PART 7 — PAYOUTS
Navigation: Sidebar → Payouts
URL: /payouts
Payouts is where you pay your affiliates their earned commissions. HeldSway supports automated payouts (PayPal, Bank/ACH) depending on your plan.
7.1 Summary Cards
| Metric | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending Amount | Total commission ready to be paid |
| Pending Count | Number of affiliates with pending payouts |
| Completed This Month | Total paid out this calendar month |
| Pending Requests | Number of payout requests awaiting action |
7.2 Payout Table
Each payout record shows: Affiliate, Amount, Method (PayPal/Bank), Period, Status, Paid At, Actions.
Use filters to search by affiliate, status, or date range. Export to CSV available.
7.3 Payout Methods by Plan
| Plan | Methods |
|---|---|
| Nano | PayPal (manual trigger) |
| Basic | PayPal + Bank/ACH |
| Standard | PayPal + Bank/ACH + Automated W9/W8 collection |
| Custom | All above + Crypto + 1099 e-filing |