If you want to remove PayPal as your payout method for earnings from Facebook, such as Facebook Marketplace sales or advertising revenue, it can be done but involves a few steps. Here is an overview of how to remove PayPal from Facebook payout:
Why Would You Want to Remove PayPal?
There are a few reasons why you may want to remove PayPal as your Facebook payout method:
- You want to switch to a different payout method like direct deposit.
- You no longer use your PayPal account.
- You have had issues receiving payments from Facebook via PayPal.
- PayPal’s fees are too high for you.
Removing PayPal prevents Facebook from sending any future earnings to that account. You will need to add a new payout method before removing PayPal.
How Facebook Payouts Work
Before removing PayPal, it helps to understand how Facebook payouts work:
- Facebook pays out earnings from various sources each month on a set schedule.
- Payout methods can include PayPal, direct deposit, prepaid card, and nonprofits.
- You must meet earning thresholds before Facebook will issue a payout.
- Removing a payout method prevents future payouts but doesn’t impact money already sent.
So when you remove PayPal, Facebook will stop sending earnings to that account. Any money already disbursed will remain in your PayPal account.
Step 1: Add a New Payout Method
Before removing PayPal, you must add another payout method. This ensures you can continue receiving Facebook earnings without interruption. Here are instructions to add a new payout method:
- Go to your Facebook Ads Manager account at facebook.com/adsmanager.
- Click the dots icon in the upper right and select Payments.
- Click Connect Payment Account.
- Choose your new payout method from the options.
- Enter the required information to connect the account.
- Follow any additional prompts to finish adding the method.
Some top choices for new payout methods include:
- Direct deposit – Fast, free, and convenient way to receive earnings directly in your bank account.
- Prepaid card – Facebook issues you a branded prepaid card to receive payments.
- Nonprofit – If donating earnings, connect a nonprofit account.
Be sure the new method is fully connected and eligible to receive payments before moving to the next step.
Step 2: Remove PayPal
Once your new payout method is enabled, you can remove PayPal. Here is how:
- Go to your Facebook Ads Manager payments page.
- Locate PayPal in your list of connected accounts.
- Click the three dots or options menu next to PayPal.
- Select Remove Account.
- Confirm you want to remove PayPal when prompted.
And that’s it! PayPal will immediately be removed as a payout option on your Facebook account.
Step 3: Receiving Your Final PayPal Payment
After removing PayPal, your final payment from earnings accrued before that point will still be sent at the next payout date:
- Facebook issues payouts on a set monthly schedule, such as the 15th of each month.
- Any earnings you accrued before removing PayPal will be paid out at the next scheduled date.
- The payment will go to your PayPal account as normal.
- Future earnings will now go to your new connected payment method.
So you’ll receive one last payout to PayPal and then Facebook will switch to your new preferred account. Expect this final PayPal payment at the next upcoming payout date.
Why Isn’t Facebook Paying Me?
If you’ve removed PayPal but aren’t receiving payments from Facebook through your new account, there are some possible reasons:
- You haven’t met the account earning threshold yet.
- Your new payout account has errors or hasn’t fully activated.
- There’s an issue on Facebook’s end delaying payouts.
- You’ve been banned or disabled from monetization.
Here are some tips to troubleshoot missing Facebook payments:
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Earning threshold not met | Facebook has minimum earning amounts before issuing payouts. Keep earning to meet threshold. |
| Payout account not activated | Log in and ensure your new payout account is fully set up and eligible. |
| Facebook payout issue | Check the Facebook Payments Troubleshooting page for system issues. |
| Monetization banned | Facebook may ban accounts from earning for policy violations. Appeal if you think it was a mistake. |
Continuing to post engaging content and running ads can help you meet earning thresholds faster as well. Be patient as payout schedules often take 1-2 months.
I Removed PayPal But Still Got Paid to It – Why?
If you removed PayPal as a payout method but still received a payment to your PayPal account afterwards, there are two possible explanations:
- Final payout – As mentioned, you’ll get one last PayPal payout containing earnings accrued before you removed it.
- Readded by accident – Double check you didn’t accidentally re-add PayPal as a payment account after removing it.
That final PayPal payment after removal is expected. Facebook needs time to switch over their payment system to your new account. The payment contains money you already earned.
If PayPal continues receiving payments long after removal, then it’s likely you readded it without realizing. You’ll need to remove it again and be more careful not to reconnect it going forward.
Getting Help with Facebook Payments
Running into issues getting paid by Facebook? Here are some options to get help:
- Facebook Payments Support – Contact Facebook payments specialists for account help.
- Facebook Community – Ask questions and get help from other Facebook users.
- Facebook Ads Support – If it’s an ads earnings issue, speak to Ads support.
- Appeal disabled account – If account was disabled/banned, file an appeal.
Be sure to provide specifics when asking for help, like account names, dates, and earnings amounts. Facebook can investigate missing payments or payout issues.
Conclusion
Removing PayPal from Facebook payout involves first adding a new payment method, disconnecting your PayPal account, and then receiving any final PayPal earnings at the next payout date. Troubleshoot any missing payments through Facebook support channels. Be diligent when removing payout accounts to avoid accidentally reconnecting the wrong ones. With these steps, you can successfully switch your Facebook earnings away from PayPal to a new preferred account.