Can I set up automatic payments with my VCC on Twitter Ads?

Unfortunately, Twitter Ads does not support automatic payments in the way that you might be thinking (i.e., automatic recurring payments for each ad campaign directly from your VCC). However, you can set up automatic billing and manage your payment methods, including your Virtual Credit Card (VCC), for convenience. Here's how it works:

1. Automatic Billing on Twitter Ads
Twitter Ads automatically charges the payment method associated with your account when you reach the spending threshold or the billing cycle you have set up. This is done via pre-paid or post-paid billing based on your account's settings.

How It Works:
Spending Threshold: Twitter Ads will automatically charge your VCC when your ad spend reaches a specific threshold, which could vary depending on your billing settings.

Billing Cycle: If you have a monthly billing cycle set up, Twitter will automatically charge your VCC at the start of each billing period to cover your ad spend.

However, Twitter Ads doesn't have a fully automated "set-it-and-forget-it" option where your VCC is charged regularly without a spending trigger.

2. Managing Your VCC for Automatic Charges
While Twitter Ads doesn't offer fully automatic recurring payments for your campaigns, you can ensure smooth payments and avoid interruptions by managing your VCC as your payment method.

Steps to Set Up Automatic Payments with Your VCC:
Add Your VCC to Your Twitter Ads Account:

Go to the Billing & Payments section of Twitter Ads.

Select Add Payment Method and enter your VCC details (including card number, expiry date, and billing address).

Ensure Sufficient Balance on Your VCC:

Since Twitter Ads will charge your VCC when the spending threshold or billing cycle is met, make sure your VCC has enough funds to cover the ad spend.

If you're using a VCC that is linked to a prepaid account (like Revolut or Wise), ensure you load it with enough balance to avoid any payment issues.

Set a Spending Limit for Your Campaigns:

You can manage how much you want to spend by setting a daily or lifetime budget for your campaigns in the Twitter Ads interface.

This helps you control your spending and avoid unexpectedly high charges to your VCC.

Monitor Payment Alerts and Transaction History:

Set up payment alerts through your VCC provider's app to notify you of any charges. This will help you stay on top of your ad spend and ensure your VCC is always ready for automatic payments.

Track payments in the Twitter Ads Billing & Payments section and review your transaction history to ensure that your VCC is being charged correctly.

3. Alternative: Using Automatic Payments via Third-Party Tools
While Twitter itself doesn't offer true automatic payments, you can use tools or services that allow for automatic management of payments. For instance:

Virtual Cards with Subscription Management: Some services like Privacy.com and Revolut allow you to set up recurring payments for subscriptions. However, this can be more useful for things like streaming services or subscription-based payments, not necessarily for the irregular nature of Twitter Ads campaigns.

Automated Reporting Tools: While not directly related to payments, third-party tools like Supermetrics or Klipfolio can help automate the monitoring of your Twitter Ads spend. These tools pull ad spend data automatically, which can help with budgeting and managing your VCC balance.

4. What Happens If Your VCC Runs Out of Funds?
If your VCC does not have enough funds to cover the ad spend, Twitter Ads will either:

Suspend your campaign until the payment can be processed or until you add a new payment method.

Notify you via email to update or refill the payment method.

5. Important Considerations When Using a VCC for Twitter Ads
Expiry Dates: Keep track of the expiry dates of your VCC and update the card details in your Twitter Ads account if necessary.

Billing Information Consistency: Make sure that the billing address and details you enter on Twitter Ads match the details registered with your VCC provider to avoid issues during the payment process.

Prepaid VCC: If you're using a prepaid VCC, you'll need to ensure that there are sufficient funds loaded onto it to cover the payment when the billing cycle or threshold is met.

Summary:
While Twitter Ads doesn't offer true automatic recurring payments where your VCC is charged regularly for campaigns, it does automatically charge your VCC when your spending threshold is reached or your billing cycle comes up. To ensure smooth payments:

Add your VCC to your Twitter Ads account.

Set daily or lifetime budgets for your campaigns.

Ensure your VCC has sufficient funds and track payments.

By managing your VCC properly and setting up spending limits, you can automate the payment process to a certain degree, making it easier to run campaigns without worrying about manual payments.