> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.runrally.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Send creator payouts

> Approve and send creator payouts in Rally through Stripe, or record a payment you made outside Rally.

Creators' available earnings are paid out from **Payouts**. Each payout moves through **Requested**, **Approved** and **Paid**.

## How a payout is created

Depending on the program's [payout schedule](https://docs.runrally.io/help/payouts/schedules-and-holds.md), a payout is created either:

* **On request**, when a creator requests one from their portal, or
* **Automatically**, when the schedule runs for every creator whose available balance meets the payout minimum. Choose **Run payout schedule now** to run it early.

## Approve and send

**1. Review**

Open **Payouts** and filter to **Requested**. Each payout shows the creator, amount and what it covers.

**2. Approve**

Choose **Approve**, or **Reject** with a reason. A badge on **Payouts** in the sidebar counts payouts waiting for you.

**3. Send**

Choose **Send payout**. Rally charges your payment method for the amount plus your plan's payout fee, then pays the creator.

## How creators are paid

* **Stripe**: creators set up a Stripe account from their portal. Stripe verifies their identity, collects their bank details and tax information, and converts currency, so creators in many countries are paid in their own currency.
* **Recorded payments**: if you pay a creator outside Rally, for example by Wise, PayPal or bank transfer, choose **Record external payment** and enter the reference. Rally marks the payout paid without moving money.

## Fees and limits

Every payout sent through Rally carries your plan's payout fee, and each plan includes a monthly payout volume. See [Plans and billing](https://docs.runrally.io/help/account/plans-and-billing.md).

## Who can do what

Approving a payout and sending it are separate permissions, so you can have one person approve and finance send. See [Team roles](https://docs.runrally.io/help/account/team-roles.md).


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