Pinterest Ads offers Prepay (manual payments) where you add funds before running ads instead of being auto-charged.

Steps to Switch to Prepay:
Contact Pinterest Ads Support and request to switch from postpay (autopay) to prepay.
Once approved, go to Billing → Add Funds.
Use your VCC to manually add a balance before running ads.
Ads will stop running if the balance reaches $0.
📌 Important: Pinterest does not allow switching from postpay to prepay in all regions. You may need to create a new account with a fresh billing method to enable prepay.

🔹 3. Set Up a Spending Limit to Prevent Unexpected Charges
If you cannot remove your VCC or switch to manual payments, you can limit how much Pinterest Ads charges you.

Steps to Set a Spending Limit:
Go to Billing in your Pinterest Ads Manager.
Click Create a Spending Limit.
Set a low budget (e.g., $10) to prevent large automatic charges.
Click Save.
📌 Once the limit is reached, Pinterest will pause all ads automatically.

🔹 4. Use a VCC with Limited Funds
If Pinterest does not allow you to remove the VCC, use a VCC with a low balance.

✅ Solution:

Get a VCC with a specific limit (e.g., $10–$50).
When the VCC reaches $0, Pinterest cannot charge more.
Some VCC providers allow you to block future charges automatically.
✅ Recommended VCC Provider:

Try ExoCards for Pinterest Ads-compatible VCCs.
🔹 5. Contact Pinterest Ads Support for a Permanent Solution
If you can't remove your VCC or stop auto-charging, you can request account closure from Pinterest Ads Support.

📌 Steps to Contact Pinterest Ads Support:

Visit Pinterest Business Help.
Select Billing & Payments.
Request removal of payment details or switch to prepay.
Wait for confirmation.
🚀 Final Fixes Checklist
✅ Remove VCC if there's no outstanding balance.
✅ Switch to manual (prepay) payments if available.
✅ Set a low spending limit to control charges.
✅ Use a limited-fund VCC (e.g., from ExoCards).
✅ Contact Pinterest Support to request manual payment setup.