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Payout Fees

Payout Fees

Understand the costs associated with different payout methods.

Fee Schedule

Method
Fee
When Charged
ACH (Direct Deposit)
$0
Never
Wire Transfer
$25
Per transfer
Paper Check
$5
Per check
Expedited Processing
$10
Upon request
Returned Payment
$15
When bank rejects
Check Reissue
$25
Lost/stopped check

How Fees Are Applied

Fees are deducted from your payout amount:

Example:

  • Earnings: $1,000
  • Wire transfer fee: -$25
  • Net payout: $975

Avoiding Fees

  • Use ACH (free) whenever possible
  • Keep bank account info current to avoid returned payments
  • Request check stop-payments promptly if lost

Minimum Payout Amounts

Payout Method
Minimum Amount
ACH (Direct Deposit)
$25
Wire Transfer
$500
Paper Check
$100

If your earnings don't meet the minimum, the balance carries forward to the next period. No earnings are lost.

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