> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bixgrow.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bixgrow.com/payouts/how-to-payout/external-payout.md).

# External Payout

External payout is for merchants who prefer to pay affiliates outside BixGrow, for example, via Bank Transfer, Debit Card, Payoneer, or any other payment service.

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### Generate payout

You can go to **Payouts** > **Approved balance** to generate payouts. 

[Follow the guidance here to generate payouts correctly.](broken://pages/o5YMKodQHT7a9a1bv8Zd#generate-payout)
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### Payout externally and Mark as Paid

* If you’ve already generated the payout**,** you can proceed by opening the **Unpaid** tab to check the commission amount that needs to be transferred outside the app.

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* After the money has been sent, go to **Payouts > Unpaid** in our app and click **Mark as Paid**. This confirms that the payment was completed outside the system and updates the payout status in BixGrow.

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**BixGrow** only supports collecting the required affiliates' information so that you can make payments outside the app. You CAN'T make in-app payments except with PayPal integration and Store Credit.
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