🧾 What Are Royalties?
Royalties are the earnings you receive when your music products (singles, albums, EPs) are monetized through:
🎧 Streams on digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, etc.)
💵 Digital downloads and online sales (Amazon, iTunes, etc.)
📺 Usage on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook (when linked)
🌍 Other revenue from DSPs, licensing, or sync deals
💸 How Much Does UMW Pay the User?
👉 100% of what UMW receives from DSPs for your music.
UMW does not keep any commission or percentage from your royalties.
Every dollar we collect on your behalf is paid out in full. 💯✅
⏳ How Often Are Payments Made?
Royalty payouts follow the schedule set by each DSP (Digital Service Provider), plus UMW’s internal reporting calendar:
📅 Typically monthly or bi-monthly
📊 Each payout includes a detailed report showing:
Revenue by platform
Country-by-country breakdown
Stream counts, downloads, and totals earned
🏦 How Do I Receive the Payment?
You’ll receive your royalties via the method you’ve selected in your account:
💳 International bank transfer
💻 PayPal (where supported)
🏦 Stripe or Payoneer connected platforms
Just make sure your payment details are updated and your identity is verified.
⚠️ Key Requirements for Receiving Payments:
✅ Minimum payout threshold reached (if applicable in your region)
✅ Active account with a valid subscription
✅ No legal disputes or fraud flags affecting your account
🎯 In Summary:
🔍 What Does UMW Pay? | 💯 100% of your royalties |
💵 Does UMW keep a cut? | ❌ No, you keep everything |
📅 How often are payouts made? | 🗓️ Monthly or bi-monthly |
📤 How is it paid? | 🏦 Bank, PayPal, or Payoneer |
📊 Do I get reports? | ✅ Yes, with every payout |