Setting Up Your Payout Account
1
Navigate to Get Paid
Tap your Profile tab in the mobile app and select Get Paid & Earnings.
2
Complete Stripe Onboarding
Tap Connect Bank Account. You will be securely redirected to the Stripe Express onboarding portal to:
- Enter your legal name and contact details.
- Provide your bank account details (Sort Code and Account Number for UK accounts, or IBAN/Routing number for international accounts).
- Complete standard identity verification required by financial regulators.
3
Verification Confirmation
Upon completing the form, you are returned to Extra Scoop. Your profile status updates to Verified for Payouts.
Tracking Balances and Payouts
The Get Paid dashboard provides real-time financial tracking:- Available Balance: Funds from settled scoops ready for withdrawal or automatic transfer.
- Pending Escrow: Value of active offers currently accepted and undergoing final settlement.
- Lifetime Earnings: Historical cumulative total of all media sales and syndication royalties.
- Transaction History: Detailed ledger breakdown of each sale, including scoop title, buyer organisation, licence type, and net payout.
Security and Payout Protection
To protect your earnings against unauthorized withdrawals or account compromise:- Biometric Authentication: Changing bank details or initiating manual transfers requires Face ID / fingerprint verification or your 6-digit Security PIN.
- Automated Transfers: Payouts clear automatically according to your regional banking schedule (typically within 1 to 2 business days, or instantly where supported).
- Account Disconnection: You can disconnect or rotate your linked payout account at any time through the Payout Settings menu.