What is the minimum payout threshold for Facebook?
If your Facebook payout hasn’t arrived yet, you’re not alone — many creators hit the same pause point. The good news: most payout issues are fixable when you know what to check.
This friendly guide explains the payout threshold, why some payments take longer, and practical checks and tips to speed up your next deposit.
💵 What is a payout threshold?
A payout threshold is the minimum balance you must reach before Facebook sends you money. Think of it like a savings goal: Facebook waits until the figure is met, then processes the payment.
🔢 What is Facebook’s payout threshold?
For most creators and most monetization features, Facebook uses a standard threshold of $25 USD (or the local-currency equivalent). Until your combined earnings hit that number, the balance simply rolls over month to month.
🌍 Does it differ by country?
In most regions the threshold stays at $25 or its local equivalent. A small number of countries may see variations due to banking, tax rules, or payout partner constraints — check your Payouts settings in the Meta Professional Dashboard to be sure.
📌 Which earnings count toward the threshold?
- Stars and gifts
- Reels ads and in-stream ads
- Paid subscriptions
- Bonuses (where available)
⚠️ Don’t worry — money doesn’t disappear
If you don’t reach the threshold this month, your earnings remain in your wallet and roll into the next period. Nothing is removed — Facebook only waits until the threshold is reached, then triggers the payout.
⏳ Why payouts still get delayed after you hit $25
Hitting the threshold is only one requirement. Payouts can be delayed for account or verification reasons. Here are the most common causes you can check quickly.
- Pending identity verification — Facebook or the payout partner may require ID documents before releasing funds.
- Bank details not approved — a bank name mismatch or unsupported bank can block payouts.
- Incomplete tax information — platforms often need tax forms on file (W-8/W-9 or local equivalents).
- Policy reviews — if content is under review or flagged, payouts for that content may be paused.
- Payment method errors — closed or blocked bank accounts, or region-based payout limits.
📊 How Facebook finalizes your payout
“Estimated earnings” you see during the month become final only after Facebook completes a reconciliation process that includes policy checks, currency conversion, and tax withholding where applicable. Only then does the system prepare the payout batch.
📅 When payouts are usually sent
Facebook generally processes payouts between the 21st and the 30th of each month. If you cross the $25 threshold in January, expect the payment to be prepared and sent in late February (after reconciliation).
🛠️ Simple checklist to fix most payout holds
- Open Meta Professional Dashboard → Payouts and read any warnings or alerts.
- Confirm your identity is verified (upload ID if requested).
- Ensure your bank name and account match your payout profile exactly.
- Complete any outstanding tax forms the dashboard requests.
- Check that the affected earning sources (Reels, Stars, etc.) are not under policy review.
- Validate that your payout currency and country settings are correct.
🚀 Tips to reach the threshold faster
- Go live: Live streams bring Stars and higher engagement quickly.
- Double down on Reels: Retention-friendly Reels earn more ad impressions.
- Offer subscriptions: Monthly subscribers provide steady income.
- Encourage tips: Ask your most engaged fans for Stars during streams.
- Target higher-CPM audiences: English captions and targeting can help ads pay more.
📚 Case studies — short, real examples
Case study — Slow but steady
A health coach averaged $10/month from Reels and $15/month from short lives. After adding weekly Q&A lives and a $3 subscription tier, their monthly revenue jumped to $60 — now payouts arrive each month reliably.
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Case study — One small typo blocked payments
A creator had $80 waiting but received no payment. The issue: the bank account name on file had a missing initial. Correcting the bank name solved the hold and the payout cleared within two business days.
Case study — Big month but no payout
A gamer made $200 in a month but didn’t get paid for 6 weeks. Their page had a policy warning from a reused clip. Removing the clip and submitting an appeal fixed the issue and payouts resumed on the next cycle.
Disclaimer
This guide explains Facebook’s common payout threshold behavior and typical causes of payout delays based on ToochiTech observations. Platform rules, thresholds, and payout timelines can change — always check your Meta Professional Dashboard for real-time account status and official guidance.
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