What Happens to Your Microsoft Advertising Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Portal
ads.microsoft.com
Billing
Monthly threshold or prepay
Risk
Bing/Edge ads continue until paused
Step-by-Step Guide
Pause all active campaigns immediately
Log into Microsoft Advertising and pause all campaigns. Ads on Bing, Edge, and partner networks will stop.
Estimated time: 10 min
Check for outstanding invoices
Review Billing & Payments for any unpaid balances or pending threshold charges.
Estimated time: 10 min
Download campaign data and performance reports
Export all campaign reports, keyword data, and billing history.
Estimated time: 30 min
Remove stored payment methods and billing info
Delete credit cards and billing profiles from Payment Methods.
Estimated time: 10 min
Transfer account access or close the account
Transfer manager account access to a team member or request account closure through Microsoft Advertising support.
Estimated time: 15 min
Document Now Checklist
- Microsoft Advertising Account ID
- Average monthly ad spend
- Billing email and payment method
- Outstanding balance
- Manager account (MCC) access details
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Start your vault — free for 30 daysLast verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Microsoft Advertising. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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