Google PPC - coupon balances
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So, I know that you can't simply transfer a coupon credit in Google AdWords to another account. My question, if anyone knows, is there a way to do this using My Client Center?
We manage multiple accounts, and have another coming on board that has a pre-existing coupon credit. We were going to set up a new account (which we would handle billing for and just invoice) for the client. But, that would leave them unable to use a coupon code. If it's managed under MCC, is there a way to work around this?
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Why don't you just apply a new coupon code since it's a new account? There are so many of them floating around on the internet. And if you have an MCC, and are signed up for Google Engage, they constantly give you new ones.
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Yeah, that's what I figured. I figured I'd throw it out there just in case though
thank you.
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I have not used MCC, but from what I understand Google is pretty strict about coupon use and do not provide any loophole in using or transferring coupon credit in any way, this would just create a wide array of problems with their coupon system.
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