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Genome virtual cards - improved experience for media buyers

Paying for online advertising and media buying can be time-consuming. The online purchases from Google Ads and other major advertising platforms are faster and smoother when you use Genome's virtual cards for media buying. It is an approach that gives you a high degree of flexibility to manage your spending limits and business transactions on multiple campaigns.

Tailored virtual payment solutions for major ad platforms

Virtual card for Facebook ads & Meta Business

Genome's dedicated virtual cards for Facebook ads allow you to assign specific spending limits per account and card, track daily billing thresholds, and replace cards instantly. Issue multiple virtual cards for your Facebook advertisements and stay on top of payments.

Virtual card for Instagram ads

Scaling campaigns on Instagram demands fast budget adjustments. With a dedicated virtual card for Instagram ads, your media buyers can adjust card limits on the fly directly from the Genome dashboard or mobile app. Peak traffic hours will no longer be interrupted.

Virtual card for Google Ads

Google Ads relies on automated billing thresholds that scale rapidly as campaign spend increases. A virtual card for Google Ads allows you to set flexible daily or monthly limits that match your campaign targets and reduce the risk of interruption.

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What is a virtual card for media buying?

Virtual payment cards provide a digital payment method that’s suitable for many types of online shopping. For digital advertising payments, it integrates seamlessly with the leading advertising platforms. The security and convenience make it an efficient way to manage your advertising budgets on separate campaigns. All while you keep your main bank account protected.

Why use a virtual card for media buying

Virtual debit cards are becoming increasingly popular for paying for Google Ads and other media purchases or online payments. The following are key reasons to consider using virtual cards for advertising.

Accepted anywhere

Our virtual cards are accepted for transactions on major ad platforms, allowing you to expand your area of action.

Currencies' availability

Multi-currency support means that you make payments for campaigns in multiple currencies, providing more ad spend solutions.

Secure option

It is safer than linking a bank card, thanks to the additional security features like virtual card numbers that protect the account details.

Instant issuance

With instant card issuing, there’s no wait for your new card to be delivered. So, unlike other cards, you can start carrying out online transactions right away.

Oversee spending

Real-time spend control lets you set spending limits and track your marketing expenses easily.

Full card control

Block or freeze your virtual card for Facebook and Instagram ads anytime, with maximum control over your card management and business transactions.

Instant issuance and spending controls for media buying teams

Give your marketing department financial autonomy without losing control over the overall budget. Media buyers can issue virtual cards from just 1 EUR per card (first 100 cards) – a very cost-effective way to assign individual cards to each client, campaign, or team member. Set granular daily, weekly, or monthly spending limits per virtual card. Connect your media buyers to your wallet through Genome’s shared business account. Assign custom roles so media buyers can manage campaign budgets while administrators maintain full oversight of overall funds.

How Genome virtual cards prevent ad account pauses and billing errors

When running heavy ad spend across multiple campaigns, a single declined payment can pause your top-performing ads or cause Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads to flag your ad account. We offer virtual cards for ads to reduce the billing friction.

Preventing declined payments on Meta & Google Ads

Assigning a dedicated virtual card for Facebook ads or a virtual card for Google Ads ensures that if one campaign runs out of funds, it won’t trigger cascading declines across your other accounts. There are no currency management or billing problems due to conversions. Link your virtual cards for media buying directly to Genome accounts in the 9 most popular currencies and forget FX conversion issues. You can instantly issue a new virtual card for ads in seconds without waiting for plastic cards or bank approvals.

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How to get your virtual media buying card

Open account

Getting a virtual card for your Meta ads and TikTok ads only takes a moment. Our cards can also be easily linked to Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Garmin Pay. Follow these steps to start using the right virtual cards for your media and advertising transactions with Genome!

Sign up. Request a business wallet at Genome online. Our easy onboarding process takes you through short verification steps to meet compliance standards.

Your virtual debit corporate card is issued instantly. You don’t need to wait for delivery to make a virtual ad payment, as key details like the card expiration date and CVV code are automatically generated. You also get your IBAN business account and start using it.

Fund your ad payment card and start using your virtual card for Google Ads and other expenses. Add funds and set customizable spending limits before you start using it in the same way as any debit or credit card details.

Choose between virtual and physical cards for media buying

Virtual debit cards offer additional benefits, making them a solid choice for small business owners looking to pay for advertising more conveniently. Physical debit cards are useful for certain situations, such as paying for expenses incurred while traveling for business purposes. These plastic cards can also be used to withdraw money anywhere in the world. However, a business virtual card offers a practical way of staying in control of your advertising budgets. The control and security they offer for your financial transactions make them ideal for online media buying and the expenses on your ad campaigns.

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No more limits for media buying

To get a virtual card for media buying, open a Genome business wallet online with a minimum number of documents required. Request accounts in your preferred currencies and track every outgoing and incoming business card transaction made from any account on your phone. The best part is that you can get multiple virtual cards for media buying linked to your accounts in EUR, USD, GBP, PLN, CHF, CZK, HUF, SEK, and DKK for all your expenses.

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What you get with Genome:

Virtual Visa cards

Along with physical cards, Genome provides virtual debit cards in EUR, USD, GBP, PLN, CHF, CZK, HUF, SEK, and DKK for personal and business wallet users. With them, clients can make online purchases in any part of the world.

Instant virtual cards issuance

We can issue as many virtual cards for media buying as you need. A media buying debit card will be available right away after you order it online. You only need to confirm your data to issue virtual cards.

Dynamic spending control

Gain spending control and reduce fraud in media purchases. With our advanced dashboard, you can limit spending on your virtual cards for ads by campaign. Or use a start and end date or time, etc.

Real-time notifications

Know about everything that is going on inside your accounts and with the virtual cards at all times. Get notified about certain transaction amounts and other metrics that you set.

Budget control

Oversee and analyze all your expenses online for your digital ads card and other cards. Adjust your spending strategies for your ad accounts. Export transaction and transfer reports for detailed reconciliation.

Multi-currency accounts

In your wallet, you can hold multi-currency accounts in euros, British pounds, US dollars, and more. Link them to virtual cards for media buying or use them for different purposes and expenses.

Control your business with an all-in-one dashboard

Issue virtual cards for ads when you need them

Need to pay for an ad campaign ASAP? Issue Genome's virtual cards for media buying online for yourself and your employees — no bank involvement required. Get rid of bureaucracy, plastic cards, and reimbursement claims.

Safe, regulated, and protected

Media buyers feel safer when using virtual cards. These digital cards come with a range of security and safety measures that enhance the online payment process. Here are the main features.

EU oversight

As a regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI). Genome is fully compliant with all the current EU legislation.

Secure online payments

You can pay for Google Ads and other advertising expenses conveniently. The tokenization technology ensures that your debit card for ads is always kept safe.

3D Secure (3DS)

This is an added security level that helps to reduce the risk of card fraud in your ad campaigns.

Instant freezing

If you ever feel the need to freeze your card, you have full control to do this online with no manual work needed.

Transparent pricing. No hidden fees!

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Can I use Genome’s virtual cards for Google Ads and Facebook Ads?

Yes, Genome’s virtual card for media buying can be considered a Google Ads card/Facebook Ads card (Meta Ads). It is a great card for ads if you work with these platforms, as our virtual cards for media buying are fully compatible with major ad platforms, including Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram (Meta Ads), and more. You can link them to your ad accounts just like a regular debit card.

What currencies are supported for Genome’s virtual cards?

Genome supports virtual cards for media buying and other business transactions in multiple currencies: EUR, USD, GBP, PLN, CHF, CZK, HUF, SEK, and DKK.

How quickly can I get a virtual card after signing up?

Get your Genome virtual card right away after signing up and verifying your business. Ordering an online ads card is simple: go to the cards menu, select a virtual card option, confirm your data - and that’s it! There's no waiting period, so start using a media-buying debit card without delay.

Can agencies create multiple cards?

Yes, the ability to scale quickly is one of the key benefits of these cards. You can request various cards, with an unlimited number available.

Are virtual cards safer than physical cards for media buying?

Yes, virtual cards offer a more secure process. The use of features like tokenization and 3DS makes this an extremely safe way to pay online for advertising.