Payment methods
Bank cards and PayPal for automatic payment; credit or debit card, PayPal and Venmo for manual prepay in the US. Options vary by billing country, billing option and currency.
Advertising · TikTok
Virtual Card for TikTok Ads, Paid with Crypto
Thinking of paying for TikTok Ads with a Cardn3 prepaid virtual Visa or Mastercard? TikTok limits how prepaid cards can be used, so read the note below first, then decide which billing option fits.
- $5 issue fee included
- No top-up or monthly fee
- Pay with USDT, BTC, ETH and more
Before you buy
Read the source ↗
TikTok Ads Manager’s help pages say: You can’t use a prepaid card for automatic payment.
The note is about automatic payment. TikTok’s help pages don’t say whether prepaid cards work for manual payment.
From the source
What TikTok Ads Manager says about payments
Summarised from TikTok’s own help pages, checked 28 Oct 2026. Rules change, so open the source before you rely on it.
Prepaid cards
“You can’t use a prepaid card for automatic payment.”
The note is about automatic payment. TikTok’s help pages don’t say whether prepaid cards work for manual payment.
How billing works
Automatic: charged when you reach your billing threshold or bill date, whichever comes first. Manual: you add a balance first, and ads stop when it runs out. Monthly invoicing is for eligible businesses.
Step by step
How to add a Cardn3 card to TikTok Ads
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Get your card
Deposit crypto, buy a card, pay its activation deposit, and wait for the card details to appear in your dashboard.
How buying works -
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Open billing in TikTok Ads
Go to
ToolsSettingsBillingPaymentAdd payment method -
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Enter the card details
Type the card number, expiry date and CVV, and the billing address shown with your card details, exactly as written.
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Keep the balance above your spend
A prepaid card can only pay what it holds. Check how TikTok Ads charges you and keep enough balance for each charge, including tax.
When you add a card for automatic payment, TikTok deducts at least $10 (or the local equivalent) and refunds it within 15 days.
Pricing
What a Cardn3 card costs
- Card price$100–$350
- Issue fee (included)$5
- Activation deposit, after purchase$100–$200
- Top-up feeNone
- Monthly feeNone
USD cards
Cards to look at
If your ad account bills in US dollars, a USD card avoids a currency conversion on your side.
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Visa Card Usa Reloadable $150Cardn3 Virtual4347 69•• •••• ••••Visa Card Usa Reloadable USA · USD VISA
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Mastercard Usa Reloadable $100Cardn3 Virtual5275 20•• •••• ••••Mastercard Usa Reloadable USA · USD
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Reloadable Visa standard $120Cardn3 Virtual4937 28•• •••• ••••Reloadable Visa standard Visa Standard VISA
If TikTok Ads declines the card
A declined payment doesn’t take money from your card. Check these first.
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Balance
The card must cover the full charge, including tax and any currency conversion.
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Billing address
Use the billing address shown with your card details, exactly as written.
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Platform rules
TikTok decides which cards and countries it accepts. If the card is refused, contact support with the time of the attempt.
A payment card does not change TikTok’s advertising policies, account reviews or restrictions. Follow the platform’s ad and billing rules.
Questions about TikTok Ads payments
Can I pay for TikTok Ads with a prepaid virtual card?
TikTok Ads Manager’s help pages say: “You can’t use a prepaid card for automatic payment.” Each platform decides which cards it accepts, so check your ad account’s payment options before you buy.
How do I add a virtual card to TikTok Ads?
In TikTok Ads, go to Tools › Settings › Billing › Payment › Add payment method. Enter the card number, expiry date and CVV from your Cardn3 dashboard, and the billing address shown with your card details.
Why was my card declined on TikTok Ads?
The usual causes are a card balance that doesn’t cover the charge (including tax), a billing address that doesn’t match the one on your card details, or a platform or region that doesn’t take prepaid cards. A declined payment doesn’t take money from your card. Message support if it keeps happening.
What does a Cardn3 card cost?
Card prices run from $100 to $350. A one-time $5 issue fee is included and the rest is loaded as card balance. There is no top-up fee and no monthly fee. After purchase, each card type needs an activation deposit of $100–$200.
Ready to fund your TikTok Ads ads?
Pick a Cardn3 prepaid virtual Visa or Mastercard, pay with crypto, and add it to your ad account.