Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out as a content creator, knowing the ins and outs of the various payment methods from the monetized platforms will help you a lot in maximizing your earnings.

I’ve seen many content creators become frustrated when the time came to cash out their earnings, and they realized everything they needed was not in place to make that possible.

Personally, I had a hitch when my Google AdSense earnings reached my $300 threshold and I wanted to withdraw it only to discover that I needed to open a dollar account and have at least a minimum of $100 in the account to enable me cash out my money.

And the worst part was that the #100 which was equivalent to 160,000 Naira was not available at the time to enable me cash out my money and solve my many problems.

Thus, while monetizing your content is the first step to get started, you need to discover the basic payment methods on any of the platforms or programs you are seeking to monetize, as well as the strategies that will help you to get paid for your creativity.

For that reason, I am writing this article to help you discover the 6 best ways you can receive money as a content creator.

So come with me as we start this wonderful exploration.

6 best ways to receive money as a content creator.

You can receive money as a content creator through the various ppayment methods offered by the platform or program you have been monetized. Below are the 6 best ways you can receive money as a content creator.

1. Bank transfers.
2. PayPal.
3. Digital payment services.
4. Mobile wallets.
5. Cryptocurrency.
6. Credit and debit cards.

Bank transfers.

Band transfers are one of the ways of receiving money as a content creator, and this process involves your monetization platform or provider transferring your earnings directly into your bank account.

However, it is worth noting that local bank accounts do not usually work on most of the platforms as they will require you to have a domicile or dollar account to enable receive your earnings.

Thankfully, nearly all the local banks will offer you the opportunity of opening and operating a dollar account in their banks.

2. PayPal.

PayPal is another platform that will allow you receive money as a content creator, and it isits online payment app that allows their users to send and receive money

To get a PayPal account, you need to create one for free using your email address and password, after which you will be required to add your payment methods and toggle their button to discover websites that offer this payment method.

3. Digital payment services.

Lots of digital payment services like Payoneer, Flutterwave, WorldRemit, etc. will allow you to receive money as a content creator.

All you need to do is visit these platforms and sign up for your own account for free.

4. Mobile wallets.

Some platforms also allow content creators to receive money through mobile wallets like M-Pesa.

A mobile wallet, a.k.a e-wallet or digital wallet is a digital payment app that allows you to use your smartphone to store and manage different kinds of payment informations ortransactions.

With a mobile wallet, you can store credit and debit cards, coupons, loyalty programs, etc. You can think of a digital wallet as a substitute to the physical wallet.

5. Cryptocurrency.

Some of the platforms allow content creators to receive their money through a digital currency known as cryptocurrency.

6. Credit and debit cards.

Some platforms also allow you to receive money as a content creator through your credit and debit cards

As a content creator, you need to research the payment methods as well as the terms and fees associated with each platform or client you are monetized with.

Also, you need to understand that each of the platforms has their duration and threshold for payments, and they also charge certain fees or deduct taxes from your payments.