Payment Schedule

Understanding when and how you get paid helps you plan your finances. This guide covers LabelGrid’s payment schedule, thresholds, and methods.

Your royalty share

You keep the large majority of the royalties your music earns. How much you keep depends on your plan — higher plans keep a larger share, up to 100% of your royalties on our top tier. A small distribution fee is deducted from the rest before your earnings are paid out.

How it works in practice:

• Streaming and download royalties — your plan’s royalty share is applied, and a standard distribution fee is taken from the remainder. The exact percentage you keep on each plan is shown on the pricing page.
• User-generated content (UGC) and YouTube Content ID — revenue from social/UGC platforms and Content ID carries a higher fee than standard distribution, because of the extra rights-management and claiming work involved. This is applied only to UGC/Content ID earnings, not your regular streaming royalties.

See your exact share

Your plan’s royalty share and the fees that apply are listed on the pricing page. To keep more of your royalties, you can upgrade your plan.

Fees are reflected in your statements. Your monthly statement shows gross earnings, any deductions, and your net payout — see Statements and Reports below.

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Payment Timeline

How Royalties Flow

Streaming/Sales → DSP Reports + Payment → LabelGrid Processing → Your Payment
     ↓                     ↓                       ↓                  ↓
  Month 1          1-3 months later        Next monthly cycle      Soon after

Why Payments Take Time

1. DSP reporting delay - DSPs report streams to us 1-3 months after they happen. This delay is set by each DSP, not by LabelGrid.
2. Processing time - We verify and process reports
3. Payment cycle - Payments issued on schedule

Typical Timeline

Event	Timing
Music streamed	Month 1
DSP report + payment arrives at LabelGrid	1-3 months later
LabelGrid processes the report	In the next monthly accounting cycle
Payment issued to you	Soon after, once any applicable payout threshold is met

Example: Streams from September typically start showing up on statements from late October through early December (about one to three months after the streams happen), then pay out on the next monthly cycle. So streams from January are typically paid in April or May.

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Payment Schedule

Regular Payment Cycle

Payments are processed monthly:

Action	Timing
Statement generated	1st of month
Review period	1st-10th
Payments initiated	10th-15th
Funds arrive	15th-25th (varies by method)

Payment Months

Payments are issued every month for earnings that have cleared the reporting period. If a payout threshold applies to your account (see “Minimum payout threshold” below), balances below that threshold are carried forward.

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Minimum payout threshold

There is currently no minimum payout threshold. Cleared earnings are paid out every monthly cycle regardless of amount.

LabelGrid reserves the right to apply a per-account minimum payout threshold in the future. If one is ever applied to your account, it will be shown in your Dashboard (or you’ll be notified separately), and any balance below it carries forward automatically to the next cycle — no earnings are ever lost.

What this means in practice

• You’re paid every cycle today. With no threshold in effect, your cleared earnings pay out on the regular monthly schedule.
• No earnings are ever lost. If a threshold is ever introduced and your balance hasn’t reached it yet, the balance carries over to the next monthly payment cycle automatically.
• Where to check. Open your Dashboard → Royalties to see your current balance and whether any threshold applies to your account.

Payment Request Statuses

Your balance section shows the status of your most recent payment request:

Status	What it means
Paid	Your payment has been processed and sent to your bank
Awaiting Payment	Your payment request is queued and will be paid soon (an estimated payment date range is shown)
Carried Forward	A payout threshold applies to your account and your balance didn’t meet it this month — your earnings have been rolled into next month’s balance automatically

Checking Your Balance

View your current balance and pending earnings in:

1. Dashboard → Royalties
2. Statements section

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Payment Methods

Available Methods

Method	Processing Time	Fees	Best For
Bank Transfer	3-7 business days	Low or no fees	Domestic payments (ACH in US, SEPA in EU, BACS/Faster Payments in UK)
Wire Transfer	3-5 business days	Wire fees may apply	International payments via SWIFT

Bank Transfer vs. Wire Transfer

• Bank Transfer refers to domestic electronic transfers using your country’s local payment network. In the US this is ACH, in the EU it is SEPA, and in the UK it is BACS or Faster Payments. These are typically lower cost and take 3-7 business days to arrive.
• Wire Transfer refers to international SWIFT transfers used when sending payments across borders. These typically take 3-5 business days, and wire fees charged by intermediary or receiving banks may apply.

Setting Up Payment Method

1. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner
2. Select My Account
3. Click Billing Information in the sidebar
4. Add your payment details
5. Click Save to confirm

Payment Method Requirements

Bank Transfer (domestic):

• Account holder name
• Bank name
• Account number / IBAN
• Routing number (US) / Sort code (UK)

Wire Transfer (international):

• Account holder name
• Bank name
• Account number / IBAN
• SWIFT/BIC code
• Bank address

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Currency and Conversion

Base Currency

Royalties are calculated in the currency of each streaming platform, then converted to your payout currency.

Exchange Rates

• Conversion happens at time of payment processing
• Market exchange rates are used
• Small currency conversion fees may apply

Receiving in Different Currency

If your bank account is in a different currency than USD:

• Your bank may convert at their rate
• Consider using a multi-currency account

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Statements and Reports

Monthly Statements

Each month you receive:

• Summary of earnings by platform
• Breakdown by release/track
• Deductions (if any)
• Net payment amount

Accessing Statements

1. Go to Royalties in your dashboard
2. Select Statements
3. Choose the month/period
4. Download PDF or CSV

Downloading Payment Receipts

You can download a PDF receipt for any processed payment:

1. Go to Royalties in your dashboard
2. Navigate to the Billing History table
3. Find the payment period you want
4. Click the document icon next to the payment entry

Receipts are available for payments with Paid or Carried Forward status.

Statement Details

Statements include:

• Gross earnings
• Platform breakdown
• Territory breakdown
• Track-level detail
• Any applicable fees
• Net payout amount

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Holds and Delays

Reasons for Payment Holds

Payments may be delayed if:

Reason	Resolution
Missing payment info	Update payment details
Verification needed	Complete ID verification
Disputed earnings	Wait for resolution
Account under review	Contact support
Below applicable payout threshold	Balance carries forward to the next payment cycle automatically

Releasing Holds

1. Check your account for notifications
2. Complete any required actions
3. Contact support if unclear
4. Payments resume once resolved

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Tax Information

Tax Withholding

Depending on your country and tax status:

• US withholding may apply to non-US persons
• Tax treaties may reduce withholding
• Provide W-8/W-9 forms as applicable

Tax Documents

At year end, you may receive:

• 1099 forms (US)
• Earnings statements for your records
• Platform-specific tax documents

Your Responsibility

• Report earnings to your tax authority
• Keep records of all statements
• Consult a tax professional if needed

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Splits and Multiple Recipients

If You Have Collaborators

When royalties are split between multiple parties:

• Each person’s share is calculated automatically
• If a payout threshold applies, each recipient’s balance is evaluated independently
• Payments go directly to each party

Setting Up Splits

Configure splits when:

• Adding tracks with multiple writers
• Setting up collaborator payments
• Assigning label/artist shares

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Troubleshooting

Payment Not Received

1. Check threshold - If a payout threshold applies to your account (shown in your Dashboard), have you met it?
2. Verify payment info - Is it correct and complete?
3. Check processing time - Allow full processing period
4. Review statements - Was payment issued?
5. Contact support - If still missing after expected time

Earnings Seem Wrong

1. Review statement details - Check track-level breakdown
2. Understand timing - Earnings may be from earlier period
3. Check all platforms - Some report slower than others
4. Compare to analytics - Note analytics vs. earnings differences
5. Contact support - For unexplained discrepancies

Payment Method Issues

1. Bank Transfer: Verify all account details are correct (account number, routing number, IBAN)
2. Wire Transfer: Check SWIFT/BIC codes and bank address
3. Failed payment: Update info and contact support

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FAQ

”When will I get paid for streams from this month?”

Typically 1 to 3 months. DSPs report streams to us 1-3 months after they happen — this delay is set by the DSPs, not by LabelGrid. Once we receive a DSP’s report and payment, your earnings are included in the next monthly accounting cycle.

”Why is my payment less than expected?”

Check your statement for: platform fees, currency conversion, splits with collaborators, or timing differences.

”Can I get paid faster?”

Payment timing is determined by when platforms report to us. We pay as quickly as possible after receiving reports.

”What if I change my payment method?”

Update your payment info before the payment processing date. Changes after processing may delay that month’s payment.

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Need Help?

If you have questions about payments or your earnings, contact our support team.