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  "batch": "37-country-availability",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_patreon_country_payouts",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Patreon: payout methods, supported currencies, and restricted countries",
      "summary": "Patreon supports payouts via bank transfer (Stripe/Payoneer), PayPal, and Payoneer Wallet across specified countries, and restricts Payoneer payouts to Russia and Belarus.",
      "body": "Patreon supports payouts via bank transfer (Stripe/Payoneer), PayPal, and Payoneer Wallet across specified countries, and restricts Payoneer payouts to Russia and Belarus.\n\nWhat Patreon Help Center actually says:\n\n“Payoneer doesn't support Russia-based creators (as of December 16, 2022) or Belarus-based creators (beginning September 1, 2026). If this affects you, you'll need a bank account outside these countries or an alternative payout method, like PayPal/Hyperwallet.”\n\nNote: Supported payout list covers dozens of countries detailed in Patreon's payout guides.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004029783-Adding-your-payout-details",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-02",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Payoneer doesn't support Russia-based creators (as of December 16, 2022) or Belarus-based creators (beginning September 1, 2026). If this affects you, you'll need a bank account outside these countries or an alternative payout method, like PayPal/Hyperwallet.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "payout methods, supported currencies, and restricted countries",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Global creator payout availability",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_country_group_us",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "United States: legal framework and record-keeping duties for adult content creators",
      "summary": "Individual adult content creators operating as primary producers of sexually explicit content in the United States are subject to federal record-keeping duties under 18 U.S.C. § 2257.",
      "body": "Individual adult content creators operating as primary producers of sexually explicit content in the United States are subject to federal record-keeping duties under 18 U.S.C. § 2257.\n\nWhat United States House of Representatives / US Code actually says:\n\n“Whoever produces any book, magazine, periodical, film, videotape, or other matter which contains one or more visual depictions made after November 1, 1990 of actual sexually explicit conduct... shall create and maintain individually identifiable records pertaining to every performer portrayed”\n\nNote: Applies to any producer of sexually explicit material.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-1994-title18-section2257",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "United States House of Representatives / US Code",
      "evidence_quote": "Whoever produces any book, magazine, periodical, film, videotape, or other matter which contains one or more visual depictions made after November 1, 1990 of actual sexually explicit conduct... shall create and maintain individually identifiable records pertaining to every performer portrayed",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "United States",
      "topic": "legal framework and record-keeping duties for adult content creators",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Federal statute applicable nationwide",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_country_group_uk",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "United Kingdom: regulatory guidance and tax record-keeping for content creators",
      "summary": "UK content creators earning business income are required to maintain systematic financial records for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) self-assessment tax returns.",
      "body": "UK content creators earning business income are required to maintain systematic financial records for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) self-assessment tax returns.\n\nWhat GOV.UK / HMRC Research actually says:\n\n“Whether with or without the support of an accountant, SMCCs in the ‘higher income and high tax engagement’ group tended to manage their recordkeeping in a highly systematic way. Triggers for adopting a more systematic approach had included: undertaking formally contracted work for the first time, having to complete a Self Assessment Tax Return for the first time.”\n\nNote: Tax record-keeping applies to creators meeting earning thresholds.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-social-media-content-creators/research-to-understand-social-media-content-creators",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "GOV.UK / HMRC Research",
      "evidence_quote": "Whether with or without the support of an accountant, SMCCs in the ‘higher income and high tax engagement’ group tended to manage their recordkeeping in a highly systematic way. Triggers for adopting a more systematic approach had included: undertaking formally contracted work for the first time, having to complete a Self Assessment Tax Return for the first time.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "United Kingdom",
      "topic": "regulatory guidance and tax record-keeping for content creators",
      "applies_to_country": "UK",
      "applies_to_scope": "HMRC and UK legislative framework",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "uk"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_fanvue_payout_banktransfer_worldwide",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Fanvue: Payout country availability",
      "summary": "Fanvue's Bank Transfer is its universal payout method and is available to all locations around the world, with payout details varying by country.",
      "body": "Fanvue's Bank Transfer is its universal payout method and is available to all locations around the world, with payout details varying by country.\n\nWhat Fanvue Help Centre actually says:\n\n“Bank Transfer is our universal payout method and is available to all locations around the world.”\n\nNote: Page lists region-specific bank details for USA, CANADA, EUROPEAN, AUSTRALIAN creators and Rest of the World rather than a country-by-country list.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fanvue.com/en/articles/9508853-payout-methods-available-on-fanvue",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fanvue Help Centre",
      "evidence_quote": "Bank Transfer is our universal payout method and is available to all locations around the world.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Fanvue",
      "topic": "Payout country availability",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Bank transfer universal; additional methods depend on location; PayPal not available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_fansly_eligibility_most_countries",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Fansly: Creator country eligibility",
      "summary": "Residents of most countries are eligible to apply to become Fansly creators, though some locations may be restricted due to international sanctions.",
      "body": "Residents of most countries are eligible to apply to become Fansly creators, though some locations may be restricted due to international sanctions.\n\nWhat Fansly Help Center actually says:\n\n“Location eligibility: Residents of most countries are eligible to apply! However, some locations may be restricted due to international sanctions.”\n\nNote: Article shown as 'Updated over 3 weeks ago' as of 2026-09-05; Fansly does not publish a full country-specific list on this page.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fansly.com/en/articles/12315241-getting-started-on-fansly",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fansly Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Location eligibility: Residents of most countries are eligible to apply! However, some locations may be restricted due to international sanctions.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Fansly",
      "topic": "Creator country eligibility",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "No specific country list published; restriction based on international sanctions",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_fansly_payout_methods_regions",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Fansly: Payout methods by region",
      "summary": "Fansly payout minimums and methods vary by region, including SEPA transfers for EU & UK bank deposits and local bank deposits for South America and Asia.",
      "body": "Fansly payout minimums and methods vary by region, including SEPA transfers for EU & UK bank deposits and local bank deposits for South America and Asia.\n\nWhat Fansly Help Center actually says:\n\n“SEPA Transfer (EU & UK Bank Deposit): $50”\n\nNote: Recorded minimums by method; no explicit country list beyond regional method availability.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fansly.com/en/articles/10544481-payout-minimums-by-method",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fansly Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "SEPA Transfer (EU & UK Bank Deposit): $50",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Fansly",
      "topic": "Payout methods by region",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "SEPA applies to EU & UK; local bank deposits apply to South America and Asia; USD ACH and CAD bank deposits included",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_patreon_payoneer_excluded_countries",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Patreon: Excluded countries for Payoneer payouts",
      "summary": "Patreon's Payoneer payout option does not support creators based in Russia (since December 16, 2022) or Belarus (beginning September 1, 2026).",
      "body": "Patreon's Payoneer payout option does not support creators based in Russia (since December 16, 2022) or Belarus (beginning September 1, 2026).\n\nWhat Patreon Help Center actually says:\n\n“Payoneer doesn't support Russia-based creators as of Dec 16, 2022.”\n\nNote: Article updated August 13, 2026; Belarus exclusion takes effect September 1, 2026.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360058870591-Payoneer-FAQs",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Payoneer doesn't support Russia-based creators as of Dec 16, 2022.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Excluded countries for Payoneer payouts",
      "applies_to_country": "RU,BY",
      "applies_to_scope": "Applies across all Payoneer programs: Payoneer Account (Wallet), Payoneer Card, and bank transfer (direct-to-bank)",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_patreon_localtransfer_supported_countries",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Patreon: Countries eligible for local-currency bank transfers",
      "summary": "Patreon supports local currency bank transfers for creators in the countries listed on its payout guide for creators outside the U.S., based on the payout currency chosen.",
      "body": "Patreon supports local currency bank transfers for creators in the countries listed on its payout guide for creators outside the U.S., based on the payout currency chosen.\n\nWhat Patreon Help Center actually says:\n\n“Local bank transfer is only available if you're set to receive payouts in your country's local currency and live in a supported country.”\n\nNote: The page lists eligible countries with per-payout fees under two tables ('Local Currency Bank Transfer' and 'Bank transfer - USD to local currency'); country lists recorded in value.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/39694936541965-Payouts-guide-for-creators-outside-of-the-US",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Local bank transfer is only available if you're set to receive payouts in your country's local currency and live in a supported country.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Countries eligible for local-currency bank transfers",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Eligibility depends on payout currency and country of residence; list from 'Payouts guide for creators outside of the US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_manyvids_payout_directdeposit_countries",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "ManyVids: Direct deposit supported countries",
      "summary": "ManyVids offers direct deposit payouts to creators in 36 published countries, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Panama, the UK, Australia, and most European countries, with a $50 minimum and 5 business days processing time.",
      "body": "ManyVids offers direct deposit payouts to creators in 36 published countries, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Panama, the UK, Australia, and most European countries, with a $50 minimum and 5 business days processing time.\n\nWhat ManyVids Help Center actually says:\n\n“The following countries are supported for direct deposit.”\n\nNote: Article updated 01 July 2026 16:16; country list recorded verbatim.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.manyvids.com/hc/en-ca/articles/44004287463059-Payout-Information",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ManyVids Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "The following countries are supported for direct deposit.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "ManyVids",
      "topic": "Direct deposit supported countries",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Direct deposit list as published; Paxum and Cosmopayment available separately",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_clips4sale_payout_methods_regions",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Clips4Sale: Payout method availability by location",
      "summary": "Clips4Sale payout options depend on the studio's location, with different methods for US and US Territories, Canada, international non-EU, and EU countries.",
      "body": "Clips4Sale payout options depend on the studio's location, with different methods for US and US Territories, Canada, international non-EU, and EU countries.\n\nWhat Clips4Sale Creator Help Center actually says:\n\n“There are a few payout options available that are dependent on your location:”\n\nNote: Article by 'Camille' marked 'over 2 years ago'; no exact publication date on page; region categories recorded verbatim.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://clips4salecreator.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/151000157728-what-are-the-available-payout-methods-",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Clips4Sale Creator Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "There are a few payout options available that are dependent on your location:",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Clips4Sale",
      "topic": "Payout method availability by location",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Region categories as published; USDT crypto available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_chaturbate_payout_methods_regions",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Chaturbate: Payout method availability by country",
      "summary": "Chaturbate payout methods vary by location, with Canada EFT available to Canadian broadcasters only and ACH Direct Deposit available to US broadcasters only, alongside SEPA, Paxum, CosmoPayment and crypto options.",
      "body": "Chaturbate payout methods vary by location, with Canada EFT available to Canadian broadcasters only and ACH Direct Deposit available to US broadcasters only, alongside SEPA, Paxum, CosmoPayment and crypto options.\n\nWhat Chaturbate Support actually says:\n\n“Canada EFT (Canada only)”\n\nNote: Article updated June 25, 2025; methods list recorded; CosmoPayment country list is separate article.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.chaturbate.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038181692-How-do-I-get-paid",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Chaturbate Support",
      "evidence_quote": "Canada EFT (Canada only)",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Chaturbate",
      "topic": "Payout method availability by country",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Canada EFT restricted to Canada; ACH excluding US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_chaturbate_payout_cosmopayment_countries",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Chaturbate: CosmoPayment supported countries",
      "summary": "Chaturbate's CosmoPayment payout option is available to US and limited international (European) creators, with a published list of 33 supporting European countries.",
      "body": "Chaturbate's CosmoPayment payout option is available to US and limited international (European) creators, with a published list of 33 supporting European countries.\n\nWhat Chaturbate Support actually says:\n\n“CosmoPayment is currently supporting users in these countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Isle of Man, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Martin, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.”\n\nNote: Article 'Cosmo Payment' updated October 09, 2025; country list recorded verbatim.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.chaturbate.com/hc/en-us/articles/27681287282068-Cosmo-Payment",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Chaturbate Support",
      "evidence_quote": "CosmoPayment is currently supporting users in these countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Isle of Man, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Martin, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Chaturbate",
      "topic": "CosmoPayment supported countries",
      "applies_to_country": "US + 33 European countries (list in value)",
      "applies_to_scope": "CosmoPayment country list recorded verbatim; separate from the main Chaturbate payout methods table",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "eu"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_stripchat_payout_methods_minimums",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Stripchat: Payout methods, frequency, and minimum amounts",
      "summary": "Stripchat pays models weekly on Tuesdays (and bi-weekly for International Wire Transfer) via Paxum, Cosmo Payment, Yoursafe, crypto, EUR Wire Transfer (SEPA), ACH/Direct Payments, Local Wires/PandaBlue, Visa, and International Wire Transfer, each subject to a provider-set minimum payout.",
      "body": "Stripchat pays models weekly on Tuesdays (and bi-weekly for International Wire Transfer) via Paxum, Cosmo Payment, Yoursafe, crypto, EUR Wire Transfer (SEPA), ACH/Direct Payments, Local Wires/PandaBlue, Visa, and International Wire Transfer, each subject to a provider-set minimum payout.\n\nWhat Stripchat Support (official FAQ) actually says:\n\n“We make payouts every Tuesday via: Paxum (delivered instantly) Cosmo Payment (delivered instantly) Yoursafe (delivered instantly) Crypto (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD Coin, Tether) (delivered within a few hours) EUR Wire Transfer (SEPA) (delivered within 2-10 business days) ACH/Direct Payments (delivered within 2-10 business days) Local Wires/PandaBlue (delivered within 2-10 business days) Visa (delivered within 1-5 business days) We make payouts every other Tuesday via: International Wire Transfer (takes 2-10 business days).”\n\nNote: Article updated April 06, 2026.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.stripchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410727897873-Stripchat-payment-methods-and-options-frequency-and-minimum-amounts",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Stripchat Support (official FAQ)",
      "evidence_quote": "We make payouts every Tuesday via: Paxum (delivered instantly) Cosmo Payment (delivered instantly) Yoursafe (delivered instantly) Crypto (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD Coin, Tether) (delivered within a few hours) EUR Wire Transfer (SEPA) (delivered within 2-10 business days) ACH/Direct Payments (delivered within 2-10 business days) Local Wires/PandaBlue (delivered within 2-10 business days) Visa (delivered within 1-5 business days) We make payouts every other Tuesday via: International Wire Transfer (takes 2-10 business days).",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Stripchat",
      "topic": "Payout methods, frequency, and minimum amounts",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Methods imply regional availability; ACH/Direct Payments is US-only (see stripchat.payout.ach.us-only)",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_stripchat_payout_ach_us_only",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Stripchat: ACH/Direct Payments availability limited to United States",
      "summary": "Stripchat's ACH/Direct Payments payout method is available only to models with a US bank account: the Beneficiary Address Country field offers United States as the only option, and a 9-digit US bank routing number is required.",
      "body": "Stripchat's ACH/Direct Payments payout method is available only to models with a US bank account: the Beneficiary Address Country field offers United States as the only option, and a 9-digit US bank routing number is required.\n\nWhat Stripchat Support (official FAQ) actually says:\n\n“Beneficiary Address Country — choose the only option here: United States.”\n\nNote: Article updated September 11, 2025.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.stripchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/5767657135889-How-to-fill-in-fields-for-ACH-Direct-Payments-payment-method",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Stripchat Support (official FAQ)",
      "evidence_quote": "Beneficiary Address Country — choose the only option here: United States.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Stripchat",
      "topic": "ACH/Direct Payments availability limited to United States",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Field guide for filling in the ACH/Direct Payments payout method",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_ko_fi_payout_methods_direct_to_provider",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "Ko-fi: Payout mechanism",
      "summary": "Ko-fi does not hold a platform balance or run its own payout schedule: funds are transferred instantly and directly into the creator's connected PayPal or Stripe account, with no minimum balance.",
      "body": "Ko-fi does not hold a platform balance or run its own payout schedule: funds are transferred instantly and directly into the creator's connected PayPal or Stripe account, with no minimum balance.\n\nWhat Ko-fi Help Center actually says:\n\n“Getting paid is simple and instant. Just connect PayPal, Stripe, or both in your Payment Settings. No minimum balance, no waiting around.”\n\nNote: Article published November 29, 2017; FAQ confirms 'Currently we only offer PayPal and Stripe'.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003980093-How-do-I-get-paid",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Getting paid is simple and instant. Just connect PayPal, Stripe, or both in your Payment Settings. No minimum balance, no waiting around.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Payout mechanism",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Provider availability (PayPal/Stripe) determines whether a creator can connect",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r37_country_availability_loyalfans_payout_methods",
      "category": "Promotion",
      "title": "LoyalFans: Payout methods and minimum threshold",
      "summary": "LoyalFans pays creators twice per month via ACH, wire transfer, SEPA, and/or Paxum, with a $50.00 minimum payout threshold; no country-specific list is published on the page.",
      "body": "LoyalFans pays creators twice per month via ACH, wire transfer, SEPA, and/or Paxum, with a $50.00 minimum payout threshold; no country-specific list is published on the page.\n\nWhat LoyalFans official payout page actually says:\n\n“LoyalFans currently utilizes the following payout methods: ACH, wire transfer, SEPA, and/or Paxum.”\n\nNote: Undated official page; also states 'LoyalFans' minimum payout threshold is $50.00'. Payout methods do not map to an explicit country list on this page.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.loyalfans.com/payout",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "LoyalFans official payout page",
      "evidence_quote": "LoyalFans currently utilizes the following payout methods: ACH, wire transfer, SEPA, and/or Paxum.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "37-country-availability",
      "subject": "LoyalFans",
      "topic": "Payout methods and minimum threshold",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Official LoyalFans payout page; no per-country list published",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}
