Drip now supports Instant Payouts through Stripe, allowing eligible sellers to transfer their available funds to their bank account in minutes. This feature gives sellers faster access to their earnings — without having to wait for the standard 1–2 business day payout timeline.
This guide explains how Instant Payouts work, who is eligible, and how to complete the process step by step.
What Are Instant Payouts?
Instant Payouts let you send your available Stripe balance directly to your linked bank account within minutes, instead of waiting for a standard payout cycle. This feature is powered by Stripe — the payment provider that processes all seller payouts on Drip.
While Stripe handles the payout mechanics, you’ll initiate the process directly from your Drip Seller Hub, making it easy and fast to access your funds when you need them.
⚠️ Instant Payouts are only available to sellers who meet Stripe’s eligibility criteria. Not all banks or account types support this feature.
How to Access Your Instant Payouts
You can initiate an Instant Payout through Drip and Stripe by following these simple steps:
Withdraw Your Funds to Stripe from Drip
In your Drip Seller Hub, click the “Withdraw” button. This transfers your current Drip balance to Stripe. It’s the first step in moving your earnings into your control for payout.Refresh Drip to View Stripe Balance
Once the transfer is complete, refresh the page. Your funds should now appear in your Stripe Total Balance — this confirms the money is ready to be paid out.Initiate Instant Payout from Stripe
Within your Drip-connected Stripe Payouts dashboard, click “Payout” to send the funds to your linked bank account. If your bank supports instant transfers, the funds will arrive within minutes.
That’s it — no external Stripe login is needed. You can perform the full process through your seller dashboard on Drip.
Who Is Eligible for Instant Payouts?
Not all sellers will see the Instant Payout option — and this is entirely determined by Stripe’s eligibility rules, not by Drip. Stripe evaluates whether a payout can be made instantly based on your bank account and other internal criteria.
Eligibility factors may include:
Your bank must support real-time payments via Stripe
Your Stripe account must be verified and in good standing
You must have available funds in your Stripe balance (after initiating the withdrawal)
Common reasons you may not be eligible for Instant Payouts include:
Using a credit union or smaller regional bank
Having a bank account that does not support instant deposit rails
Your Stripe account is still under review or setup is incomplete
If you don’t see the Instant Payout option after withdrawing from Drip, your account may be eligible only for standard payouts (which are typically processed within 1–2 business days).
How Fast Are Instant Payouts?
When eligible, Instant Payouts through Stripe are typically completed within a few minutes. However, the exact timing can vary slightly depending on your bank’s infrastructure.
If your payout is not instant:
It may fall back to standard timing (1–2 business days)
You will still receive your payout through Stripe — just not instantly
You can always check your expected payout time by reviewing your Stripe balance and payout history.
What If I Don’t See the Option?
If you don’t see an Instant Payout option in your Stripe Payouts screen (after withdrawing from Drip):
Confirm that you’ve successfully moved your balance from Drip to Stripe
Check that your Stripe account is verified and fully onboarded
Make sure your bank supports instant deposits (Stripe support can verify this)
Still having trouble? Reach out to Drip Support and we’ll help confirm your setup and eligibility.
Stripe Instant Payouts are a fast and secure way to access your funds on Drip — but they rely on Stripe’s banking rails and eligibility system. If you’re not eligible today, that may change in the future depending on your bank or payout volume. In the meantime, all sellers can still receive payouts using the standard bank transfer timeline, which typically processes within 1–2 business days.
If you have further questions about payouts, delays, or Stripe eligibility, you can always reach out to support for help.