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critical financial services policy

Financial services policy violation

What this means

Google restricts ads for financial products — credit cards, loans, crypto, investment products. Without proper certification, the listing is blocked.

Why this happens

Crypto wallets, hardware wallets, investment-themed products, and even some 'budget tracker' apps trip the financial-services policy.

How to fix it

  1. Check if your product falls under Google's regulated financial-services list.
  2. If yes, apply for financial-services certification before listing.
  3. Some products (e.g., physical crypto hardware) need exact category mapping to avoid the flag.
  4. If unauthorized, exclude from the feed.

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