How do I add a backup payment method for Facebook Ads?

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How do I add a backup payment method for Facebook Ads?

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Adding a backup payment method ensures that your ads continue running even if your primary payment fails. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to Facebook Ads Payment Settings
🔹 Visit https://www.facebook.com/adsmanager
🔹 Click Billing → Payment Settings

2. Add a New Payment Method
🔹 Click Add Payment Method
🔹 Choose one of the available options:
✔ Credit/Debit Card
✔ PayPal (if available in your country)
✔ Virtual Credit Card (VCC) from https://exocards.com

🔹 Enter your payment details and click Save

📌 Pro Tip: A VCC from https://exocards.com is a great backup option because you can control ad spending and avoid overcharges.

🔗 Get a Facebook Ads VCC:
👉 https://exocards.com/product/Facebook-Advertising-VCC

3. Set Your Backup Payment Method
✔ Once you add the new payment method, Facebook will use it only if your primary payment method fails.

📌 To prioritize a payment method, click Make Primary next to it.

4. Test Your Backup Payment Method (Optional)
✔ To ensure the backup payment works:
🔹 Go to Billing in https://www.facebook.com/adsmanager
🔹 Click Pay Now
🔹 Select the backup method and make a small payment

📌 This confirms that your backup method is ready for future charges.

5. Remove Unwanted Payment Methods (Optional)
✔ If you want to remove an old payment method:
🔹 Go to Payment Settings
🔹 Click Remove next to the unwanted payment method

🚨 You must have at least one active payment method before removing another.

6. Prevent Payment Issues in the Future
✔ Use a VCC from https://exocards.com for better spending control.
✔ Set an Account Spending Limit to prevent overcharges.
✔ Monitor your billing settings regularly at https://www.facebook.com/adsmanager.

Final Answer:
📌 To add a backup payment method for Facebook Ads, go to https://www.facebook.com/adsmanager, add a new credit/debit card, PayPal, or VCC from https://exocards.com, and set it as a backup in Payment Settings.

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