This article provides a comprehensive overview of the address verification process for Google Ad Manager.
When your revenue reaches the verification threshold , we'll mail a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to the payment address in your account. You'll need to enter the PIN into your Ad Manager account before we can send any payments to you.
On this page:
- What is address verification?
- When will my PIN arrive?
- What does the PIN mailer look like?
- Where do I enter my PIN?
- When do I need to enter my PIN?
- What if my PIN doesn't arrive?
- The verification threshold isn't used. Rather, address verification begins after ID verification is complete.
- If you're in a supported location, you can use a faster online verification process with our partner, Persona . Learn more about Persona .
- Ads sold through traditional transactions will continue to serve throughout the verification process. Programmatic transactions will not serve ads until the verification process is complete.
PINs are sent to the payee profile address in your Ad Manager account. As a result, it's important to confirm the accuracy of your profile address and name. If you need to correct any information, follow these instructions:
What is address verification?
To protect the security of accounts, Google might require you to verify your address before we can send your payment. To do so, we mail a personal identification number (PIN) to your payment address. You'll enter this PIN in your account.
When will my PIN arrive?
We'll print and send your PIN by standard mail several days after your account balance reaches the verification threshold for the first time. PINs typically arrive within 2-4 weeks, but may take longer depending on your location.
What does the PIN mailer look like?
We mail your PIN on a white postcard measuring 4.5 x 6 inches (11.4 x 15.2 cm).
Where do I enter my PIN?
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Sign in to Google Ad Manager.
- Click Payments, then Verification check.
- Under “Address Verification”, enter your PIN, and click Submit.
When do I need to enter my PIN?
You'll have 4 months from the date your first PIN is generated to enter it in your account. If you haven't entered it after 4 months, we'll stop serving ads through your account. However, reservation campaigns will continue to serve.
What if my PIN doesn't arrive?
If you don't receive your first PIN, you can request 3 replacement PINs. Learn how to request a new PIN .
If you've requested your maximum of 4 PINs and haven't received any of them within 90 days, then log in to your account. You'll notice further instructions on your Homepage.
