# Source: https://polar.sh/docs/features/finance/accounts.md

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# 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.