You might be selling a business or changing marriage statuses. Or trying to cheat the IRS or hide from the mob. Whatever. But if, for any reason, you need to change a Google AdSense payee name, there are a few things to take into account.
First, the idea of giving an account to someone else is a no-no. “AdSense accounts cannot be transferred or sold per our Program Policies,” according to Google. “We will not be able to update your payee name if this is the case.”
Also, “We start processing payments on the 16th of each month. If you’re scheduled to receive a payment this month and your account is updated after the 16th, your payment will be issued to your old name.”
Those are pretty much the only sticking points, though. Otherwise, there’s just a relatively simple form to fill out and a couple of clicks to make. Google appears to be keeping the process both safe and easy.
Trina Sonnenberg and Barry Schwartz, who were doing completely aboveboard things, get credit for first addressing the subject.
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May 9th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
I’d never thought about the need to do this, which is a little odd considering that I’m a girl and I’ll probably have this issue within the next couple of years. Thanks for the link!
May 14th, 2008 at 6:54 am
It is Good to know this advice. It can also be useful if the user had not entered the name correctly and have not yet notice it.
May 16th, 2008 at 10:34 am
I had to do this, spelt my name wrong…don’t ask!
May 25th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
I had a friend who attempted to change his name, legitimate reason as far as I know, and then Google banned his account
If ever wanted to transfer my account, should I not even attempt to try?
May 25th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Oh… I should mention, by transferring account, I mean, lets say I wanted to hand my business over to my son, and transfer it over to him.
May 28th, 2008 at 11:57 am
Hey it was a good piece of knowledge. Thanx.
July 18th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
nice thank you.