Wondering when your first AdMob payment will arrive? This guide explains the steps to getting paid.
When you'll get your first payment
Complete these steps to get your account set for your first AdMob payment.
1. Earning minimum
First, your ad earnings need to reach $10 (or local equivalent). To generate ad revenue, set up an app and create an ad unit to display ads. Learn more about getting started.
Add your tax information
Depending on your location, we may be required to collect tax-related information. For more information, check out how to submit your tax information to Google.
2. Identity verification
When your earnings reach the verification threshold, you may be required to confirm your personal information. Make sure your payment name and address are correct, as we use this information to verify your identity and send you a Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you need to correct any information, read change your payment name or address.
Verify your identity
To continue to show ads and receive payments from AdMob, you need to verify your identity. This is to confirm the accuracy of your account information and protect you from fraud. You have 45 days from the date we first ask you to verify your identity to submit the required documents in your account.
Verify your address
After you've verified your identity, we mail a PIN to the payment address in your AdMob account. You must enter this PIN into your AdMob account before we can issue any payments. Your PIN will be sent by standard post and may take up to 2-3 weeks to arrive. You have 4 months from the date your PIN is generated to complete your address verification.
For more information about PINs, refer to the Address (PIN) verification overview.
3. Bank details
Once your earnings reach the payment method selection threshold, you can select your form of payment. Depending on your payment address, there may be several forms of payment available to you, including Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), wire transfer, etc.
Learn how to select your form of payment.
4. Payment minimum
The AdMob payment cycle is monthly. You'll accrue estimated earnings over the course of a month. At the beginning of the following month, your earnings are finalized and posted to your balance on your Payment history. If your balance exceeds the payment threshold and you have no payment holds, you'll be issued a payment on or around the 21st of the month. Learn more about the payment schedule.
Example
If your current balance does not meet the payment threshold, your earnings will roll over to the next month and accrue until they meet the threshold.
5. Payment sent
Your payment is being processed and will be in your account soon.