SeemDistro offers flexible payment options to ensure you receive your royalties in the most convenient way possible.
Available Payment Methods
Direct Bank Transfer
- Available worldwide
- No fees for transfers over $100
- $2 fee for transfers under $100
- Processing time: 3-5 business days
PayPal
- Available in 200+ countries
- 1% fee (capped at $20)
- Processing time: 1-2 business days
Check (US only)
- $15 processing fee
- Delivery time: 7-14 business days
Cryptocurrency
- Bitcoin or Ethereum
- 1.5% conversion fee
- Processing time: 1-2 business days
Payment Thresholds
Before we can process your payment, you need to reach the following minimum thresholds:
- Bank Transfer: $50
- PayPal: $25
- Check: $100
- Cryptocurrency: $100
Payment Schedules
You can choose how frequently you receive your royalty payments:
Monthly
- Payments processed on the 15th of each month
- Includes royalties collected up to the end of the previous month
- Must meet payment threshold
- Best for artists with steady streaming income
Quarterly
- Payments processed on the 15th of January, April, July, and October
- Includes royalties collected during the previous quarter
- Lower payment thresholds apply ($25 for all methods)
- Recommended for most artists
Annual
- Processed on January 15th each year
- Includes all royalties collected during the previous year
- No minimum threshold
- Good option for artists with smaller royalty amounts
Setting Up or Changing Your Payment Method
- Log in to your SeemDistro dashboard
- Go to "Account Settings"
- Select "Payment Information"
- Add or update your preferred payment method
- Choose your payment schedule
- Save your changes
Changes to payment methods must be made at least 5 business days before scheduled payments.
Payment Notifications
You'll receive email notifications:
- When your payment is processed
- If there are any issues with your payment
- When you're approaching your payment threshold
Unclaimed Payments
If we cannot process your payment due to incorrect banking information or other issues:
- We'll hold your funds for up to 3 years
- You'll receive regular reminders to update your payment information
- After 3 years, unclaimed funds may be subject to escheatment laws
Tax Withholding
Depending on your country of residence and tax status, SeemDistro may be required to withhold taxes from your payments. Please ensure your tax information is current in your account settings.