> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://polar-rishi-raj-jain-patch-2.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setup a Payout Account

## Connect Payout Account

You need to setup an account so that we can issue [payouts](/features/finance/payouts).

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1. Go to the `Finance` page in your Polar dashboard
2. Click `Setup` in the card shown above in your dashboard
3. Choose account type & follow their setup instructions

*This is only required the first time and you can do this proactively too in order - recommended to avoid any additional delays.*

### Stripe Connect Express

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Stripe is the default and recommended option since it enables instant transfers.