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# Add a Payment Method

### 3. Add payment method <a href="#id-3.-add-payment-method" id="id-3.-add-payment-method"></a>

For the WhatsApp account to activate, you need to add a card or payment method.

1. Go to your [Meta Business Manager](https://business.facebook.com/settings/whatsapp-business-accounts/106676589182397?business_id=1501389280339074) to setup and select:\
   a) WhatsApp Accounts\
   b) Click on the new WA account\
   c) Settings \
   d) Payment Settings

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1. Modify finance permissions and add to yourself to be able to add card
2. Add business payment method -> to the overall account
3. Then add that payment method to the WhatsApp account

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