How Creators How Vimeo OTT pays creators in 2026
Requirements
| Requirement | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront fee | None on Starter (revenue-share model) | ✓ Official source |
| Identity | Identity verification required for Stripe payouts (varies by country) | ✓ Official source |
| Bank | Checking account with a financial institution | ✓ Official source |
Revenue streams
Subscriptions (SVOD)
$1 / subscriber / month + merchant fees 2.5% + $0.30
✓ Official source
Buy & Rent (TVOD)
10% + $0.50 per transaction
✓ Official source
Upload storage
1 hour free; additional blocks e.g. 10 hrs $99, 25 hrs $149, 50 hrs $199
✓ Official source
Payouts & fees
Monthly via Stripe bank transfer around the 15th (or nearest business day) for the previous month's sales. Currency conversion may add a 2% fee when currencies differ.
Note: Enterprise contracts may use different fees. In-app store purchases are paid by the app stores; Vimeo then charges the $1/subscriber fee to your card on file.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Platforms change rules often; always confirm on the official page. Badge key: ✓ Official source = confirmed on the platform's own page; Secondary = only third-party reports found; Unverified = not confirmed.
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