How to get paid on SoundCloud

On most platforms, everyone's subscription fees go into one pool and get split by total streams. On SoundCloud, when a fan streams your music, their subscription or ad revenue goes to the artists they actually listened to. The more dedicated your fans are, the more you earn. You keep 100% of your royalties - we only take a small processing fee on payouts.

First, you’ll need an Artist or Artist Pro subscription. Head to the Monetization tab in your SoundCloud for Artists dashboard to sign our Distribution Terms of Use, set up your payout method (bank or PayPal), and submit your tax form.

Once your start monetizing or distributing, earnings will be paid out to you on a monthly basis once your balance hits $25 (including transaction fees). Remember, earnings are reported and paid out on a standard two month delay after an initial 45 to 60 day setup period for first time earners.

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