Google published a help page on ads paused for suspicious payment activity

Google Ads published a help page explaining what happens when an account is paused for suspicious payment activity. Affected advertisers get an in-account notification and an email, and must choose 'Answer questions' in the notification and supply payment history details before advertising resumes.

• Verification can involve checking payment methods, and Google may ask for payment of either outstanding or system-determined amounts.
• A temporary $1.95 card charge forms part of payment verification and is refunded within 14 days.
• Trade coverage reported a confirmation email within about 10 minutes of submission and a decision within two to five business days.