TikTok Ads
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TikTok Ads Billing and Payment Setup

TikTok Ads supports automatic and manual (prepay) billing depending on your region. Automatic billing charges your credit/debit card when spend reaches a threshold. Manual billing requires adding funds upfront. Set up in Account Settings > Payment. Ensure your card supports international transaction

Account Setup & Fundamentalstiktok ads billing setup

Quick Summary

TikTok Ads supports automatic and manual (prepay) billing depending on your region. Automatic billing charges your credit/debit card when spend reaches a threshold. Manual billing requires adding funds upfront. Set up in Account Settings > Payment. Ensure your card supports international transactions. Minimum daily budget is USD 20 at both campaign and ad group levels.

Process Flow

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Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these 4 steps to complete this guide

1

Automatic Billing

Available in most markets. TikTok charges your card when cumulative spend reaches a billing threshold, starting low and increasing as you build payment history.
2

Manual Billing (Prepay)

Available in select markets. Add funds to your account balance, campaigns draw from this balance. When balance runs low, campaigns pause. Top up to resume.
3

Setup

Account Settings > Payment > Add payment method. Enter card details and billing address. For UAE advertisers, ensure your card allows international transactions.
4

Troubleshooting

Declined payments: contact your bank to allow international charges. Insufficient balance (manual billing): top up before balance hits zero to avoid campaign interruption.

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