TikTok Shop Updates Payment Settlement Policy With Four-Tier System
TikTok Shop will fully upgrade its payment settlement policy on June 9, changing the existing three-tier system to four tiers to better support sellers at different growth stages. Under the new rules, eligible Mall sellers can receive settlement in one day, while settlement cycles for stores that have not passed the new-store period will also be adjusted. Sellers should closely monitor their store ratings and risk-assessment status.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective June 9, 2026
- 2Settlement system upgraded from three tiers to four
- 3New accelerated settlement mode: 3 calendar days
- 4Mall sellers can receive settlement in as little as 1 calendar day
What happened?
TikTok Shop announced that it will implement a new four-tier settlement system from June 9, 2026: 1. Express settlement (1 calendar day): for TikTok Shop Mall stores rated 4.5 or above, or stores with Star Shop+ eligibility; 2. Accelerated settlement (3 calendar days): for stores that have passed the new-store period; 3. Standard settlement (8 calendar days): for stores that have not passed the new-store period; 4. Extended settlement (15 calendar days): dynamically adjusted based on account risk or violation records.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Focus on store ratings and new-store status because settlement cycles will be directly linked to store performance. Improve service quality to qualify for express or accelerated settlement and optimize cash flow.