Getting Paid
Understand how MergeFund processes payouts when your work is merged.
How Payouts Work
PR Gets Merged
When the maintainer merges your pull request, MergeFund automatically detects the merge event through GitHub webhooks.
Verification
Our system verifies that the PR correctly references the bounty issue and that you're a registered MergeFund user.
Payout Initiated
MergeFund initiates the payout to your connected payment method. You'll receive an email confirmation.
Funds Arrive
Depending on your payment method, funds typically arrive within 1-3 business days.
Payment Methods
MergeFund supports multiple payment methods to ensure you can receive your earnings however works best for you:
- Stripe Connect
Direct bank transfers in supported countries
- PayPal
Fast and convenient for international payments
- Crypto (USDC)
For developers who prefer cryptocurrency payments
Payout Timeline
After your PR is merged, payouts are typically processed within 24-48 hours.
The actual time for funds to appear in your account depends on your chosen payment method and your bank's processing times.