Why is my first Stripe payout taking so long?
Updated 12 October 2026
Stripe says the first payout usually completes 7 to 14 days after your first live payment. It depends on your business, country and risk level.
- This wait only applies to the first payout.
- Later payouts follow your normal schedule.
- Industry, country and risk level all change the wait.
- Cash orders have no wait, so keep cash open while you wait.
Cash orders never wait for a payout
Online payments settle from your own gateway account to your bank, and cash orders on Menuthere need no wait at all.
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- Stripe help page: docs.stripe.com, Stripe, read 30 September 2026