When do I get paid?
We pay royalties automatically in scheduled payout runs. You're included once three things are true: you have a payout method, your tax form is approved, and your balance is at least $50. There's no withdrawal button and nothing to request.
The Getting paid checklist
The Getting paid checklist at the top of the Money page shows exactly where you are: "Complete these steps once. After that, payouts happen automatically."
- Payout method: add PayPal or a bank account. See Set up payouts.
- Tax form: complete the W-9 or W-8BEN we send you. See Tax forms: W-9 and W-8BEN.
- Get paid: once the steps above are done, we pay your balance automatically after it reaches $50.
What the last step means
What you see | What it means |
|---|---|
Get paid – "Once the steps above are done, AMM pays your balance automatically after it reaches $50.00." | Finish steps 1 and 2 first. |
You're all set – "…paid out automatically once it reaches $50." | Everything is set up. Your balance is below $50, so it carries over until it reaches $50. |
Ready for the next payout – "Your $X balance goes out in AMM's next scheduled payout. You don't need to request it." | You'll be included in the next payout run. |
Payout in progress – "A payout to you is being processed." | A payout is on its way. |
Security hold on your new PayPal address | You recently added a PayPal address. Payouts to it start after the time shown. |
"Your balance is on hold. Contact AMM support to find out why." | Contact us. Send us a message from the chat on this page, or email team@ammdistro.com. |
How long a payout takes to arrive
- PayPal: payouts are sent to your PayPal email by PayPal.
- Bank account: deposits usually reach your bank within 2 business days.
Every payout appears in Recent Transactions on the Money page.
Common questions
Can I withdraw my balance now?
No. Payouts happen only in scheduled runs, and there's nothing to request. Make sure your checklist shows Ready for the next payout.
My balance is under $50.
It stays in your account and carries over. Once later statements bring it to $50 or more, it's included in the next payout.
Why was my payout smaller than my balance?
A small processing fee is taken from each payout. If you're outside the US, tax may also be withheld. See Payout fees and Tax withholding for artists outside the US.
I don't see my latest earnings in my balance yet.
Earnings are added when the monthly statement is published, usually a month or two after the streams. See How earnings work.
Related: Set up payouts · Tax forms: W-9 and W-8BEN · Payout fees · How earnings work
Updated on: 23/10/2026
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