Wish Local payments FAQ

Wish Local payments FAQ

We want to ensure you are paid for your efforts!

Here’s everything you need to know about Wish Local payments.

• How do I get paid?
• How do I set up a PayPal account for Wish Local?
• How do I check my PayPal account in the Wish Local app?
• How do I change my PayPal account?
• How do I track payments in the Wish Local app?

How do I get paid?

We'll pay you a small commission for each eligible Wish order you help fulfill. 

Payments are processed biweekly on the 1st and 15th of each month via PayPal. Please note that payments are released approximately 3 - 6 business days after the 1st and 15th of each month. Business days are Monday - Friday and do not include holidays. 

You are eligible for your first payment after you complete your first customer pickup. You will receive payment on the next eligible payment date.¹

If you don't have a PayPal account, you can create one on their website for free. Payments are subject to a PayPal transaction fee.²

How do I set up a PayPal account for Wish Local?

Visit PayPal’s website to create a free account.

You can create a business or personal PayPal account.

Once you have a PayPal account, you can register it in the Wish Local app to start receiving payments.

How to register your PayPal account in the Wish Local app

1. Open the Home tab in the Wish Local app.
2. Scroll to the Your Tasks section.
3. Tap Add payment information.
4. Enter the email address associated with your PayPal account.
5. Tap Save Changes when you are finished adding your PayPal information.

How do I check my PayPal account in the Wish Local app?

1. Open the Account tab in the Wish Local app.
2. Tap About. 

You’ll see the PayPal email address that is registered to your Wish Local account in the About section.

How do I change my PayPal account?

Contact Wish Local support from the email address associated with your Wish Local account to update your PayPal information.

Please include your new PayPal email address in your request. 

Please note that it may take over a month for any missed payments to be reflected in your account. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

How do I track payments in the Wish Local app?

You can view your earnings anytime in the Home tab of the Wish Local app. 

How to view your current earnings and payment history

1. Open the Home tab in the Wish Local app.
2. Scroll to the Your Pay section to view your current earnings and next payment date.
3. Tap View all to see the full history of your payments.

We have compiled a list of terms to help you track your payments in the Wish Local app.

Confirmed Balance: These earnings will be paid on the next payment date.³

On each payment date, your Confirmed Balance will reset to zero once we start processing the payment. You will not see the payment in your PayPal account until the processing period is complete.⁴

Next Payment Date: This section shows the next upcoming payment date.

Current Earnings: This section lists an itemized breakdown of the earnings counted in your Confirmed Balance.

Previous Earnings: This section contains a history of previous earnings.

Please contact Wish Local support if you have any questions about payments.

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1. You must register your PayPal account in the Wish Local app to receive payments. If you don’t have a valid PayPal account associated with your Wish Local account, we will retry any pending payments on each payment cycle until they are processed successfully.

2. Please be advised that PayPal requires a processing fee of 0.1% (less than 1 percent) that will be deducted from each payment.

3. You must register your PayPal account in the Wish Local app to receive payments. If you don’t have a valid PayPal account associated with your Wish Local account, we will retry any pending payments on each payment cycle until they are processed successfully.

4. Please note that payments are released approximately 3 - 6 business days after the 1st and 15th of each month.