Meta Financial Ads Rejected in Australia: What Do AFSL and "Paid For By" Checks Need?

Meta rejected your financial services ad in Australia? What AFSL or exemption verification and 'Paid for by' disclaimers require, and how to fix it.

Md Shariar Shanaz ShuvonMd Shariar Shanaz ShuvonFounder & CEO, AwareXone
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Cover card with an ad megaphone and checklist, for Meta financial ad rejections in Australia.
Short answer

In Australia, Meta requires advertisers of financial products and services to verify an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), or an exemption, and to show a "Paid for by" disclaimer. If ads are rejected, complete financial services verification in Meta's Business Help Center, add the disclaimer, and resubmit. Details must match ASIC records.

Summary
  • AFSL or exemption verification is required.
  • Ads need a 'Paid for by' disclaimer.
  • Details must match ASIC records.
  • Unverified ads are rejected.
  • Authorised representatives need the licensee's details.
Table of contents4 sections
  1. 01What's needed?
  2. 02How do I fix a rejection?
  3. 03What common mistakes should I avoid?
  4. 04When should I ask an expert before I act?

Here's what Meta checks for Australian financial ads.

Last checked: 29 October 2026 against the sources listed at the end of this guide.

#What's needed?

RequirementDetail
AFSL or exemptionLicence number or exemption basis
Paid for byDisclaimer naming the payer
Matching detailsSame as ASIC records

#How do I fix a rejection?

  1. Complete financial services verification.
  2. Add the 'Paid for by' disclaimer.
  3. Check the licence details match.
  4. Resubmit the ad.

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#What common mistakes should I avoid?

  • Advertising before verification.
  • Missing the disclaimer.
  • Using the wrong licence number.
  • Creating new accounts to bypass review.

#When should I ask an expert before I act?

Ask for help before you appeal if the account matters to your income, your business or your memories, if you have already had one appeal rejected, or if you cannot tell whether the problem is a bug, a restriction or a hack. That is where most avoidable losses happen.

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Do crypto ads count?
Often yes; check Meta's rules.
Can I advertise as an authorised rep?
Yes, with the licensee's AFSL.
How long is review?
Often days.
Can you help?
Yes, a free review.
Can AwareXone check my case before I appeal?
Yes. AwareXone offers a free case review. Send us what you see on screen and what you have already tried, and an expert will tell you whether to appeal, wait or take another route. We never ask for your password or codes.

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