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TikTok splits advertisers into self-serve and agency structures. The difference matters more than on Meta.
Self-serve
Simple, card-billed, capped ceilings. Fine for a single brand under $5k a month.
Agency
Invoice or prepaid billing through a Business Center, higher ceilings, multi-market targeting. Required if you run several clients.
Our rule of thumb
If you will attach more than two ad accounts in the first month, buy agency.