X has shifted U.S. creator payouts from Stripe to its own X Money payments service. The change consolidates payment processing under X's internal infrastructure.
X is replacing its Stripe-powered payout system with X Money for U.S. creators. The move brings payment handling entirely under X's control, eliminating reliance on third-party payment processors for creator compensation.
Creators will now receive earnings through X Money, the platform's native payments service. This represents X's broader push to build internal financial infrastructure, following similar moves by other social platforms seeking to reduce dependency on external payment processors.
The transition affects all U.S.-based creators receiving payouts through the platform. X Money handles various payment functions including creator compensation, tipping features, and other monetization services.
The shift comes as X continues developing its financial services capabilities. The company has previously indicated plans to expand X Money's functionality beyond creator payouts into broader payment and wallet services.
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