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Payouts for the prior week are typically processed by the end of Wednesday (PST). Most funds arrive on Thursday; timing can vary slightly by provider or bank.

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Process overview

1

Friday IST cutoff

The hours for the period are finalized at 11:59 PM IST on Friday.
2

Review & verification

We review logs and resolve any flagged issues before processing.
3

Processing

Payouts are processed by the end of Wednesday (PST).

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Payment methods

  • Stripe is the primary method for ongoing work.
  • Wise may be used if Stripe isn’t available in your region or for certain one‑off payments.
First payout: Stripe enforces a 7‑day holding period on your first payout. After that, payouts follow a regular weekly cadence.

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FAQ

Payouts for the previous week are generally processed by the end of Wednesday (PST). The majority of experts receive the funds on Thursday; however, timing may differ slightly depending on the provider or banking institution.
Mercor predominantly utilizes Stripe as its primary payment processor. In cases where Stripe is unavailable in your region (for example, Brazil, Kosovo, or the United Arab Emirates) or for specific one-off transactions, Wise may be employed as an alternative.
  • Once a payout is marked as ‘Paid’ in your Stripe dashboard, the funds are dispatched to your bank. For the majority of users, this process typically requires between 3 and 7 business days.
  • Regarding your initial payout, Stripe enforces a mandatory holding period of 7 days. Should this duration be exceeded, please contact your bank, referencing the payout details provided by Stripe.
Yes. Stripe enforces a 7‑day holding period on your initial payout. Subsequently, payments typically adhere to a weekly schedule.
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