Payout Schedules and Cash Flow
A sale is not cash in the bank until your provider pays it out. Understanding payout schedules is essential for managing cash flow, especially in the early days of a business.
This article explains how payouts work and how to plan around them.
How Payouts Work
Providers collect your sales, deduct fees, and transfer the balance to your bank on a schedule — often daily, weekly or after a rolling delay. New accounts sometimes face a longer hold while trust is established.
Why the Delay Exists
- It covers the risk of refunds and chargebacks.
- It allows time for fraud checks to settle.
- It is standard practice across the industry.
| Schedule | Typical timing | Cash-flow impact |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Funds within a few working days | Smoothest |
| Weekly | Once per week | Predictable lumps |
| Rolling hold | After a fixed delay | Plan a buffer |
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.