FB ADS — Meta / Facebook Ads Bank Charge Explained

FB ADS on your bank statement may relate to Meta / Facebook Ads, which is listed in the Advertising category. Meta charges for advertising on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, so these entries may relate to a business or boosted-post campaign. Amounts vary with the advertising budget and may be billed at a spend threshold or on a set date.

What Is the FB ADS Charge?

FB ADS may relate to Meta / Facebook Ads, which is listed in the Advertising category.

Meta charges for advertising on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, so these entries may relate to a business or boosted-post campaign. Amounts vary with the advertising budget and may be billed at a spend threshold or on a set date. They typically appear as FACEBK or META*<reference>. Check the Meta account’s billing activity and contact Meta support or your bank if an entry does not match your records.

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

How Do I Cancel a FB ADS Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Meta / Facebook 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 Meta / Facebook 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 Meta / Facebook 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 Meta / Facebook Ads Use on Bank Statements?

Meta / Facebook Ads may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About FB ADS

What is FB ADS on my bank statement?

FB ADS is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Meta / Facebook Ads, which is listed in the Advertising category. Meta charges for advertising on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, so these entries may relate to a business or boosted-post campaign. Amounts vary with the advertising budget and may be billed at a spend threshold or on a set date. They typically appear as FACEBK or META*<reference>. Check the Meta account’s billing activity and contact Meta 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 FB ADS on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel FB ADS?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Meta / Facebook 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 Meta / Facebook 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 Meta / Facebook Ads and all its known transaction codes, visit the Meta / Facebook Ads merchant page.