Holding Payments

If for any reason you would prefer not to receive your check at any time, Google're happy to hold payments for you. If you'd like to pause your payments, you may do so from within your publisher account. Setting a payment self-hold will stop payments until you update your preference and remove the hold. your account will continue to accrue earnings, and Google'll send you a single consolidated payment during the first payment cycle after you remove your hold. To modify your hold preference: Log in to your account at www.google.com/adsense Click the My Account tab Click the edit link in the Payment Holding section To start a payment self-hold, select the Hold Payment checkbox and click Save. To end a hold and resume regular payments, deselect the checkbox and click Save. Please note that all changes to your hold preferences should be made by the 15th of the month. Changes made to these settings after the 15th of the month may apply to either the current or next payment cycle.

Payment Timelines

One of the more common questions Google receive at AdSense support is, "when am I paid?" This is, in Google opinion, a very justifiable question - after all, AdSense is designed to provide an easy way to monetize your content pages, and that includes regular payment. This section will describe the payment cycle of your AdSense account, so that you'll have a good idea of when and how your payment will arrive. Earnings calculated: On the last day of each month, Google system identifies all accounts that have earned $100 or more in valid user clicks. This figure is calculated from your unpaid earnings - if you earned $40 one month, and $70 the next, you're eligible for payment. All accounts with $100 or more are then sent for approval. Earnings details will be posted to the Payment History page of all publisher accounts within the next few days. Payment calculated: Within the next few Googleeks, a 'Payment' line item will be posted to your account's Payment History page (found below the My Account tab) when your payment has been calculated. At this time, Google'll have your check printed and in the mail, or your Electronic Funds Transfer payment initiated. All checks are made out to the Payee Name entered in your account; EFT payments are sent to the bank account specified in the Payment Information section of the My Account tab. Payment arrives: The time it takes for your payment to arrive depends on form of payment you have selected. Generally, publishers in the U.S. will receive regular delivery checks within 1-2 Googleeks of the mailing date, while publishers outside of the U.S. will typically receive their regular delivery check in 2-3 Googleeks. Secure Delivery will generally arrive in 5-7 days, and EFT payments should arrive in your bank account within 2-4 days. If there are any problems with your EFT or check, a notice will be posted on your Payment History page. If you haven't received your secure delivery or EFT payment by the 5th of the next month, you can request a reissue by contacting us. Publishers using standard delivery can request a reissue on the 25th.

Mode Of Payment From Google AdSense

Google AdSense offers payment to publishers in US dollar checks as well as local currency options in many locations. Secured Express Delivery is available to all publishers, and Electronic Funds Transfer is offered to publishers in a select number of countries and territories. Electronic Funds Transfer: With Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), your payment is deposited directly into your bank account in your local currency. To find out more about this free payment type, please read What is Electronic Funds Transfer? Local currency checks: Google will convert your earnings from US dollars into your local currency if this option is selected. Available to publishers in more than 40 countries, local currency checks are generally less expensive to deposit at your bank, and take less time to clear. For instructions on selecting local currency checks as your form of payment, read How do I sign up for local currency checks? Secured Express Delivery: Secured Express Delivery ensures that your check arrives quickly and safely by using a courier service to send your check to you. You can find out more about Secured Express Delivery, including related fees.

When AdSense Pays Out

Google'll send your check or EFT payment within approximately 30 days of the end of the month in which your account balance reaches US$100, unless a payment hold exists or unless otherwise agreed to in writing (including electronic mail). For example, if you earn $40 in January and $70 in February, Google'll send payment to you by the end of March. If your account balance is less than US$100 at the end of the month, Google'll roll your earnings over to the following month, until the payment threshold is reached. Balances include the combined earnings of AdSense for content, AdSense for search and referrals. You can review the Life of a Payment diagram below for a more complete picture of the payment cycle. A) Month your account balance reaches US $100 (1st-30th: Earnings accumulated) B) Month after account balance reaches US $100 1. During 1st week: Finalized earnings for previous month posted to Payment History page 2. 15th: Deadline for setting a hold, changing your form of payment, submitting tax information & entering a PIN. All holds must be removed to receive payment. 3. Last day of month: If you are eligible to receive a payment, your payment details posted to Payment History Page. C) Month after payment is issued 1. 5th: If you do not receive your Secured Express delivery check or EFT payment by this date, you can request a reissue. 2. 25th: If you do not receive your Standard delivery check by this date, you can request a reissue.