This guide explains how to prepare your Google AdMob account so you can start receiving payments. Before any money can be sent, there are a few important requirements and steps you need to complete. The process is straightforward, but it’s important to understand it properly to avoid delays later on.

To begin with, AdMob uses several revenue thresholds that determine when certain actions become available or required. These thresholds depend on the currency and country associated with your account, so the exact values may vary. Some of them simply unlock features, while others require you to actively provide information or verification.

The first threshold allows you to choose a payment method. Once your earnings reach this point, you can select how you want to be paid, such as bank transfer, wire transfer, or other options depending on your location. The second threshold is related to identity verification. In some regions, Google needs to confirm who you are by collecting personal details like your name, address, and date of birth, and in certain cases, uploading an official ID document.

The third threshold focuses on address verification. When your earnings reach this level, Google sends a PIN code by mail to the payment address you provided. You must enter this PIN into your AdMob account to confirm that your address is correct. The fourth is the payment threshold, which determines when you’re actually eligible to receive money. Once your verified balance passes this amount, payments can be issued. Finally, there is a cancellation threshold. If you ever close your account and your remaining balance is above this limit, you’ll receive a final payout after all other requirements have been met.

After understanding the thresholds, the next part is completing the five practical steps required to receive your first payment. The first step is selecting your payment method. This is done inside your AdMob account under the Payments section, where you choose how you want to be paid and save your preferences.

The second step involves tax information. Depending on your country, you may be required to submit tax details. This is handled directly inside the AdMob dashboard, where Google provides guidance to help you choose and complete the correct tax form. Not all publishers are required to do this, but if it applies to you, it’s a mandatory step.

The third step is identity verification. If AdMob requests it, you’ll see a notification asking you to upload documents to confirm your identity. This helps ensure payments are sent securely and to the correct person.

Next comes address and payee verification. Once your earnings are high enough, AdMob sends a PIN code by regular mail to your address. This usually takes a few weeks. You must enter this code in your account before payments can be released. In some countries, phone number verification may also be required, where you confirm a code during a scheduled call.

The final step is simply earning enough to pass the payment threshold. AdMob operates on a monthly payment cycle. Your earnings are finalized at the start of each month, and if your balance is above the threshold and there are no issues on your account, payments are typically sent between the 21st and 26th of that month.

If you ever have questions—such as why a payment hasn’t arrived yet, the difference between estimated and finalized earnings, or issues with verification—AdMob provides detailed payment FAQs and help resources. Following these steps carefully ensures your account is fully set up and ready to receive payments smoothly, without unnecessary delays.