Understanding the Payment Process

When you receive money from Epic Games, it’s important to understand how the process works. Whether you’re a developer, publisher, or simply a user who has earned rewards, knowing the ins and outs of how Epic Games sends you money can be quite beneficial.

Payment Methods

Epic Games offers several payment methods to send money to users. The most common methods include:

• Bank Transfer

• PayPal

• Direct Deposit

• Check

Each method has its own set of requirements and processing times. Let’s dive into each one to understand how they work.

Bank Transfer

Bank transfers are one of the most popular methods for receiving payments from Epic Games. Here’s how it works:

• Provide Epic Games with your bank account details, including the account number and routing number.

• Epic Games will initiate the transfer to your bank account.

• The transfer may take a few business days to process, depending on your bank’s policies.

It’s important to ensure that the bank account details you provide are accurate, as any errors can delay the transfer or result in the payment being returned to Epic Games.

PayPal

If you have a PayPal account, you can receive payments from Epic Games through this platform. Here’s the process:

• Link your PayPal account to your Epic Games account.

• Epic Games will send the payment to your PayPal account.

• Once the payment is in your PayPal account, you can withdraw it to your bank account or use it for purchases on the PayPal platform.

PayPal is a convenient option for those who already have an account and prefer not to deal with bank details.

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit is another popular method for receiving payments. Here’s how it works:

• Provide Epic Games with your bank account details, including the account number and routing number.

• Epic Games will initiate the transfer to your bank account.

• The transfer may take a few business days to process, depending on your bank’s policies.

Direct deposit is a secure and efficient way to receive payments, as it eliminates the need for checks or cash.

Check

While less common, checks are still an option for receiving payments from Epic Games. Here’s how it works:

• Provide Epic Games with your mailing address.

• Epic Games will issue a check and mail it to your address.

• The check may take a few business days to arrive, depending on your location and the mail service.

It’s important to keep in mind that checks can take longer to process and may incur additional fees, such as check-cashing fees.

Understanding Processing Times

The time it takes for Epic Games to send you money can vary depending on the payment method you choose. Here’s a general breakdown:

Payment Method	Processing Time
Bank Transfer	1-3 business days
PayPal	Instant
Direct Deposit	1-3 business days
Check	3-5 business days

It’s important to note that these processing times are estimates and can vary depending on your specific situation and the policies of your bank or PayPal.

Tracking Your Payment

Once you’ve received your payment, it’s a good idea to keep track of it. Epic Games provides various tools to help you monitor your earnings and payments:

• Epic Games Store account dashboard

• Email notifications

• Payment history