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Patreon Payouts Blocked by W-8BEN?

Patreon immediately freezes payouts if your W-8BEN form expires (every 3 years) or contains inconsistent information.

Non-US creators often face rejection because their "Patreon Profile Location" doesn't exactly match the "Permanent Residence" on their tax form.

What This Page Is For

This service helps you unblock your Patreon earnings by identifying exactly which field on your W-8BEN triggered the freeze.

Common Patreon Rejection Themes

  • Country mismatch (IP address vs Tax Form)
  • Expired W-8BEN (Form older than 3 years)
  • Name mismatch (Creator Name vs Legal Name)
  • Incorrect "US Person" selection for international creators

What This Service Does

  • Reviews your Patreon rejection notice
  • Provides a checklist to match your profile to your tax form
  • Ensures you don't accidentally claim US residency

What This Service Does NOT Do

  • No tax advice on Patreon earnings
  • No contact with Patreon Trust & Safety
  • No guarantee of instant unblocking

$19

One-time explanation

Submit Your Patreon Message

Paste the notification you see in your "Payouts" or "Settings" tab.

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