When you make a sale on Whatnot, your earnings usually become available after your order is delivered. Once they're available, you can request a payout to your bank account.
Timing depends on your country, shipping method, and whether you have Early Payout.
On this page
- How it works
- When do earnings become available?
- What if my shipment doesn't have standard tracking?
- How long does it take to get money in my bank account?
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How it works
- You make a sale. Your earnings show as Processing until they're available for payout.
- Your earnings become available. For most orders, this happens after the carrier confirms delivery. Your country, shipping method, and Early Payout eligibility affect the timing.
- You request a payout. Once your earnings are available, you can request a transfer to your bank account. Arrival time varies by country and bank.
To check your earnings, go to Seller Hub > Payouts > Transactions in the app or Ledger on web.
- Processing: Your earnings aren't available for payout yet.
- Completed: Your earnings are available for payout.
Select an Order ID to see more details about that sale.
When will my earnings become available?
Your timing depends on whether you have Early Payout, your country, and your shipping method.
With Early Payout
Your earnings generally become available when you generate a shipping label, instead of waiting for delivery. See Early Payout Program for eligibility and exceptions.
Without Early Payout
For most orders, earnings become available after the carrier confirms delivery. In some countries, at least 96 hours must also pass after the sale.
The table below shows standard timelines. Some shipping methods have different earnings timelines.
| Country | When earnings become available |
| Canada, Japan, United States | Within four hours of confirmed delivery |
| Australia, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, United Kingdom |
After confirmed delivery, and:
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| France |
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| Germany | Four days after label generation |
Why do I need to wait 96 hours?
In some countries, payments take at least 96 hours after a sale to finish processing before your earnings can be released.
Your earnings become available once both conditions are met:
- The carrier confirms delivery.
- At least 96 hours have passed since the sale.
After both conditions are met, processing can take up to four more hours. You don't need to take any action while you wait.
What if my shipment doesn't have standard tracking?
Some shipping methods don't provide standard delivery updates. In these cases, earnings follow a set timeline instead of waiting for delivery confirmation.
These timelines don't apply if you have Early Payout.
| Shipping method | When earnings start processing |
| Bring Your Own Label (BYOL) | Depends on your carrier and shipping service. See Bring Your Own Label (BYOL) for carrier-specific payout timelines. |
| Deutsche Post Domestic | Four days after label generation. |
| DHL | Four days after label generation. |
| Free Pickup | Three days after order creation or after pickup, whichever comes later. |
| France La Poste | Seven days after label generation. |
| USPS First-Class Mail Letter (FCML) (PWE) | 10 days after label generation. |
How long does it take to get money in my bank account?
Once your earnings are available, you can request a payout.
Here's how long payouts typically take to arrive after you request them:
| Country | Bank arrival time |
| Austria, Belgium, France, Germany Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States | One to two business days |
| Australia, Japan | Two to three business days |
| Canada | Three to four business days |
Weekends and local banking holidays aren't included.
You can track your payout status and estimated arrival date in Seller Hub > Payouts.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Why is my money still processing?
Your earnings may still be processing for a few reasons:
- Your order hasn't been delivered yet. Most earnings become available after the carrier confirms delivery. You can check your order in Shipments.
- Your payment is still settling. In some countries, at least 96 hours must pass after the sale, even if your order has already been delivered. Learn more.
- Your shipping method has a different timeline. Certain shipping methods follow a set processing schedule instead of delivery confirmation. Learn more.
- Your Early Payout is on hold. If a transaction has a payment hold, your earnings follow the standard timeline. Learn about Early Payout holds.
Where can I check my earnings?
In Seller Hub:
- Mobile app: Payouts → Transactions → Processing
- Web: Ledger → Processing
Select an Order ID to see more details about that sale.
My order was delivered. Why isn't my money available yet?
Even after your order is confirmed delivered by the carrier, your earnings may need more time to process.
Depending on your location, this can take up to four hours after delivery confirmation, and some countries also require a 96-hour payment settlement period.
Check the timelines above to see when your earnings should become available.
When do I get paid for tips?
Tips follow a different timeline from sales. See Receive and manage tips for details.
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