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Payout
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Plain-language definition
Plain-language definition
A transfer of available payment funds to a seller’s or business’s bank account.
Why it matters
A completed customer payment and an available bank payout can occur on different dates.
Technical detail
A payout moves an account balance to an external destination after processing delays, reserves, refunds, disputes, and platform rules are applied.
Examples
- A connected shop receives its available balance in a scheduled bank payout.
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Sources and review
Reviewed July 12, 2026 by e2e-1783854138445-0citu53rtqqe@test.repairyour.tech. Next review due January 11, 2027.
- Payouts — Stripe Accessed 7/11/2026
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