In certain locations, Google Play merchants will receive payouts through a wire transfer from Google. To receive payouts, merchants must add a bank account to the Play Console.
List of locations
Developers in the locations listed below will receive payouts through wire transfer:
Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Burundi, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malaysia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Moldova, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Wire transfer payout details
Balance requirements
Your earned balance must meet the minimum payout amount of 100 USD in order for you to be eligible for a payout at the end of your payment cycle. Unless otherwise indicated in your account, there is no maximum payout amount.
Payouts currency
Google issues wire transfer payouts in USD, though your financial institution may exchange these funds to your local currency in order to deposit the money into your bank account. Contact your financial institution for more information about exchange rates.
If your financial institution offers the ability to open accounts in USD, this option is preferred.
Payouts schedule
Wire transfer payouts follow the same payment schedule as other merchant payouts.
Wire transfer fees
Fees for wire transfers are determined by your financial institution and may range from $0 to $50 or more. Contact your financial institution for details on any fees associated with receiving wire payments in USD.
Special considerations for developers in ArgentinaDevelopers in Argentina receiving payments by wire transfer may be asked by their banks to present supporting documents when receiving payments.
Instructions can be found in Communication "A" 6037, which details the bank forms to be filed, along with an exchange ticket. These compliance requirements may be required by banks, regardless of the amount received.
Please contact your bank to verify what documentation you will be asked to provide. You may be asked to issue an invoice according to the local tax rules in Argentina. Your tax advisor can guide you through creating such an invoice.