Oyster Contractor Payment Delayed

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Check the invoice and payout status

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   1. Log in to Oyster and open Invoices
   2. Click the info icon next to the Payout Status column to see what each status means
   3. If the invoice is disputed, reply to the dispute email so the client can fix it
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Allow for settlement time

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   1. Oyster charges the client once the invoice is approved
   2. Clearing takes 2-5 business days, then the contractor is paid the same or next business day
   3. Count business days in both countries, not calendar days
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Verify your payout details

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   1. Open your profile and payment settings
   2. Confirm account name, IBAN/SWIFT and currency match your bank
   3. Fix any mismatch and tell support so the payout can be retried
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. 4. Ask the client and then Oyster

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   1. Ask your client whether they approved and paid the invoice
   2. If paid and the window has passed, submit a ticket from the Oyster Help Center with the invoice number and bank reference
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Invoice approved but money has not arrived; payout status not PAID.

Why it happens

• Client has not approved the invoice yet
• Client's bank transfer or direct debit still clearing (2-5 business days)
• Invoice disputed by the client
• Local bank or intermediary delay on international transfers
• Bank details missing or wrong

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