Google Adwords Promotional Code

Pavan asks:
I got google adwords promotional code letter (via post). I didn't create adwords account till now. Promotional code says I may use Rs. 2500  free advertising. But when am trying to create adwords account it asking for billing info. My problem is - should i have to pay for activation for this account, iam not willing to do any sort of payment to adwords? Is there any way to use this google adwords promotional code worth of 2500rs without paying for adwords? plzzzz help me...

Answer:
Congrats on receiving the promo code. You can start your Adwords journey with this.

Coming to the answer, you will have to make an initial payment for activating your account. The activation fee is just Rs. 250. However, the minimum payment you are allowed to make through net banking is Rs 500. This is done as part of verifying your bank details. You may not be able open an account without making an initial payment.

Here's a break down of what your billing summary would look like after you have made the minimum payment.

What you pay: Rs 500 (min)

Activation Charge: 250
Service Charge: 46.69
Balance: 500 - (250 + 46.69)
= 203.31

Your account balance: Balance + Promo code
= 203.31 + 2500
=2703.31

Hope this helps.