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Google AdWords & Discover Card

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GoogleAdwordsLogo This last weekend I was setting up a Google AdWords campaign and I was blown away when I got to the payment screen. Google AdWords DOE S NOT support Discover Card as a payment method.

Yeah, for real. WHAT?!?!?! One of the largest web sites in the world does not discover_logo_gray accept Discover Card?!?! I can go to Walgreens, Cold Stone Creamery, and even Rubios and they all still accept Discover Card. But Google AdWords does not?

I’m not happy about this and I think its kind of ridiculous. Google has their own Checkout Service which allows users use a Discover Card for payment, but you cannot use it for AdWords? Oh COME ON NOW. I’m sure there is some good reason, but I even emailed support and here’s their response:

Hello Donn,

Thank you for your email. I understand you would like to make payments towards your AdWords account with your Discover card. Please note that available payment options depend on your location and currency.

At this time, Google only accepts the forms of payment listed at
https://adwords.google.com/select/AfpoFinder.

We’re continually working on expanding our payment options to better serve our advertisers’ needs. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have additional questions, please visit our Help Center at
https://adwords.google.com/support to find answers to many frequently asked questions. Or, try our Learning Center at
http://www.google.com/adwords/learningcenter/ for self-paced lessons that cover the scope of AdWords.

We look forward to providing you with the most effective advertising available.

Sincerely,

The Google AdWords Team

 

So I go visit their forms of payment area and there is nothing in regards to Discover Card.

Normally this wouldn’t upset me, but I have certain benefits that I receive when I use certain cards. So using this card delivers benefits that I’m trying to utilize. Anyway, I’ll have to use a Visa or Mastercard for now.

But I’m still not happy about it – this is definitely WEAK SAUCE in my book.

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  2. Michellesmassages says

    That is really lame, one of the largest companies worldwide should not have these limitations.

  3. Custom Button Co. says

    Well this is because Google actually has to pay the cost for your rewards with them. Right now they have extremely good rates with the major credit card companies but with Discover that extra 1% adds up in a hurry.

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