One of the biggest questions for independent artists is: when will I actually see money from my streams? Here's a clear breakdown of the payment timeline. ## The Streaming Payment Timeline ### 1. Your Music Gets Streamed When someone plays your song on Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, or any other platform, that stream is logged and counted. ### 2. Platforms Calculate Royalties (30-60 Days) Streaming platforms don't pay in real-time. They typically calculate and report royalties on a monthly basis, with a 30-60 day delay. ### 3. Platforms Send Earnings to ORB Once platforms finalize their reports, they send the earnings to your distributor (ORB Entertainment). ### 4. ORB Credits Your Wallet We process the earnings and credit your ORB Wallet. Your balance is shown in Nigerian Naira (₦). ### 5. You Withdraw to Your Bank Request a withdrawal from your dashboard and the funds are sent to your Nigerian bank account. ## Typical Payment Schedule by Platform | Platform | Reporting Delay | Typical Payment | |----------|----------------|------------------| | Spotify | 2-3 months | Monthly reports | | Apple Music | 2 months | Monthly reports | | Audiomack | 2-3 months | Monthly reports | | Boomplay | 2-3 months | Quarterly reports | | YouTube Music | 2-3 months | Monthly reports | ## Why Is There a Delay? The delay exists because: - Platforms need time to verify stream counts and detect fraud - Revenue calculations depend on total subscriber numbers and ad revenue - International payment processing takes time This delay is industry-standard — every distributor experiences it, not just ORB. The sooner you release music, the sooner you start earning. Distribute your music to 150+ platforms with ORB Entertainment.