# Payouts
> Pay affiliates via Stripe Connect, PayPal Payouts API, store credit, or manual transfer. Configure auto-payout thresholds and batch processing.
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Pay affiliates via Stripe Connect, PayPal Payouts API, store credit, or manual transfer. Configure auto-payout thresholds and batch processing.
## Payment Methods
Royal Affiliate Pro supports four payout methods with **0% additional platform fees** — you only pay standard payment processor fees.
Tier Availability
PayPal and Manual/Bank Transfer are available in all Pro plans. Stripe Connect and Store Credit require a Business+ license.
### Available Methods
### 1. Stripe Connect (Business+)
The easiest and most compliant payout method. Affiliates connect their Stripe account directly from the dashboard using OAuth Express flow. Stripe handles all 1099 tax compliance including W-9 forms and identity verification for US affiliates.
### 2. PayPal Payouts API (Pro+)
Batch processing of payouts to PayPal accounts. Affiliates enter their PayPal email address in their dashboard settings. Supports both individual and batch payouts.
### 3. Manual / Bank Transfer (Pro+)
Admin processes payouts externally (bank transfer, check, etc.) and marks them as complete in the system. Includes a notes field for tracking payment references.
### 4. Store Credit (Business+)
Credits the affiliate's WooCommerce wallet balance. Supports four popular wallet plugins with automatic detection. Optional bonus percentage incentivizes store credit selection.
| Method | Tier | Tax Compliance | Setup |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Stripe Connect** | Business+ | Automatic (1099, W-9) | API keys + affiliate OAuth |
| **PayPal Payouts** | Pro+ | Manual | API credentials |
| **Manual / Bank** | Pro+ | Manual | None (admin processes externally) |
| **Store Credit** | Business+ | Manual | Compatible wallet plugin |
| **Auto Payouts** | Business+ | Depends on method | Daily cron processing |
## Automated Payouts
Fully automated daily payout processing eliminates the need for manual payout management.
Business+ Feature
This feature requires a Business or Agency license.
### How It Works
- **Configurable minimum threshold** - Affiliates must reach a minimum balance before payouts are processed
- **Automatic processing schedule** - Payouts are processed daily at a configured time
- **Zero manual intervention** - Once configured, the system handles everything
- **Email notifications** - Affiliates receive automatic email when payouts are sent
## Store Credit
Allow affiliates to receive payouts as WooCommerce store credit, keeping funds within your ecosystem and encouraging repeat purchases.
Business+ Feature
This feature requires a Business or Agency license.
### Supported Wallet Plugins
- WooCommerce Store Credit
- YITH WooCommerce Account Funds
- TeraWallet (woo-wallet)
- WooCommerce Wallet
Royal Affiliate Pro automatically detects which wallet plugin is installed and uses the appropriate integration.
### Bonus Percentage
Incentivize affiliates to choose store credit by offering a bonus percentage. For example, a 10% bonus means a $100 commission becomes $110 in store credit.
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