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Ready to see how much your TikTok content has earned from the Creator Fund? Finding your balance is fast and simple once you know where to tap. This guide will show you exactly where to find your Creator Fund dashboard, help you understand what all the numbers mean, and explain how to transfer that money into your bank account.
What is the TikTok Creator Fund? (A Quick Refresher)
Before checking your balance, it’s good to have a solid grasp on what the Creator Fund actually is. Launched in 2020, the TikTok Creator Fund was the platform's initial effort to pay creators directly for their popular content. It’s not an ad revenue sharing program like on YouTube, but rather a static pool of money that TikTok distributes among eligible creators based on the performance of their videos.
Your earnings aren’t based on a fixed rate per thousand views (CPM). Instead, TikTok’s system uses a dynamic combination of factors to calculate your daily payout, including:
- Number of authentic views: The more qualified views your video gets, the better.
- Level of engagement: Likes, comments, and shares on your videos all contribute.
- Region of views: Views from certain regions are valued differently based on the local market.
- Adherence to Community Guidelines: Videos that violate guidelines are not eligible for funds.
Who is Eligible for the Creator Fund?
To join the Creator Fund, you need to meet a specific set of criteria. While these may be updated, the baseline requirements have generally been:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a minimum of 10,000 authentic followers.
- Have accumulated at least 100,000 authentic video views in the last 30 days.
- Have an account that meets TikTok's Community Guidelines and Terms of Service.
- Be based in a country where the Creator Fund is available (e.g., US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain).
Once you’re accepted, your eligible new videos start generating funds, and you can begin checking your balance.
How to Check Your TikTok Creator Fund Balance: A Step-by-Step Guide
Finding your earnings is hidden in your settings, but it’s easy to get to. Here’s the exact path to follow inside the TikTok app on both iOS and Android.
Step 1: Go to Your Profile and Open Settings
Open the TikTok app and navigate to your profile page by tapping the "Profile" icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Once you’re on your profile, tap the three horizontal lines (often called the 'hamburger menu') in the top-right corner to open the menu for settings and privacy.
Step 2: Navigate to Creator Tools
In the pop-up menu, you'll see a few options. Tap on "Creator Tools." This section of the app contains everything related to monetization, analytics, and other resources for creators.
Step 3: Select Creator Fund or Creativity Program Beta
Inside the Creator Tools menu, you will see a section for "Monetization". Under this section, tap on "Creator Fund." If you have transitioned to the new program, this button may be labeled "Creativity Program Beta." Either way, tap on it to move forward.
Step 4: View Your Dashboard
You have arrived! The screen that opens is your Creator Fund Dashboard. Here, you'll see your current estimated balance prominently displayed at the top. This dashboard is your home base for tracking your earnings and performance.
Making Sense of Your Creator Fund Dashboard
Seeing a number is great, but understanding what it means is even better. Your dashboard gives you more than just a total, it provides insights into your daily performance.
Estimated Balance vs. Finalized Earnings
The large number at the top of your dashboard is your "Estimated Balance." Take note of the word "estimated." The figure updates daily, but it's not finalized until the end of the month. This balance represents the total amount accumulated that is available for withdrawal, assuming you've met the payout threshold.
The 3-Day Delay: Don't Panic!
One of the most common sources of confusion for new creators is what we call the 3-day delay. Your earnings from a viral video today will not appear on your dashboard tomorrow. TikTok takes about three days to process and update the earnings.
For example, money earned on a Monday will likely show up on your dashboard on Thursday. This lag is normal and is used to validate views and engagement and remove any invalid activity. If your balance seems low or doesn’t reflect a recent hit video, just give it a few days.
Tracking Daily Performance
Below your total balance, you'll see a graph that shows your daily earnings. You can tap on individual days to see how much you earned on a specific date. This is an awesome way to identify which videos might have contributed to a spike in income. Cross-reference a high-earning day with the videos you published three days prior to get a sense of what content is resonating both with your audience and the algorithm.
From Creator Fund to Creativity Program: The Big Change
It’s important to know that TikTok has begun phasing out the original Creator Fund in many regions, replacing it with the new Creativity Program Beta. If you've been prompted to switch or are a new creator, this is the system you'll likely be a part of.
While the goal is still to pay creators, the new program operates differently:
- Focus on Longer Videos: The Creativity Program only rewards videos that are over one minute long. Videos under 60 seconds are not eligible for funds under this new model.
- Higher Potential RPM: The potential earnings, often measured as RPM (Revenue Per 1,000 Qualified Views), are reportedly much higher in the Creativity Program. This is to incentivize creators to produce longer, more engaging content.
- Qualified Views: To count, views must come from the "For You" page, and viewers must watch for a certain duration. Repeat views, views from your profile, and paid ad views do not count.
The process for checking your balance remains the same (Profile > Creator Tools > Creativity Program Beta), but your dashboard will reflect the new calculation methods and will only track earnings from your videos longer than one minute.
From Dashboard to Bank Account: Cashing Out Your Funds
Once you've watched your balance grow, the next step is getting paid. The process is straightforward and managed directly from your Creator Fund dashboard.
1. Meet the Minimum Payout Threshold
You can’t withdraw your funds until you reach a minimum balance. In the United States, the minimum payout threshold is $10. This amount varies by country, so check your dashboard for the exact requirement in your region.
2. Initiate the Withdrawal
Once your balance exceeds the minimum, the greyed-out "Withdraw" button on your dashboard will become active. Tap on it to begin the process.
3. Link a Payment Method
If it's your first time withdrawing, you'll be prompted to set up a payment method. TikTok typically uses third-party payment providers like PayPal or Zelle (in the US) to transfer the money. You’ll need to log into your preferred payment service account to link it securely to your TikTok profile.
4. Verify and Wait for Your Transfer
After confirming the amount you wish to withdraw and selecting your payment method, you’ll submit the request. Payouts are not instant. It can take up to 15 days for the money to process and appear in your PayPal or bank account, though it often arrives much faster. Once the funds leave your Creator Fund dashboard, TikTok will notify you, and you can track the status of the transfer.
Final Thoughts
Checking your TikTok Creator Fund balance is a quick practice once you know where to look. By navigating through your Creator Tools, you can access your dashboard to see your daily earnings, analyze what's working, and start the simple process of transferring your funds.
We know that a growing balance comes from staying consistent with high-quality content, and planning that content can sometimes feel overwhelming. To solve this, we built Postbase with video creators in mind. Our visual planning calendar and ultra-reliable scheduler for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts lets you map out your content ahead of time with zero stress. You can concentrate on filming standout videos while we handle the logistics of getting them published, giving you the structure needed to keep your content pipeline full and your earnings on the rise.
Spencer's spent a decade building products at companies like Buffer, UserTesting, and Bump Health. He's spent years in the weeds of social media management—scheduling posts, analyzing performance, coordinating teams. At Postbase, he's building tools to automate the busywork so you can focus on creating great content.
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