Adding a payout method
Ready to host? Fantastic. Just set up a payout method and prepare to welcome your guests.
For more info, check out our Resource Centre.
How to set up a payout method
- Go to Account > Payments & payouts > Payouts
- Click Set up payouts (Add payout method, if you already have an existing payout method)
- Choose your billing country/region to find payout methods available to you.
- Select the type of payout method you want to use, then click Continue
- Add the requested info, then click Next
- Tap Profile
> Account settings > Payments and payouts - Tap Payout Methods > Add Payout method
- Choose your billing country/region and choose from the options available to you
- Tap Continue
- Add the requested info, then tap Continue
- Tap Profile > Account settings > Payments and payouts
- Tap Payout Methods > Add Payout method
- Choose your billing country/region and choose from the options available to you
- Tap Continue
- Add the requested info, then tap Continue
- Tap Profile > Account > Payments and payouts
- Tap Payout methods > Add payout method
- Choose your billing country/region and select the payout options you want to use
- Tap Continue > Next
- Add the requested info, then tap Next
If you've set up more than one payout method, you can choose a default.
Getting paid
When it’s ready, the payout will be released to your payout method for processing. You can check the status of your payouts at any time from your Transaction history, found under Settings > Payouts & payments.
Adding different payout types
You can choose from:
Fast pay: If the option is listed for your country or region, you'll be able to sign up for this payout method to an eligible Visa or Mastercard debit or reloadable prepaid card that is issued in the US. Fees may apply. More about Fast pay.
Bank account: Enter your bank routing number and account number. Wait for a small deposit to verify your account is ready. "For Further Credit" accounts (FFC) are not eligible for direct deposit.
PayPal: Make sure your account is activated on PayPal before adding it as a payout method. More about PayPal.
Payoneer Prepaid Debit Mastercard: Enter your name as it appears on your official ID. Payoneer will need to approve your details before you can receive payouts. More about Payoneer Prepaid Debit Mastercard.
International wire: Depending on your location, you’ll need to enter your account number or IBAN, which your bank can provide. Fees may apply. More about international wire transfers.
Western Union: Enter your name as it appears on your official ID. Fees apply. More about Western Union.
MLC Card: Payouts to your MLC card (available for Cuba Hosts only).
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