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Can I switch my payment option after setting up my account?

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You can switch between available postpay options or between available prepay options at any time. However, you can't switch from a postpay option to a prepay option or vice versa.

I. Between postpay options

Postpay advertisers may switch back and forth between available postpay options. Learn to switch your account from credit card to direct debit and vice versa.

II. Between prepay options

Prepay advertisers may switch between available prepay options. Learn to switch your account from bank transfer to credit card prepay and vice versa.

III. Between a prepay and a postpay option

At this time, it's not possible to switch from a postpay option to a prepay option and vice versa (e.g., from bank transfer to credit card postpay). If you'd like to switch between a prepay and a postpay option, you can do so by closing your existing AdWords account and creating another with your preferred payment method.

If you are closing your account and opening a new one, please remember to use a different e-mail address. However, if you want to use the same e-mail address in the new account, you will have to substitute it in the existing AdWords account before closing the account.

Remember, available payment methods depend on the country of your billing address and your selected currency. Enter your country and currency in our Payment Options page to see what's available to you.

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