SoundCloud for Artists Payout Fees
SoundCloud for Artists Payout Fees
As of November 2025, SoundCloud updated its distribution royalty revenue share rate from 80% to 100%, which means artists receive 100% of any earnings, whether from SoundCloud streams or royalties generated on other platforms.
For each payout, our third-party payout processor now applies a small processing fee based on your payout method, ranging from $0.50 to $25 USD, but with no hidden fees or surprise deductions.
You can see your estimated payout fee when viewing or editing your payout method, as well as in your earnings statements. Below, you'll see an estimated list of fees to help you choose a payout method:
| Payout Method | Estimated Fee |
| Bank Transfer (ACH) in USA | $0.50 USD |
| Bank Transfer (EFT) in Canada | $1.00 USD |
| Bank Transfer (FPS, NPP, BECS, FPSHK, SEPA, IACH) in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, or Europe | $3.75 USD |
| PayPal* | $3.75 USD |
| Bank Transfer via SWIFT Wire Transfer (170 Countries) | $10 USD |
| Bank Transfer via SWIFT Wire Transfer (China, Ukraine) | $25 USD |
*Note: PayPal may not be available in all countries or may not be available for non-friends & family payments.
To view your current payout method and fee, or make any changes, visit the Earnings > Payouts section of SoundCloud for Artists. Here are some instructions if you need help navigating there.