Twitch streamers who meet the following minimum requirements (50 followers and, in the last 30 days, 500 minutes of streaming spread over at least 7 days with 3 or more concurrent viewers) are invited to join the Affiliate Program.
The Twitch Affiliate program enables streamers to earn money while steaming. There are several things that bring money to Twitch streamers.
4 Ways to Earn Money on Twitch:
1. Twitch subscriptions
2. Bits
3. Games sales
4. Twitch ads
How to Get Paid on Twitch?
Minimum payout is $100 and you can get it via PayPal, ACH, eChecks, and a local bank account. Payments are done every 15th of the month.
They will be explained in the following sections, along with other important details regarding the Twitch affiliate payout.
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How Does a Streamer Add to Their Earnings?
As a streamer, you have four sources of income: subscriptions, Bits, game sales, and ads.
Subscriptions
You receive a portion of the fee from each of your subscribers. All subscription options are available to you: $4.99, $9.99, $24.99, and the Prime free subscription.
Prime free subscriptions may take up to 45 days for verification, so your share will appear in your account later.
You receive one-half of the subscription revenue after all deductions (taxes, payment processing fees, and currency conversion) are applied. Highly successful streamers often receive even better rates.
Bits
You can enable Twitch Bits for your channel. Your viewers use Bits to Cheer for your channel. Bits are purchased and serve as a donation for your channel. Naturally, you receive a share of the revenue—one cent for every Bit used on your channel.
Another way to use them is through In-Extension Bits. You can install an Extension that has enabled the use of Bits. In this case, you will receive 80% of one US cent per Bit, while the extension developer will receive the remaining 20%.
Related: Best Ways to Get Bits on Twitch
Game Sales
Sales represent another method to earn on Twitch. The items sold include games and in-game items.
As an affiliate, you earn a 5% commission on every purchase made through your channel.
Ads
Changes have been implemented to allow Affiliates to earn a portion of their revenue through ads as well. The more viewers there are, the greater the revenue from ads.
Regular ad breaks can be used to disable pre-roll ads. If an ad break lasts 90 seconds or more, the following 30 minutes will be free of pre-roll ads. For gaming streams, ads are displayed in the main window while the stream is muted and are visible above the chat.
Twitch and Payout
Payout is a crucial topic to understand when you become a Twitch affiliate. The following sections aim to address the most important questions related to payouts.
When Are Earnings Paid Out?
Beginning in April 2019, the payout is Net 15. This means that payments are issued 15 days after the end of each month. For instance, you will receive your May earnings around the 15th of June.
What Is the Minimum Payout for Twitch Affiliates?
The minimum amount you need to have earned is $100. If you do not reach that amount by the end of a month, your current earnings will be carried over to the next month. If the total reaches or exceeds $100, you will be paid out after the second month.
If, after the second month, you still do not have the required $100, all the money will be added to the third month, and so on.
Which Payout Methods Can I Use?
There are several methods available for streamers to receive their earnings. It is essential to choose wisely. Before making a final decision, you should explore all possible options, as the time it takes for the money to reach you and the associated fees vary among the choices.
What Payout Fees Are Involved?
Twitch does not charge any transaction fees; however, the third-party processor they use does. Each payment method, as well as rejected payments, incurs a specific fee. To view the current fee rates, visit this page.
What Happens When a Payout is Rejected?
Rejected payments necessitate checking the details of the payment method, as this is often the issue. For PayPal, you may also encounter problems if you exceed the receiving limit.
Rejected payments are retried at the end of each month. This is not advantageous for you, as a fee is deducted from your account each time a payment fails.
If this occurs, it is recommended that you act swiftly to address the issue.
Taxes
Taxes are a significant issue, and if you want to become a Twitch affiliate, you must comply with all requirements in this area. Essentially, you need to provide your tax information, regardless of where you reside. You can read more about this here.
Where Can I View My Payout History?
The Payout Dashboard is where you can view all information related to your payment history. The data available includes the date, amount, method, and status of each payment.
There is also the Channel Analytics page. Please keep in mind that the amounts displayed on that page are only estimates and may not reflect the actual payment you will receive.
How Much Do Twitch Streamers Earn?
When we read about Twitch streamers’ income, we encounter some truly impressive figures. They can be so substantial that we might find ourselves thinking, ‘Why don’t I become a streamer?’
However, the reality is not as bright. Achieving these lofty figures is challenging. Allow me to present some statistics to illustrate my point.
There are approximately 9 million active streamers on Twitch. By a generous estimate (though finding relevant numbers is quite challenging), let us assume that hypothetically about 10% of them are affiliates—this would amount to 900 thousand individuals. Among these, more than half earn less than $100 a month despite all their efforts.
Small Streamers
Small streamers can earn between $50 and $1,500 a month. The majority of their revenue comes from subscribers, while a smaller portion is derived from sales and bit donations.
With an average of 5-10 viewers, you can earn between $50 and $200. With 100 viewers, your earnings may reach up to $1,500.
Big Streamers
Here come some larger numbers.
A streamer with more than 1,000 average viewers may earn approximately $5,000 per month. If the viewership increases to 10,000, the income rises to an estimated $30,000 monthly.
Top Streamers
Attention! Breathtaking amounts are forthcoming!
Top streamers can earn between $100,000 and $200,000 each month solely from Twitch. They also receive additional income, such as one extra dollar per subscriber. Additionally, they have sponsorships and receive substantial amounts from Bit donations.
Related: How Much Do Twitch Streamers Make
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Twitch Affiliates make per ad?
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How often do Twitch Affiliates het paid?
Twitch Affiliates are paid every month. The payment is done by the Net 15 payout method, which means that the revenues are sent to your account 15 days after a month has ended. Thus, you will get your earnings for September around the 15u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e of October. It is worth mentioning that you need to have at least $100 to be eligible for a payout. If you don’t have that much money on your balance, what you have will be added to the next month’s balance and all will be paid (again if it exceeds $100).
How many viewers do you need to live off Twitch?
Though this is not so easy to estimate, we could say that a steady and decent income from Twitch may be earned if you have at least 500 concurrent viewers watching your every stream. Of course, it goes without saying that you stream regularly and invest your time in it.
Conclusion
As a Twitch Affiliate, you can earn revenue in four ways: subscriptions, Bits, game sales, and ads. Payouts occur monthly, provided you have a minimum balance of $100.
While a small percentage of streamers achieve affiliate status (and an even smaller number attain partner status), if you genuinely enjoy playing video games and have a talent for entertainment, pursue it! You might end up earning some money after all.
Related: Twitch Affiliate Benefits
