How to Update Your Affiliate Payout Method

Change or update your payment method to ensure smooth commission payouts from Heritage Web.

Quick Answer

Update your payout method in the Affiliate Portal at affiliate.heritageweb.com under Payment Settings. You can choose between PayPal, ACH direct deposit, or wire transfer. Changes take effect for your next payout request, and different methods have different minimum thresholds ($50 for PayPal/ACH, $500 for wire).

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Access Payment Settings

Log into affiliate.heritageweb.com
Navigate to Account Settings or Payments
Select "Payment Methods" or "Payout Settings"

Step 2: Choose Payment Method

Select your preferred payment option:

PayPal: Fastest, $50 minimum
ACH Direct Deposit: Bank transfer, $50 minimum
Wire Transfer: For large payments, $500 minimum

Step 3: Enter Payment Details

For PayPal

Enter the email address associated with your PayPal account
Ensure it's an active, verified PayPal account
Must match the country of your affiliate account

For ACH (Direct Deposit)

Bank name
Account holder name (must match your affiliate account)
Routing number (9 digits)
Account number
Account type (checking or savings)

For Wire Transfer

Bank name and address
SWIFT/BIC code
Account holder name and address
Account number or IBAN
Additional details for international wires

Step 4: Verify Information

Double-check all entered information for accuracy—incorrect details will delay payments

Step 5: Save Changes

Click "Save" or "Update Payment Method"

Step 6: Confirmation

Receive email confirmation of payment method update

Switching Payment Methods

Timing Considerations

Changes apply to future payouts only
Pending payout requests use the previous method
Update before requesting next payout
No limit on how often you can change methods

Threshold Differences

When switching methods, be aware of minimum changes:

From PayPal/ACH to Wire: Minimum increases from $50 to $500
From Wire to PayPal/ACH: Minimum decreases to $50

Important Considerations

Payment Method Requirements

Method	Pros	Cons	Best For
PayPal	Fast, low minimum, no fees	Requires PayPal account	Regular small payouts
ACH	Direct to bank, no fees	US banks only, 3-5 day processing	US affiliates, steady income
Wire	Works internationally	$500 minimum, $25 fee	Large payouts, international

Security Measures

All payment information is encrypted
Changes trigger email notification
Consider using dedicated business accounts
Keep payment methods updated to avoid delays

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Payment Method Invalid" Error

Verify all fields are complete
Check for typos in account numbers
Ensure PayPal email is verified
Contact your bank for correct routing numbers

Previous Method Still Showing

Clear browser cache and refresh
Changes may take a few minutes to display
Check confirmation email for verification

Payment Sent to Old Method

Updates only affect future requests
Pending payouts use method selected at request time
Contact [email protected] if urgent

FAQs

Can I have multiple payment methods on file? No. You can only have one active payment method at a time. Choose the one that best suits your needs.

What if my PayPal email changes? Update your payment method immediately to ensure payments reach the correct account.

Are there fees for changing payment methods? No fees for changing methods. However, wire transfers have a $25 processing fee deducted from the payment itself.

Can I use a business bank account? Yes. Business accounts are acceptable and often recommended for tax purposes.

What if I'm switching from US to international? You'll need to switch from ACH to either PayPal (if available in your country) or wire transfer for international payments.