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X Switches U.S. Creator Payouts from Stripe to In‑House X Money

WHY IT MATTERS

By handling payouts internally, X gains direct control over the payment process, potentially altering how creator revenue is managed and reported within its platform.

What happened

X announced that it will replace its Stripe‑based payout system with its own X Money payments service for creators in the United States. The change means that all future payouts to creators will be processed through X Money’s infrastructure rather than through the third‑party Stripe platform. X has not released details on how the transition will affect payout timing, fees, or reporting, but the move centralizes the payment flow within X’s own ecosystem. Creators who have previously received funds via Stripe will now see their payouts routed through X Money, requiring them to adjust to the new payment interface and any associated account settings.

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X shifts US creator payouts from Stripe to X Money

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