Payout Processing

Process payouts manually or let them run automatically on schedule. Track payment status and handle failed payments efficiently.

On scheduled payout days, the Payout Agent:

1. Aggregates all approved commissions per affiliate
2. Verifies minimum threshold is met
3. Checks tax documentation is on file
4. Initiates payment via affiliate's chosen method
5. Sends confirmation email to affiliate
6. Records transaction in payout history

Process payouts manually when needed:

1. Navigate to Payouts → Process Payouts
2. Review pending payout list
3. Select affiliates to include
4. Click "Process Selected" or "Process All"
5. Confirm the batch

When a payment fails:

• Affiliate is notified to update payment info
• Commission remains in "approved" status
• Retry automatically on next payout date
• Or manually retry after affiliate updates info

Track all payouts in the history log:

• Date and time of processing
• Affiliate and amount
• Payment method used
• Transaction ID/reference
• Status (completed, failed, pending)

For US tax compliance:

• Collect W-9 from US affiliates earning $600+/year
• Generate 1099-NEC forms at year end
• Block payouts if W-9 not on file (optional)
• Export 1099 data for your accountant