# When and how KDP pays royalties: schedule, thresholds, methods

> When does Amazon KDP pay royalties, and is there a minimum payment?

KDP pays royalties monthly, about 60 days after the end of the month of sale (about 90 days for paperback Expanded Distribution), so January royalties arrive at the end of March. Direct deposit has no minimum in the US; wire and check payments wait until you reach a threshold per marketplace, such as $100 for Amazon.com.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Payment timing | About 60 days after month end |
| Expanded Distribution timing | About 90 days after month end |
| Example | January sales paid end of March |
| Direct deposit minimum (US) | None |
| Wire minimum (Amazon.com) | 100 USD after tax withholding |
| Check minimum (Amazon.com) | 100 USD after tax withholding |
| PayPal / Amazon Payments | Not offered |

## The payment schedule

Royalties are paid every month, roughly 60 days after the end of the month in which sales were reported. February sales are paid at the end of April, March sales at the end of May, and so on. Paperback sales through Expanded Distribution are paid later, about 90 days after month end on KDP's payment and print pricing pages.

## Payment methods

KDP offers three methods, and which ones you can pick depends on where your bank account is:

- **Direct deposit (EFT).** Recommended by KDP and usually has no minimum. For US bank accounts it is the only option listed, paid in USD for every marketplace. Some local banks may impose their own requirements or thresholds.
- **Wire transfer.** Has a minimum per marketplace and may carry bank or foreign exchange fees.
- **Check.** Only for bank locations without direct deposit or wire support. Not available for royalties from Amazon.pl or Amazon.se.

## Minimum thresholds

Thresholds apply per marketplace, after tax withholding:

| Marketplace | Wire minimum | Check minimum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amazon.com | 100 USD | 100 USD |
| Amazon.co.uk | 100 GBP | 100 GBP |
| Amazon.de, .es, .fr, .it, .nl | 100 EUR | 100 EUR |
| Amazon.ca | 100 CAD | Not available |
| Amazon.co.jp | 10,000 JPY | Not available |
| Amazon.com.mx | 1,000 MXN | Not available |

Wire is not available for Amazon.com.br, Amazon.com.au, Amazon.pl or Amazon.se.

## Currency conversion

If you are paid in a currency other than the sale currency, Amazon converts at its own rate, and the converted amount includes all conversion fees. Choosing direct deposit in the sale currency, where available, avoids conversion.

## Common mistakes

Expecting payment the month after a sale, and picking wire when direct deposit is available: small balances in each marketplace then sit unpaid until they reach that marketplace's threshold.

Amazon changes these rules; the linked KDP help pages are the authority.

## FAQ

**Can I get paid by check in the US?**

KDP's payment options table lists only direct deposit in USD for US bank accounts. Checks are offered only for bank locations where direct deposit and wire are not supported, and KDP stopped offering checks to new accounts in the EU and UK in October 2017.

**How long does money take to reach me after the payment date?**

Direct deposit takes 1 to 5 business days (7 to 10 for banks in India), wire 5 to 10 days, and a check up to 30 days.

**What happens if I am below the threshold?**

KDP keeps a running total and pays once the wire or check threshold for that marketplace is reached.

## Sources

- https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GK2MKZUL6U3SFBPZ
- https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GJD7DFFX6X88AK46
- https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G8BKPU9AGVZSF9QF

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