A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is mailed to each AdSense publisher when earnings have reached $50 on their account. This PIN helps us to verify publisher addresses and protect the personal information of our publishers. If a PIN has been mailed to you, we will hold all payments until the PIN has been entered. However, your account will still be accessible, and you'll continue to be able to show ads and accrue earnings. We will mail your PIN to the payment address in your account. You'll then have 180 days to enter your PIN within your publisher account, or to request a replacement. If you do not enter your PIN within this period, your account will be disabled and your earnings refunded to the appropriate advertisers. Please note that we began issuing PINs on January 28th, 2005 -- if your account was approved before this date, you will not need to enter in a PIN. (From Google Help > AdSense Help > Payments > Personal Identification Number (PIN))
I recieved mine the other day, This way the know they are sending the cheque to a legitamate address.
From google adsense posting your PIN, to actaully arriving at UK publishers home addresses, approx what sort of timescale can one typically expect?
I was just sent when first time my bal reached $50 thats is just before first payment. After this i never got any PIN from them.
google send you a pin when you reach your first $50. then you get the pin and enter the number in your account. that's it. no more pin. your account is validated. this is probably done to check your address is real or not. after that you start getting the payments. no more pin is required!!
What is a PIN? In order to become eligible to receive payments for your AdSense account, all publishers are required to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN). PINs are printed on white 4.5 x 6 inch (11.4 x 15.2 cm) postcards and sent via standard mail. To view the outside of the PIN mailer, please see our entry on What does the PIN mailer look like? Why do I need a PIN? PINs are necessary to verify the accuracy of your contact information and to help ensure that you can receive your payments. When should I expect to receive a PIN? We'll print and send your PIN via standard mail several days after your account balance reaches US $50 for the first time. PINs typically arrive within 2-4 weeks, but may take longer depending on your location. How long do I have to enter a PIN? You'll have 6 months from the initial issue date to enter your PIN. If you have not entered a PIN within 4 months, we will replace the paid advertisements on your site with unpaid Public Service Ads. If you still have not entered your PIN within 6 months, your account will be disabled and your unpaid earnings will be refunded to the appropriate advertisers. What if I do not receive my PIN? If you do not receive your first PIN, you can request 2 replacement PINs. For instructions on requesting a new PIN, visit How can I request a new PIN?.
Yes,What I understand Pin is to verify that your address is valid so that when google send check you will get it.
How long does it take to get your PIN if you live in UK? and also does google send the PIN from UK or from US?
Google usually send s you the pin Once you cross $50 . They Send you by regukar Post . It takes 2-3 weeks to deliver depending on the location
Google send you PIN only for address verification...................only you enter your PIN no. in your account...........then cheque wil b send to your given address.............simple