Earnings and Payments

Our new Tiers Monetization Program took effect April 1st, 2024 which changed how earnings are calculated. You can find more information about Tiers in our FAQs section.

By being part of the Model Program, you can get revenue from video uploads:

Free to Stream Pornhub* Videos earn Advertising Revenue

• Content is available to stream on Pornhub*
• Your earnings are directly attributed to the views of their videos. The ad rate is calculated based on the performance of the ads around your video (clicks, user country, sales).
• Models will be assigned a Tier each quarter that reflects their Rank and Qualifying video uploads. Click here to learn more about How Tiers Work.
• In order for the video to be eligible for earnings, the main account holder must be in the uploaded video.

* Content can export to the network sites as well, if you have opted in for this in your Model Settings or during the sign up.

Our new Tiers Monetization Program took effect April 1st, 2024 which changed how earnings are calculated. You can find more information about Tiers in our FAQs section.

In the Model Program, you are paid a percentage of the advertising revenue made on your verified videos. The percentage of your payout is dependent on your Tier and the performance (views and rating) of your video. Check your earnings tab* often to track your earnings!

*You must be logged in to access your earnings tab. 

We currently offer the following payment options:

Click here for more information on our payment types:

• Direct Deposit
• Paper Check
• Paxum
• Cosmo
• Crypto

Direct Deposit

An electronic transfer of funds to a valid banking institution.

Available for the following 36 countries:

*Please note that all earnings are calculated in USD and are then converted to the corresponding local currency based on your country.

**Please note: Cashapp is not a supported form of payout and cannot be used for direct deposit payouts.                                    

Conversion rates for Direct Deposit Canada, and SEPA (Euro ) are sourced from from www.xe.com and determined at the time the payment is processed.

• Beneficiary address must be located in the country of recipient account.
  • Example: Your beneficiary address must be the same Country as the country listed for your direct deposit (if you are doing a direct deposit to Romania, your beneficiary address must be Romanian).

The “Address on File” will automatically match the address you entered on the Account Details tab in your Core Settings. If the Country of the recipient account does not match the Country listed in your payment details, you will need to update your address.

Please note that we cannot cross deposit currencies.

• Example: USD cannot be sent to a EUR account, EUR cannot be sent to a USD account

Paper Check

Issued in USD only – available worldwide with the exception of North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, and Crimea Region.

The wait time depends on where you are located as it is physically mailed – please note, this payment method cannot be tracked.

The check will be discreet with no mention of Pornhub or adult entertainment.

Paxum

An active Paxum account must be created prior to selecting this as your payment method. Providing an email address with no prior creation of a Paxum account will result in a failed payment.

The Paxum account must be verified with Paxum in order to receive payments.

The email address entered must be the email address associated with your Paxum username.

If you’re unsure that you’re eligible to use this service or need an account, please click here for more information: https://eu.paxum.com/

The Paxum account type will need to be identified as either Business or Individual:

Business Account Requirements:

- Business Name

- Business Registration Number

- Business Representative Name

Individual Account Requirements:

- First and last name of Beneficiary* (Payment type account holder, ex: Beneficiary of direct deposit account or Paxum account)

- Date of birth of Beneficiary

Your information must match exactly what has been provided to Paxum. Any discrepancies between their database and ours will cause delays.

Cosmo

Primarily available to Europe.

If you are not located within the European Union and think that you might be eligible to use this payment method, please contact the processor directly for details.

An active Cosmo account must be created prior to selecting this as your payment method. 

The Cosmo account type will need to be identified as either Business or Individual:

Business Account Requirements:

- Business Name

- Business Registration Number

- Business Representative Name

Individual Account Requirements:

- First and last name of Beneficiary* (Payment type account holder, ex: Beneficiary of direct deposit account or Cosmo account)

- Date of birth of Beneficiary

Your information must match exactly what has been provided to Cosmo. Any discrepancies between their database and ours will cause delays.

www.cosmopayment.com

Crypto

To receive cryptocurrency, you must have a valid wallet ID. We offer the following two options:

USDT https://tron.network/

Accepted protocols: Erc20 and Trc20

Verge https://vergecurrency.com/wallets/

The conversion rate used is determined at the time the payment is processed.

It’s important to set up your payment method with accurate information to ensure you receive your payments. The first thing you’ll need to select is your Account Type: Individual or Business. The account type and all relevant fields are required for us to process payments. This additional information is required by our banks to comply with international “Know Your Customer” (KYC) and anti-money laundering regulations. 

If you select Individual, it will automatically select you (the account holder) as the payment beneficiary. Please ensure the name on your Model account is accurate and up to date.

If a business is receiving your payments, the business representative must be the account holder.

Individual Account Requirements

• Beneficiary Name: This must be the account holder. If your legal name is spelled incorrectly, please contact support. 
• The “Address on File” will automatically match the address the one you entered on the Account Details tab in your Core Settings.

Business Account Requirements

• Business Name (or Company Name): where the money is being sent.
• Business Registration Number (BRN or Company Number): the legal registration number associated with the Business Name or Company Name.
  • This information is required to open an account with any financial institution.
• Business Representative Name: The owner/business representative of the business.
  • This must be the account holder. If your legal name is spelled incorrectly, please contact support.
• Business Address: this is where the Business or Company is registered. You will need to enter the address and phone number. Be sure to fill out all fields.

Cosmo Payment is free, safe, and offers global access, meaning you can withdraw from your local ATM machine, make online and in-store purchases wherever debit and credit cards are accepted, and view your bank statements online or with the Cardportal app.

- Start by filling out the registration form on their website and then submit the required documents to get verified. Once you’ve signed up, you could download the Cardportal mobile app and register your card so you’ll have access to your money and banking information anytime. (Apple Store) (Google Play).

- Once you've registered, head over to the Payments tab in your Core Settings, select Cosmo as your Payment Method, and enter the 9-digit SAN number you got from Cosmo. 

USDT is a crypto currency that follows the US dollar, meaning one USDT token is equal to one US dollar. USDT transactions can be done globally within a few seconds and there are no fees.

Since USDT and TRON blockchain have partnered up, we can now pay Models securely through TRONlink, a cryptocurrency wallet. Here's how:

-Download the TronLink wallet app. (Apple Store) (Google Play)

- Create your account and give your wallet a name. Then pick a password and create a backup mnemonic phrase by clicking on “back up now.” Be sure you jot it down somewhere and then click on “I have saved it securely.” Follow the instructions to confirm your mnemonic phrase and once that’s done, click on “carry out” to complete the sign-up process.

-Once it’s all set up, click on “USDT” in the main home page to start sending and receiving payments. This is where you’ll see all your transactions.

-Click on “received” and then “copy the receipt address.” Then head over to your Model Settings page, select USDT under Payment Method, and paste the numerical sequence beside it.

While Pornhub is pleased to offer multiple payment options to better suit your needs, we encourage you to learn about the payment method you choose, especially cryptocurrency.  

Cryptocurrency is a virtual medium of exchange. The term “cryptocurrency” doesn’t refer to any specific currency, but rather a blanket term for the thousands of coins in circulation today. If you choose cryptocurrency as your preferred payment method, it’s important to consider a few things like fluctuating fees and volatility.  

Which Coins Does Pornhub Support? 

The table below represents the supported coins [1] and their minimum wallet criteria:  

Despite crypto being generally anonymous, you will be required to provide additional identifying information along with your wallet ID. You can review these new requirements by going to your payment settings.   

 How Are Fees Calculated? 

Pornhub does not charge fees for the use of crypto, but the network facilitating the transaction does. There are three possible categories to look out for: 

• Transaction fees 
• Gas fees 
• Burn fees 

We are unable to determine which may apply to you or if additional fee categories exist outside of those listed above. Fees are unpredictable and beyond Pornhub’s control. 

 What Is Crypto Volatility? 

The volatility of crypto is an ever-present characteristic in the coin market. The value of the coin you choose can change instantly without notice, and unfortunately, the estimate you expect may differ from the actual amount you receive.  

Keep in mind that Pornhub uses a live exchange rate, which means that the outgoing amount is set at the point of execution. The moment of execution is contingent on internal processes only and is not determined by market value or other considerations. 

Please consider that Pornhub is not responsible for volatility at the time of exchange and unfortunately, cannot accept returned payments once the transaction is complete.  

 [1]Pornhub reserves the right to adjust available coins based on internal regulations. 

The payments are made monthly, and only when you've reached a minimum of $100.

If $100.00 is not made prior to the first of the month, the amount carries over to the next month.

Payouts are processed during the first week of every month. Payment processing time is dependent on the method selected.

If we require more information from you in order to process your payment, you will be contacted via email. Please make sure to keep your email address associated with your account up to date!

Processing Times 

Paxum - Deposited during the second or third week of the month

Check - Delivered between the third and fourth week of the month

Direct Deposit (US and Canadian models only) - Deposited during the second or third week of the month

Verge - Deposited during the second or third week of the month

SEPA - Deposited during the second or third week of the month

You can change your payment method and address in the Payments tab* in your Core Settings. Be sure to change it before the end of the month in order to avoid missing payments!

*You must be logged in to access your earnings tab. 

Delays apply once your earnings are marked as “pending.”

Example: if your earnings are marked pending on Friday, February 5th, your Paxum payment should be expected from the 14th to the 19th as these dates fall within the 7 – 10 business day period.

Paxum: 7 – 10 business days

Check/Cheque: 2 – 4 weeks*

Direct Deposit: 7 – 10 business days**

Crypto: 7 – 10 business days

Cosmo: 7 – 10 business days

*Time frame is dependent on the beneficiary’s location, checks are printed in the USA. Please note that a tracking number cannot be provided.

**This is generally true, but bank processing times could vary depending on your institution.

To access your earnings tab from Pornhub.com head to your Model Dashboard, select Core Settings and go to the Payments tab.

For a direct link click here, once there you can see the following information:

*You must be logged in to access your earnings tab. 

Date: The month for which this information applies

Free Videos: Your total number of free-to-view videos that made money that month

Free Video Earnings: Your total earnings from free videos for the month

Other Earnings: Any money you've earned from other sources, like contest prizes, tips or referral bonuses

Total Month Earnings: Total earnings from all sources for the month

Total All-Time Earnings: Total earnings from all sources, all-time

Last Payout : The total amount of your last payment 

Date Processed: The date your last payment was processed 

Pending Payout: The payment that is currently being sent to you (will only appear when there is a payment processing)

Current Balance: The pending balance you have in your account (not including any payment that is currently being processed) 

Please note: Pending earnings are an estimate and can change day-to-day.

Earnings are recalculated daily, so check back often to see your progress!

****The video count includes only videos that have earnings for that month.

Payments are sent once per month on the condition that you have met the minimum threshold of $100 USD.

If your earnings are less than the minimum threshold of $100 USD by the last day of the month, the amounts will roll over to the next month and will continue to roll over until you reach the minimum.

There are a few reasons why a payment wouldn't be issued to you:

1. You did not make the minimum of $100 before the end of the month. Don't worry, the earnings will be carried over to next month.
2. We are missing performer IDs. We have reached out to you via email in regards to missing IDs and there is a notification in the Payments tab of your Core Settings. In order to be eligible for future payments, please upload them in the Co-Performers tab that's also located in your Core Settings.
3. Your payment beneficiary does not match the Account Holder. Payments can only be issued to the Account Holder.

Why your payment is being held:

If you’ve reached the minimum payout of $100, you’re not missing any IDs and your verification is complete, please read below:

You haven’t set up a form of payment

• When you select a form of payment it is important to fill out the payment form, if the fields are left empty then the payment cannot be issued

Missing payment information

-             A valid billing address is required for all direct deposit payments — please note that PO Boxes are not accepted.

-             All direct deposit payments require valid banking details in their appropriate fields — this varies depending on your location and is outlined in the Payments tab of your Core Settings.

-             A valid shipping address is required for all paper check payments

-             Wallet IDs are required for USDT and Verge

-             Paxum email address is required for Paxum

-             Cosmo requires a valid 9-digit SAN number

Your payment is being held for further identification

-             Please get in touch with one of our Model Coordinators for more information on how to release the payment.

You can make necessary changes and revise your payment details in the Payments tab of your Core Settings