We make it easy to get you paid! We use Stripe to process payments to you, the Game Master, and from players booking games. Stripe is one of the most secure payment gateways on the internet.
Once you have signed up for an account and filled out your profile, you need to set up a Payouts Account.
How much are Game Masters paid on StartPlaying?
All Game Masters on StartPlaying set their own rates and schedules. StartPlaying takes a 15% cut of all the bookings on the site.
What currency are my Players charged in?
All payments on StartPlaying are made in U.S. Dollars/USD.
What currency will my payouts be in?
Stripe, our payment processor, sets the currency for your payouts to be whatever the default currency is for your country.
If you are outside the United States, Stripe will send the funds to your bank in your local currency.
How long does it take to receive my payout?
The time to receive your payout can vary:
It typically takes around 2-3 business days for a payout to show up in your bank account.
If you are an international GM (outside the U.S.), it can take 7-11 business days.
If it is your first payout ever, it can take around 5-7 business days.
📌 Note: Business days do not include weekends or holidays.
What are my payouts made up of?
Payouts are made up of StartPlaying credit and card payments from Players.
If your payout is a mix of StartPlaying credit and card payments, the most StartPlaying credit you can have in your payout is 15% of the total of the card payments you are paying out.
For example, if you had $100 in card payments and $25 in StartPlaying credit from Players, you would be able to pay out $115 to your bank on file. $100 would be from card payments/cash, and $15 would be from credit (15% of the total cash you are paying out). The remaining $10 would stay on your Payouts page.
When are my Players charged for their session?
Players are automatically charged one hour after the session start time.
To make sure your players are charged, you need to set your game from Pending to Active.
Will my Players be charged if I cancel a session?
No, if you cancel a session on StartPlaying your players will not be charged.
When will I see my Players payments on my Payout page?
Payments will show on your Payouts page shortly after your players are charged.
Can I take payment via Paypal/Venmo/etc.?
No, you cannot take payment off the website. If a game is listed on StartPlaying, then all payments for that game must be made on StartPlaying.
Taking payment off the website is a violation of the Terms of Service and is grounds for permanent removal from StartPlaying.