Twitch streamers can soon get their money faster. The $100 minimum payout threshold will be lowered to $50 starting on July 15 in select countries, including Argentina, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and Taiwan. More countries will see the new lowered minimum payout in coming months.
«One day, we’d love for you to wrap up your stream and already have the money you earned from that stream in your wallet,» Twitch says. «As we aim for lower payout thresholds, we’re focusing on building a trustworthy, accurate, and globally accessible experience for everybody.» Twitch anticipates that more than 70,000 creators will receive more regular payouts as a result of the new minimum.
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The new $50 minimum applies to most payment methods, including ACH/direct deposit, eCheck/local bank, PayPal, and check, but wire transfer payments will still require $100 minimum due to transfer fees.
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