> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blink.store/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Payouts

Blink automatically manages affiliate payouts using Stripe Connect.

Commissions are tracked, approved, and prepared for payout without requiring manual calculations.

## **How Payouts Work**

1. An affiliate refers a customer.
2. The customer completes a purchase.
3. The commission is recorded.
4. The commission enters an escrow period.
5. Once eligible, funds are released automatically through Stripe Connect.

## **Escrow Period**

Affiliate commissions are held for **30 days** before becoming eligible for payout.

This helps protect against:

* Refunds
* Chargebacks
* Fraudulent purchases
* Payment disputes

## **Automatic Distribution**

Once a commission passes the escrow period and meets the minimum payout threshold:

* Blink automatically prepares the payout.
* Stripe Connect handles the fund transfer.
* No manual payout requests are required.

## **Tracking Payouts**

The Payouts page displays commissions that are ready or scheduled for payment.

You can use this page to monitor the payout pipeline and verify upcoming affiliate earnings.

## **Important Notes**

* Affiliates must have a connected Blink account to receive payouts.
* Only approved commissions become eligible for payout.
* Refunds and disputes may affect commission eligibility.
* Commissions are paid only after the escrow period has completed.
* Payout processing is handled automatically through Stripe Connect.