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How creators get paid, quick

Follow these steps to get paid fast and easy

Follow these steps to get paid

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Step 1 - WATCH FOR TWO EMAILS

You'll receive two important emails:

1. "Your payout has been processed"

This means the brand has clicked "pay" and the money is on its way to your wallet.

  • Depending on the company, this can take from a few hours up to 3–5 business days.
  • The email shows what you're being paid for and the payout amount.
  • You'll also see our 5% fee, which covers instant global payouts plus compliance and tax handling.

2. "Your funds are available in your wallet"

  • This means the money has arrived in your wallet and is ready for you to withdraw.
Step 1: Watch for two emails (1)
Step 1: Watch for two emails (2)
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Step 2 - OPEN YOUR WALLET FROM THE EMAIL

In the "Your funds are available in your wallet" email:

  1. Click the blue button in the email.
  2. You'll be taken to a secure page to access your wallet.
Step 2: Open your wallet from the email
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Step 3 - VERIFY YOUR PHONE NUMBER

On the verification screen:

  1. Enter your mobile phone number.
  2. Click "Send code."
  3. You'll receive a one-time code via SMS.
  4. Enter the code on the screen and click "Verify."

This confirms it's really you accessing the payout.

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Step 4 - COMPLETE YOUR TAX FORM (ONE TIME ONLY)

The first time you withdraw funds, you'll be asked to complete a tax form. This is required for compliance and only needs to be done once.

  1. Select the W-8BEN form (on the left-hand side).
  2. Fill in your details:
    • First name and last name
    • Country of citizenship
    • Address
    • Country of residence
  3. Click "Continue"

Next, you'll see a section for your Tax ID:

  • If you are in the United States: Select a U.S. Tax ID and enter your SSN or ITIN.
  • If you are outside the United States: Enter your local tax ID number (if you have one), or select "None" and continue.

We recommend entering a Tax ID if you have one, as it makes future payouts smoother.

Advanced fields such as tax treaty details are optional. You can leave them blank and click "Continue."

Finally:

  1. Review the summary.
  2. Type your name to sign.
  3. Click "Submit form."

Your tax form is now saved for future payouts.

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Step 4: Complete your tax form
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Step 5 - CHOOSE YOUR PAYOUT METHOD

After your tax form is submitted, you'll see a list of payout options. Available methods depend on your country and may include:

  • Local bank transfer
  • IBAN / international bank transfer
  • Payoneer
  • PayPal
  • ATM or cash-out options
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Virtual Visa / prepaid card
  • Amazon gift card

To be paid into your bank account, choose:

  • "Local bank account" or
  • "IBAN" (for international bank transfers)

Then:

  1. Enter your bank account details exactly as provided by your bank.
  2. Double-check the account name, number, and any required codes (such as IBAN or SWIFT).
  3. Confirm and save your payout method.
Step 5: Choose your payout method
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Step 6 - CONFIRM YOUR PAYOUT

Once your bank details are set:

  1. Confirm the payout from your wallet to your bank.
  2. Your funds will be sent using the method you selected.

Timing depends on your country and bank, but payouts typically arrive within a few business days.

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Step 7 - FUTURE PAYOUTS ARE FASTER

For future payments:

  • You'll still receive the same two emails:
    1. "Your payout has been processed"
    2. "Your funds are available in your wallet"
  • Your tax form will already be on file.
  • Your preferred payout method can be reused.

In most cases, you'll just:

  1. Click the blue button in the email.
  2. Confirm your payout to your saved bank account.

And your money will be on its way.

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