Process Flow
Animated overview of the full workflow
TL;DR
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.
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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