Kick’s New KYC Payout Check: Secure Your November Earnings (and Outsmart Q4 Risks) in 72 Hours

What changed this week (Nov 6–8, 2025)

• Creators are seeing a new “complete verification to keep receiving payouts” banner in the Kick revenue dashboard. Several posts dated Nov 5–8 cite a Nov 13 cutoff date to avoid payout interruption. ^[1]
• Kick’s Help Center (updated this week) details a step‑by‑step Stripe ID verification flow creators must complete to be “ready to receive payments.” ^[2]
• Reports indicate that until KYC is completed, some channels see “Payments not activated” and subs temporarily shut off; others aren’t prompted (likely already verified). Treat the notice as account‑specific but time‑sensitive. ^[3]

Why this matters financially (with real numbers)

Kick’s headline advantage is its 95/5 subscription split. On a $4.99 sub, streamers typically retain about $4.75—nearly double a standard Twitch 50/50 split and significantly higher than YouTube Memberships’ 70/30 after fees. If payouts pause during Q4, creators lose the most lucrative period of the year at the most creator‑friendly split. ^[5]

Do this today: a 72‑hour KYC + cash‑flow checklist

1) Fast‑track Kick’s Stripe verification

• Open Creator Dashboard → Revenue → follow the verification banner. Have a government ID and address docs ready; Stripe will request photos and confirmations. ^[9]
• If you don’t see the banner, you may already be verified; if in doubt, contact Kick Support (green headset button in dashboard) and confirm status. ^[10]
• Expect email confirmation from Stripe when approved—keep that for records. ^[11]

2) Shore up backup revenue in case of delays

• Spin up or refresh a Ko‑fi page. It pays out instantly to your own PayPal/Stripe and charges 0–5% platform fees depending on plan—ideal as an emergency “tip line” if subs are temporarily disabled. ^[12]
• Stage a YouTube Memberships/Supers fallback if you simulcast; creators retain 70% of paid interactions, with mobile app store fees affecting take‑home. ^[13]
• Alert your community: add a pinned chat command and panel with your backup payment links for the next two weeks.

3) Confirm your broader Q4 logistics (merch and shipping)

• If you’re shipping merch, factor Amazon Shipping’s peak surcharges: $0.60 per package Nov 23–Dec 27 (plus increased large/extra‑heavy handling). Build this into your pricing or offer free shipping thresholds. ^[14]

Make the most of Kick’s economics (and protect your upside)

Kick’s economics still shine when you’re streaming consistently. Its partner program page says payouts since launch exceed $46M, and the 95/5 split compounds quickly at moderate subscriber counts. The catch: verification and compliance are non‑negotiable in 2025, across platforms. ^[15]

Smart pricing and packaging

• Create a “Q4 Founder” sub tier message and track redemptions via Discord roles and on‑stream overlays. Offer limited bonus VODs or watch parties in December.
• Run one “Support Swap” stream per week: highlight supporters by name, gift a few subs back (creates social proof), and route non‑sub supporters to your Ko‑fi tip link. ^[16]

If you multistream or maintain a presence on Twitch/YouTube

• Twitch’s Plus Program now includes a 60/40 tier at 100 Plus Points and 70/30 at 300 points (post‑Jan 24, 2024 update), broadening access to better splits. If you’re near thresholds, schedule “push” events to lock a higher split for Q4. ^[17]
• YouTube Memberships/Supers remain a stable 70/30—great as a redundancy layer if a Kick KYC review stalls. ^[18]

Exactly how to message your audience this weekend

Case math: What you actually leave on the table if you wait

• 300 Kick subs × $4.75 ≈ $1,425 per week. A 1‑week delay for verification is ~ $1.4K at risk. ^[20]
• At 600 subs, it’s ≈ $2,850/week. Missing Black Friday/Cyber Monday momentum can also depress December renewals and gifts.

FAQs creators asked this week

• “I don’t see a banner—am I fine?” Likely already verified, but you can confirm with Kick Support via the dashboard “contact staff” button. ^[21]
• “My payments say not activated.” That aligns with incomplete Stripe KYC; finish ID upload and watch for Stripe’s confirmation email. ^[22]
• “Do I lose subs during a pause?” Viewers can churn if the button is off; mitigate with Ko‑fi/YouTube links and a clear ETA.

Today’s sources and data points

• Kick Help Center: Stripe ID verification steps updated this week. ^[23]
• Creator reports (Nov 5–8): in‑app banner citing Nov 13 deadline; payments/subs paused pending KYC. ^[24]
• Kick’s economics: 95/5 split; partner program payout context. ^[25]
• Twitch Plus Program thresholds (60/40 and 70/30). ^[26]
• YouTube Memberships/Supers revenue share (70/30; app store fee caveats). ^[27]
• Holiday shipping surcharges to factor into merch pricing. ^[28]
• Backup tipping economics (Ko‑fi fees, instant payouts). ^[29]

Actionable takeaways

• Complete Stripe KYC in your Kick dashboard today; keep ID and address documents handy. ^[33]
• Pin a short message and backup links across chat panels, profile, Discord, and socials for the next 2 weeks.
• Price merch with peak surcharges in mind; consider limited‑time free shipping thresholds to maintain AOV. ^[34]
• If you multistream, map your Twitch Plus/YouTube Memberships milestones to lock higher splits through December. ^[35]

Q4 is too valuable to lose to a preventable payout pause. Take 30 minutes, verify, and keep the money flowing.