What should I do if my VCC isn't working with Twitter Ads?

If your VCC (Virtual Credit Card) isn't working with Twitter Ads, don't worry — you're not alone, and there's a clear checklist to follow to get things working. Here's exactly what to do step-by-step:

🧰 Step-by-Step: Fix a VCC That's Not Working on Twitter Ads
✅ 1. Check for Common Issues
Before anything, confirm these basics:

✅ Card is active and not expired

✅ Sufficient balance on the card (add a buffer of $10–$20)

✅ AVS support (Address Verification System)

✅ Correct billing address, ZIP, and name

✅ Card allows recurring + international transactions

🔎 Most failures are from AVS mismatches, low balance, or blocked merchant categories.

✅ 2. Try Re-Adding the VCC
Go to Twitter Ads → Billing

Click "Payment Methods"

Remove or edit the existing card

Re-add the VCC, ensuring:

Full name matches VCC account

Billing address = address on file with VCC provider

CVV, expiry, and card number are 100% correct

⚠️ If Twitter declines it again, don't keep retrying multiple times in a row — that can trigger fraud detection.

✅ 3. Switch to a Known-Compatible VCC
Some providers work better with Twitter Ads. Try one of these:

Revolut (global)

Wise (multi-currency, AVS support)

Privacy.com (US only)

Capital One Eno (US)

Divvy (US businesses)

❌ Avoid random VCC sellers or burner cards with no AVS — Twitter usually declines them.

✅ 4. Retry the Payment
After updating your VCC:

Go to Billing History

Find the failed charge

Click "Retry Payment" (if available) or wait for an auto-retry

✅ 5. Contact Twitter Ads Support
If all else fails:

Visit Twitter Ads Support Form

Choose:

Topic: Twitter Ads

Issue: Billing & Payments

Include:

Your ad account ID

Last 4 digits of your VCC

Error message

What steps you've already tried

📝 Want help drafting that message? I can write one for you if you give me the provider and error message.

💡 Bonus Tips
✅ Do   ❌ Don't
Use reputable VCCs with full AVS   Use anonymous VCCs from sketchy sellers
Match billing address exactly   Guess or leave address fields blank
Contact support early if stuck   Spam retries — could flag your account