Payment requirements for Contributors

Last updated on Jun 11, 2026

Learn about eligibility criteria, provider providers, and account setup requirements to request payouts.

Eligibility requirements

Before requesting your first payout, verify your account meets these requirements:

Requirements

Details

Minimum balance

US $25 in royalties

Waiting period

45 days since first Adobe Stock sale

Payment account

Valid PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill account

You can request additional payouts each time you reach the $25 threshold.  

Note

If you don't have a valid tax form on file, Adobe automatically withholds the maximum rate of 30% depending on your country of residence. Learn more about tax documentation requirements.

Payment provider options

Select one payment provider to receive funds. Provider availability varies by region and may have specific account requirements.

Payment provider

Availability

Account requirements

PayPal

Available globally

A premium PayPal account is required in Japan to receive funds.

Payoneer

Available for Contributors outside the United States

A required payment provider applies in Indonesia, South Africa, South Korea, and Turkey.

Skrill

Available in most countries

In Russia, existing accounts continue to be processed, but new accounts are not accepted.

For current payment provider support and account setup assistance, contact the provider directly:

Currency information

Adobe calculates Contributor royalties using credits as the standard unit of value. 1 credit equals 1 USD, and Contributors can't change this configuration.

This credit based system standardizes royalty calculations regardless of the withdrawal currency used by your payment provider.