Category · 19 articles
Royalties
Statements, payouts, taxes, and how money moves from streams to your account.
- Add payment information1 min
If you haven't added payment information yet, select your payment method and follow these steps. Incomplete payment details delay your payments. 1. Navigate to the Payments section in your Hitskope ac…
- Artist Splits: How Artists Can Create Contracts to Share Royalties with Collaborators2 min
Artist Splits lets you create contracts to share royalties with your collaborators directly from your Hitskope account — no email back-and-forth to set up the payees. 1. Splits are located in the Righ…
- Can I change my selected payment method on Tipalti?1 min
Yes. You can switch your payment method anytime by editing your payment profile on Tipalti. Changes take effect in the next payment cycle. Learn how to edit your payment method here.
- Edit or update payment information1 min
To edit or update your payment information: 1. Log into your Tipalti payment portal from your Hitskope account. 2. Locate your existing payment method and select Edit. 3. Update your details and save.…
- FAQ: Revenue Report Processing6 min
Hitskope supports nearly 200 different revenue reports from a wide range of DSPs and distributors. Note: The list below is reviewed every few months, but we continually add new supported reports. If y…
- Hitskope Distribution Reporting and Payment Schedule3 min
We issue statements monthly, within 45 days after each month ends: - January earnings → statement issued by mid-March - February earnings → statement issued by mid-April - March earnings → statement i…
- How can I ensure my payment details are secure?1 min
Your payments are secured and processed by Tipalti, our payments processing partner. When you submit your payment details and chosen method, your banking information is transmitted over an encrypted S…
- How long does it take for payments to be processed once made?1 min
It depends on the method of payment and the country of payment. Banking holidays may affect the value date assigned by the bank. PayPal and prepaid payments are not affected by banking business days.
- In which currency can I get paid?1 min
Available currencies depend on your country and payment method. Most major currencies are supported, including many local currencies. Add your address and payment information in the Payments section t…
- Payout Schedule & Supported Payment Methods by Country24 min
Statements and payments are issued monthly, within 45 days of each month ending — there's no separate waiting period between statement and payment (see: Hitskope Distribution Reporting and Payment Sch…
- Tax withholding of US-source income to non-US taxpayers3 min
As of January 1, 2023, Hitskope applies withholding rules to all payments of US source income to non-US taxpayers. We are required to withhold taxes for US-sourced royalties. This applies to streaming…
- Understanding Violation Codes in Distribution Reports3 min
Effective October 2025 As of October 2025, your Distribution Reports and CSV exports include a new column: Violation Codes. This update shows how royalties are calculated and why revenue may be withhe…
- What are the fees for payments?1 min
Your monthly earnings process at the end of each month for work completed the month before. Payment routes through your chosen method. Double-check your payment information before submitting. Errors i…
- What is Tipalti?1 min
Tipalti is a payment platform built to make payouts fast and simple. Hitskope uses Tipalti to process all royalty payouts. You can also use Tipalti as a payment gateway to pay your own artists and col…
- What payment methods can I use to receive payment from Hitskope through Tipalti?1 min
Hitskope supports 6 global payment methods: 1. US Direct Deposit / ACH 2. Global ACH (eCheck) / Local Bank Transfer 3. PayPal 4. Wire Transfer 5. Paper Check 6. Prepaid Debit Card See the full list of…
- What Revenue Channels Are Included In Revenue Analytics1 min
Hitskope tracks up to 25 channels in your revenue analytics. Some DSPs monetize in multiple ways. For example, Spotify monetization includes streams by premium subscribers as well as free subscribers…
- Why Are There Unmonetized Streams in my Royalty Statement?1 min
DSPs do not monetize 100% of the streams or videos that use your music. This happens for several reasons: 1. Streaming during a trial period. Some DSPs like Deezer don't pay royalties when a user stre…
- Why can't I receive payments?1 min
If required information is missing or incorrect in your Tipalti account, your payments will be deferred. We'll email you to explain why. We also have a minimum payment threshold of $100. If your accru…
- YouTube Channel Royalties & Reporting5 min
Tracking YouTube royalties takes time. Time you could spend on the music. Hitskope gives you a faster way to manage your YouTube channels, earnings, and payouts. With YouTube Royalties & Reporting, yo…