Checkout & payouts

Patchline storefronts run on Stripe Connect. Money flows from the fan’s card to your Stripe account; Patchline never touches your funds. This page covers checkout mechanics, payout timing, and fees. Requires a connected Stripe account. See storefront setup.

How the money flows

Fan → Stripe Checkout → Stripe Connect → your Stripe account → your bank
                                              ↑
                                         Stripe deducts processing fee
                                         Patchline platform fee (0% on paid tiers)

Concretely:

Step	What happens
Fan clicks Buy	Stripe Checkout session opens
Fan completes payment	Card charged, $X received
Stripe processes payment	Standard Stripe checkout flow
Stripe deducts processing fee	Stripe’s standard processing fee
Patchline platform fee	0% on paid plans (see pricing)
Net lands in your Stripe balance	Available for payout
Payout to your bank account	Per Stripe’s default schedule (2 business days US)

Payout timing

Stripe defaults:

Country	Standard payout
United States	T+2 business days
United Kingdom	T+3 business days
EU	T+3-7 business days
Most other countries	T+5-7 business days

You can configure faster payouts in Stripe (some include a small fee).

Pricing

Plans, AI credits, and limits live on the pricing page — we keep them there so they’re always current.

Storefront overview — 0% fee explainer
Storefront setup — Stripe Connect step
Plans & credits — Patchline subscription side
Pricing & plans — tier breakdown

FAQ

Why does Patchline not hold my money?

By design. Stripe Connect routes funds directly to your account — Patchline only receives our platform fee (0% on paid tiers). This means Patchline is not a pass-through wallet in the payment flow.

What about international fans?

Stripe handles international cards by default. Currency conversion happens at Stripe; you receive in your account’s home currency.

Can I issue free download codes?

Yes — Settings → Discount codes → 100% off code with usage limit. Useful for press / promo.

What's the minimum payout amount?

Stripe defaults vary by country — typically $1 in the US. Most artists never hit a minimum because payouts happen automatically.

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