YouTube AdSense payments in France: how to earn and receive revenue

AdSense is Google’s program that allows YouTube content creators to receive payments through its Partner Program. Once you meet YouTube’s eligibility criteria, you can follow a few simple steps to start earning.

If you want to receive your YouTube AdSense payments in your preferred currency, you can open a Wise multi-currency account from France or abroad. This gives you an account number in multiple currencies and lets you link your AdSense account to receive funds efficiently.

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Eligibility for the YouTube Partner Program

To receive YouTube AdSense payments, you must first qualify for the Partner Program.¹

1. Live in a country eligible for the Partner Program (list of eligible countries).
2. Have at least 4,000 valid public watch hours over the past 12 months.
3. Have more than 1,000 subscribers.
4. Follow YouTube’s monetization policies and ensure your channel has no policy violations.
5. Create an AdSense account and link it to your YouTube channel.

How to earn money through AdSense on YouTube

To start receiving AdSense payments:

• Create a YouTube channel and publish regular content.
• Set up your AdSense account from YouTube Studio once eligible.

Note: You must meet the above criteria to be accepted into the Partner Program.

• Enable ads on your videos.
• Ensure your videos follow advertiser-friendly guidelines.

To maximize your income, enable all ad formats once monetization is active — they’ll appear automatically on eligible videos.

Tips for optimizing AdSense earnings on YouTube

1. Review your estimated earnings in YouTube Analytics to identify your top-performing content.
2. Be consistent with uploads and audience engagement.
3. Link a Wise account to receive your AdSense payments directly in your preferred currency, using your local account details.

How to create an AdSense account

Creating and linking AdSense via YouTube Studio

You can link multiple YouTube channels to one AdSense account.¹

1. Log in to YouTube Studio.
2. Go to “Earn” in the left-hand menu.
3. Under “Sign up for AdSense for YouTube,” click Get started.
4. Enter your YouTube account password.
5. Select your Google account for AdSense.
6. Fill in and verify your contact details before submitting.

Important: Each creator can only have one AdSense account under their name. Make sure not to create duplicates when linking your YouTube channel.

Steps to receive AdSense payments

Once your account is created, verify all personal details to ensure smooth payments.

Step 1: Verify your postal address

When your earnings exceed a specific threshold, AdSense sends a PIN code by post to the address you provided.
You must enter this PIN in your AdSense account within 4 months of issue to validate your address.

Step 2: Confirm your identity

Log in to AdSense, go to “Payments,” then “Verification,” and upload your identity document.¹

Step 3: Submit your tax information

Google applies U.S. withholding tax on revenue from viewers located in the United States. To ensure the correct tax rate, you’ll need to provide your tax details.¹
Full instructions are available here (in French).

Steps:

1. Go to “Payments” > “Payment information” > “Settings” > “Payment profile.”
2. Click “Edit,” then “Manage tax information.”
3. Fill out the form that matches your tax status.

Step 4: Add your payment method

Finally, add your preferred bank account to receive payments.¹

1. Log in to AdSense.
2. Go to “Payments” > “Payment information” > “Manage payment methods.”
3. Enter your bank details and check “Set as primary payment method.”
4. Click “Save.”

Accepted payment methods for AdSense

AdSense supports several payment options:¹

• Check payments.
• Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) — direct deposit to your bank account in local currency.
• SEPA EFT for euro payments (available in France).
• Wire transfer in USD or EUR, depending on your bank account currency.
• PayPal Hyperwallet, available for U.S.-based publishers.

Opening a multi-currency account lets you receive AdSense earnings in USD, EUR, or other currencies of your choice, with low fees and transparent exchange rates.

FAQ: YouTube AdSense earnings

How much can you earn on YouTube?

Earnings depend on audience size and location. On average, YouTube pays between $0.50 and $6 per 1,000 views (CPM), depending on niche and region.
A video with 1 million views could therefore generate between $5,000 and $60,000.²

What happens if you update your payment account?

• Your new payment account becomes active immediately.
• Future earnings will appear in your new account.
• Any unpaid revenue will be transferred automatically.
• Payment thresholds and settings remain the same.

How else can you earn on YouTube besides AdSense?

YouTube offers several additional monetization options:¹

• Pre-roll and mid-roll ads: Revenue from ads before, during, or after videos.
• Shorts ads: Share ad revenue from ads appearing between Shorts.
• Channel memberships: Monthly subscriptions with exclusive perks (badges, emojis, or special content).
• Shopping features: Sell your own products or promote partner brands.
• Super Chat & Super Stickers: Fans can buy highlighted messages during live streams.
• Super Thanks: Viewers can purchase animated “thank you” messages.
• YouTube Premium revenue: Earn a share of subscription fees when Premium users watch your content.

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This article is a translation of the original article published in French and was translated within 365 days of publication. While the content has been translated for accessibility, the data and sources referenced have not been updated since the original publication date.