Payments & Billing
Understand payout timing and fees
Know when funds settle and how fees affect net revenue.
Settlement timeline basics
Payout timing depends on Stripe country, risk profile, and account history.
New accounts may have longer initial payout windows.
Net revenue calculation
Track gross sales, payment fees, platform fees, and refunds separately.
Use weekly reconciliation so payout variance is expected, not surprising.
Operational checkpoints
Review payout reports on a fixed weekly cadence.
Keep internal notes for large refunds or disputes that shift payout totals.
