Note: Creator Rewards is currently in testing to select early access users in the US. Can’t see the option to apply? Check back soon!
Creator Rewards is a programme for creators to earn money for creating original Idea Pins in response to monthly reward goals created by Pinterest. Pinterest will pay creators directly for their most inspiring, quality content and organic engagement.
To be eligible for the Creator Rewards programme, you’ll need to have a
You can apply for Creator Rewards through the Pinterest app. If you’re eligible, you’ll be able to tap Get started. If you do not meet the eligibility criteria yet, you will not have the ability to apply.
Creator Rewards is currently only available on mobile devices on the Pinterest app, versions 9.33 and above.
- If you haven’t confirmed your email address, tap Agree and continue. Then tap Send email to confirm your email address.
- If you haven’t confirmed your email address, tap Agree and continue. Then tap Send email to confirm your email address.
After you’ve been accepted into the Creator Rewards programme, you’ll need to provide documentation verifying your identity. You will also need to link to a United States bank account in order to be paid by Pinterest for your content. You can link your bank account before or after you participate in a reward goal. To enter your bank information, you’ll be taken to a third-party platform called
Within 30 days of the reward goal ending, your accumulated earnings can be deposited to your linked bank account. Payouts happen the following month after reward goals end.
In accordance with IRS guidelines, 1099 forms will be sent annually from Adyen by 31 January. Creators, irrespective of their federal tax classification, will receive a 1099 form in the post to the address they provided in their billing information to Adyen. You may be contacted for additional information if any personal information necessary for tax filing is missing. Please consult your own tax advisor for any personal tax-related questions.
Creator Rewards is currently only available on mobile devices on the Pinterest app, versions 9.33 and above.
Adyen will review the information and verify your data. Adyen may ask for additional ID documents to verify your information, such as a colour scan or uploading your passport, government issued ID or driver’s licence.
Adyen will receive the information and verify your data. Adyen may ask for additional bank documents to verify your information, such as a bank statement or online banking screenshot. Make sure the document clearly shows the bank’s logo, your account number and your name.
Adyen will receive the information and verify your data. Adyen may ask for additional ID documents to verify your information, such as a colour scan or upload of your passport, government-issued ID or driving licence. Please review the specifications below for your document.
Adyen will receive the information and verify your data. Adyen may ask for additional bank documents to verify your information, such as a bank statement or online banking screenshot. Make sure the document clearly shows the bank’s logo, your account number and your name. Please review the specifications below for your document.
Pinterest will post new reward goals on a frequent basis and new reward goals will typically be released at the start of each month. Creators can participate in a reward goal by creating and submitting an Idea Pin in response to the prompt. Each reward goal will have a description, payout amounts and requirements. You can only submit an Idea Pin to one reward goal at a time.
Make sure your content meets the reward goal requirements and
Creator Rewards is currently only available on mobile devices on the Pinterest app, versions 9.33 and above.
Progress updates for your Pin will appear after 48 hours, after meeting the engagement requirements for a reward goal. You can view the reward goals that you’ve opted in to under the In progress tab. You can find your completed reward goals, progress and earnings under the Done tab.
Adyen takes the identity and bank information you’ve submitted and verifies your data. In some cases, Adyen may need to review your information in more detail and request additional identity or bank documents. If your documents were not accepted, review the document specifications below.
ID document specifications:
Bank document specifications:
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