X said Wednesday that all creator payouts in the U.S. will now be processed through X Money, its payments service, with the change taking effect immediately.
The new system covers earnings from X’s Original Content Rewards Program and creator subscriptions, according to X Creators. U.S. creators will receive access to their funds as soon as payouts are sent, the company said.
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Instant Access Replaces Biweekly Payouts
Previously, X paid creators every two weeks and required them to earn at least $30 before receiving a payout, according to the company’s documentation.
Under X Money, creators no longer need to wait for the end of a billing cycle or meet a minimum threshold. The faster access could be particularly useful for independent publishers and smaller creators who rely on regular payments for operating expenses.
U.S. Creators Must Switch From Stripe
The change is mandatory for creators in the U.S. Those previously receiving payments through Stripe will have to move to X Money, an X representative confirmed. Creators outside the U.S. will continue receiving payouts through Stripe.
X Reshapes Creator Monetization
The payments change comes as X prepares to retire its Creator Revenue Sharing Program on Sept. 7. The program stopped accepting new members last month, and creators are being moved to the Original Content Rewards Program, which emphasizes original content.
The shift is part of X’s broader effort to restructure creator monetization around content produced for the platform.
X Money Expands Musk’s Payments Strategy
X Money, which began supporting creator payouts earlier this month, is part of Elon Musk’s effort to turn X into an “everything app.”
The service offers a bank card with 3% cash back, instant payments, free ATM withdrawals and other digital banking features. X Money is not a bank, however. Customer accounts are held at Cross River Bank, an FDIC-insured institution.
Payouts Also Affect Interest And Tax Reporting
Creator payouts will count toward the direct deposit requirements for X Money’s higher APY rate. According to X Money’s interest FAQ, X Premium users can receive a 6% rate, compared with 4% for the standard rate.
X said it will issue a 1099-NEC to individuals receiving creator payouts. For LLCs, the company will collect W-9 information for tax reporting purposes.
