ADWORDS — Google Ads Bank Charge Explained

ADWORDS on your bank statement may relate to Google Ads, which is listed in the Advertising category. Google Ads bills for search, display, YouTube and other ad campaigns, so these entries may relate to a business account. Amounts vary with the advertising budget and may be billed at spend thresholds or monthly.

What Is the ADWORDS Charge?

ADWORDS may relate to Google Ads, which is listed in the Advertising category.

Google Ads bills for search, display, YouTube and other ad campaigns, so these entries may relate to a business account. Amounts vary with the advertising budget and may be billed at spend thresholds or monthly. They typically appear as GOOGLE*ADS or GOOGLE ADS. Check the Google Ads account’s billing activity and contact Google support or your bank if an entry does not match your records.

ADWORDS is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a ADWORDS Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Google Ads by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Google Ads account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Google Ads directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Google Ads Use on Bank Statements?

Google Ads may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About ADWORDS

What is ADWORDS on my bank statement?

ADWORDS is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Google Ads, which is listed in the Advertising category. Google Ads bills for search, display, YouTube and other ad campaigns, so these entries may relate to a business account. Amounts vary with the advertising budget and may be billed at spend thresholds or monthly. They typically appear as GOOGLE*ADS or GOOGLE ADS. Check the Google Ads account’s billing activity and contact Google support or your bank if an entry does not match your records. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is ADWORDS on my bank statement?

ADWORDS is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel ADWORDS?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Google Ads account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Google Ads directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

For more information about Google Ads and all its known transaction codes, visit the Google Ads merchant page.