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This guide explains how Vast.ai host payouts work, when invoices are generated, when payments are sent, and what to do if you experience a payout issue.

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Available Payout Methods

Vast.ai currently supports payouts through:
  • Wise
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
Hosts are responsible for ensuring they can receive business-to-business (B2B) payments through their selected payout provider in their country or region. Before selecting a payout method, verify that:
  • The service is available in your country.
  • Your account is fully verified.
  • Your account can receive business payments.
  • Any required identity, tax, or business verification has been completed.
  • There are no restrictions, limitations, or compliance holds on your account.
Please refer to your payout provider’s documentation for regional availability, account requirements, and verification requirements. Note: Vast.ai is not responsible for delays, restrictions, compliance reviews, account limitations, or rejected payments imposed by Wise, PayPal, Stripe, or any other financial institution.

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Payout Schedule

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Minimum Payout Threshold

Your account must accumulate at least $20 USD before an invoice can be generated. Balances below $20 USD will automatically roll forward until the minimum threshold is reached.

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Invoice Generation

Invoices are generated weekly on Fridays. To generate an invoice:
  • You must have a valid payout method connected to your Vast.ai account.
  • Your account balance must meet the $20 minimum payout threshold.

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Payment Timeline

It typically takes up to two weeks to receive your first payout. Example:
  • Week 1: Earnings accrue.
  • Friday: Invoice is generated and marked as Pending.
  • Week 2 Friday: Payment is submitted to your selected payout provider.
  • Funds are then processed by Wise, PayPal, or Stripe and may take additional time to appear in your account depending on the provider and your region.

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Invoice Statuses

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Pending

A Pending invoice has been generated and is scheduled for payment during the next payout cycle. Invoices generated on Friday are generally scheduled to be paid on the following Friday. An invoice is marked as Paid once Vast.ai has submitted the payout to your selected payout provider. The Paid status reflects the status of the payout within Vast.ai’s billing system only. It does not indicate whether the funds have completed processing within Wise, PayPal, or Stripe. After a payout has been submitted, your payout provider may require additional processing time before funds appear in your account.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When will I get paid?

It typically takes up to two weeks to receive your first payout. Invoices are generated weekly on Fridays. Once an invoice is generated, it enters a pending state and is scheduled for payment during the following Friday payout cycle. After the payout is submitted, your payout provider may require additional processing time before funds appear in your account.

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Why does my invoice show “Paid” when I haven’t received the funds yet?

The Paid status indicates that Vast.ai has submitted the payout to your selected payout provider. The Paid status only reflects the payout status within Vast.ai’s billing system. It does not indicate whether the funds have completed processing within Wise, PayPal, or Stripe. Before contacting support, please verify:
  • Your payout account is active and fully verified.
  • Your payout provider is not requesting additional documentation.
  • There are no account limitations, restrictions, compliance reviews, or holds.
  • Your account can receive business payments for services provided.
If you have confirmed your payout account is in good standing and still have not received your funds after a reasonable processing period, please contact support for further review.

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I see my invoice is marked as Pending. What does this mean?

A Pending invoice has been generated but has not yet entered the payment phase. Invoices are generated every Friday and are generally scheduled to be paid on the following Friday. Once Vast.ai submits the payout to your selected payout provider, the invoice status will change to Paid.

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Can Vast.ai send my payout via direct bank transfer (ACH, SWIFT, wire transfer, etc.)?

No. Vast.ai only supports payouts through:
  • Wise
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
Direct bank transfers, ACH payments, wire transfers, and SWIFT payments are not available.

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My account is not generating invoices.

Invoices are only generated when:
  • A payout method is connected to your Vast.ai account.
  • Your balance has reached the $20 minimum payout threshold.
If either requirement is not met, an invoice will not be generated. Please verify that your payout method has been connected correctly in your account settings.

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Can I generate an invoice manually?

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Customizing Invoice Information

Hosts may customize the information that appears on invoices by navigating to: Settings → Invoice Information From this page, you can add or update:
  • Company name
  • Business address
  • Tax identification information
  • Other billing details you would like displayed on invoices

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Downloading Invoices and Payout Records

To view and download invoices, navigate to: Earnings → Payout History From the Payout History section, you can:
  • View historical payouts
  • Filter records by date range
  • Download payout records in CSV format
  • Download payout records in PDF format

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How much can I make hosting on Vast.ai?

Host earnings depend on several factors, including:
  • Hardware specifications
  • Pricing
  • Uptime and reliability
  • Geographic location
  • Current customer demand
To understand current market pricing and utilization trends, visit the Market Stats page. You must be signed in as a host with at least one registered machine to access this page. Alternatively, check out GPU market prices or the Host Earnings Calculator. Market conditions change over time, so earnings cannot be guaranteed.