How Are Developer Payouts Processed?

Learn how and when developers receive payouts from the illuminis platform, including payout schedules, methods, tax reporting,and minimum thresholds.

Developer Payout Process on illuminis

The illuminis Developer Platform processes payouts to developers automatically through Stripe Connect, the same infrastructure used by platforms like Shopify, Lyft,and Instacart for marketplace payouts. Once your application generates revenue, your 70% share is calculated and disbursed according to a predictable schedule with full transparency into every transaction.

Payout Schedule

Developer payouts follow a monthly cycle:

• Revenue collection period: All customer payments received during a calendar month are aggregated
• Reconciliation period: Revenue is reconciled during the first 7 days of the following month, accounting for refunds, chargebacks,and failed payments
• Payout processing: Your 70% share is calculated and initiated by the 10th of the following month
• Funds arrival: Depending on your payout method, funds typically arrive within 2 to 5 business days after processing

For example, revenue earned in March is reconciled in early April, processed by April 10th,and arrives in your account between April 12th and April 15th.

Payout Methods

Developers can receive payouts through the following methods, all managed through Stripe Connect:

• ACH bank transfer: Direct deposit to a US bank account, the fastest and most common method
• Wire transfer: Available for international developers, supporting banks worldwide
• Debit card: Instant payouts to eligible Visa or Mastercard debit cards for faster access to funds

Minimum Payout Threshold

The minimum payout amount is $50. If your earnings in a given month are below this threshold, the balance carries forward and is combined with the next month's earnings. Once the accumulated balance exceeds $50, the full amount is paid out on the next regular schedule. There is no expiration on accumulated balances.

Revenue Reporting and Transparency

The Developer Console provides detailed revenue reporting including real-time revenue tracking with per-customer and per-plan breakdowns, monthly payout statements showing gross revenue, refunds, the 70/30 split,and net payout, historical revenue trends and growth metrics,and downloadable CSV reports for accounting integration. Every transaction is traceable from the customer payment through the revenue share calculation to your payout.

Tax Reporting

illuminis provides the tax documentation developers need for annual filing. US-based developers earning over $600 annually receive a 1099-K form reflecting their marketplace earnings. International developers receive payout summaries compatible with their local tax reporting requirements. The Developer Console maintains a complete transaction history that can serve as supporting documentation for tax filings.

Handling Refunds and Chargebacks

When a customer receives a refund, the corresponding revenue share is deducted from your next payout. If a chargeback occurs, the disputed amount is held until the dispute is resolved. The illuminis billing team handles dispute responses on your behalf, using transaction data and usage logs to contest illegitimate chargebacks. Developers are notified of all refunds and chargebacks through the Developer Console.