Darkbloom withdrawals: minimums, fees, countries and “On the way”
Updated
Short answer: you withdraw earned credits from the Darkbloom console through Stripe. Standard withdrawals are free with a $1 minimum; instant payouts to a debit card cost 1.5% (at least $0.50). International bank withdrawals can need a larger amount, set by Stripe for each country. Everything below comes from Darkbloom’s open-source billing code and docs (links at the end). For a withdrawal that is stuck or failed, only Darkbloom support can help.
What you can withdraw
- Only what you earned by serving. Credits you bought to use Darkbloom’s API can’t be withdrawn.
- Withdrawals go through Stripe. You set up payouts once in the console, which sends you to a form hosted by Stripe.
Fees, minimums and timing
| Method | Fee | Minimum | Typical arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | None | $1 | 1–3 business days, in your local currency (up to 7–10 in Japan) |
| Instant (debit card) | 1.5%, at least $0.50 | $1 | About 30 minutes |
| International bank withdrawal | None; Darkbloom pays Stripe’s charges | $1, or more where Stripe sets a higher minimum for your country | Several business days after it is sent |
Countries
- Darkbloom added international bank withdrawals through Stripe Global Payouts with version 0.9.0 (September 7, 2026). If your country isn’t covered by Darkbloom’s regular Stripe setup, payout setup uses a Stripe-hosted recipient form instead.
- “Bank withdrawals are not available in this country yet. Your earnings remain in your account.” means your country isn’t on Darkbloom’s list. Your balance stays where it is.
- “Payouts for your country are almost ready” means Stripe hasn’t yet approved Darkbloom for payouts to your country. Try again in a few days.
- Taiwan is a known example: in August 2026 Stripe refused Taiwanese payout accounts until Darkbloom was approved for them (GitHub issue #684).
“Temporarily unavailable”
“Bank withdrawals are temporarily unavailable. Your earnings remain in your account.” appears when Darkbloom has paused bank withdrawals or Stripe didn’t respond. Your balance isn’t touched. The problem is on Darkbloom’s or Stripe’s side, not in your account, so try again later.
What each withdrawal status means
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Processing | Darkbloom is handling the withdrawal. |
| On the way | The money is in your Stripe account; Stripe’s daily payout sends it to your bank in your local currency. |
| Sent to bank | International withdrawal: the money has left Stripe. Your bank may take several business days. |
| Paid | Paid out to your bank or card. |
| Under review | Stripe is reviewing it. Don’t submit it again. |
| Needs review | Contact support. Your funds stay reserved; don’t submit another withdrawal. |
| Return pending | The transfer came back and is being reconciled. |
| Returned to balance | The transfer came back and your earnings were restored. |
| Failed – refunded | It failed and the amount went back to your balance. |
| Failed – contact support | It failed and needs Darkbloom support. |
Stuck on “On the way”
On the way means Darkbloom has moved the money to your Stripe account and is waiting for Stripe’s automatic payout to your bank. Darkbloom marks it Paid only when Stripe reports that payout. For some international accounts Stripe holds each transfer for 24 hours first, and Darkbloom matches Stripe payouts to withdrawals without comparing amounts, because of currency conversion. So a withdrawal can stay On the way after the money has reached your bank. Check your bank and your Stripe dashboard (linked from the console) first. Darkbloom’s system flags withdrawals that stay unfinished for more than 48 hours to its team. If the money never arrived, contact Darkbloom support.
When a withdrawal fails
- If Stripe clearly refuses a withdrawal, Darkbloom refunds it to your balance and shows Failed – refunded.
- If Stripe doesn’t answer, the withdrawal goes on hold and is not refunded, because the transfer may still go through. It completes or is resolved on its own; contact support if it hasn’t updated within 24 hours.
- If an instant payout fails, Darkbloom refunds the instant fee and the money arrives through the standard daily payout instead.
- If your Stripe account was closed, Darkbloom unlinks it and you can set up payouts again in the console.
Sources
- Withdrawal fees, minimums and Global Payouts limits: github.com/Layr-Labs/d-inference/blob/master/docs/reference/pricing-model.md
- Payout flow, statuses and Stripe webhooks: github.com/Layr-Labs/d-inference/blob/master/docs/architecture/billing.md
- Console wording for statuses, errors and arrival times: github.com/Layr-Labs/d-inference/blob/master/console-ui/src/components/payouts/payout-copy.ts
- Country and availability messages: github.com/Layr-Labs/d-inference/blob/master/coordinator/api/global_payouts_onboarding.go
- Taiwan onboarding: github.com/Layr-Labs/d-inference/issues/684
- Release notes (0.9.0 international bank withdrawals): github.com/Layr-Labs/d-inference/releases/tag/v0.9.0
How BloomGauge helps
BloomGauge shows confirmed credits from your Darkbloom account per model and hour, with base rewards separate, so you can see what you have earned before you withdraw. It never touches payouts or withdrawals; those stay in Darkbloom’s console.
Questions
What is the minimum Darkbloom withdrawal?
$1. Standard withdrawals are free and instant payouts to a debit card cost 1.5% (at least $0.50). International bank withdrawals can need more where Stripe sets a higher minimum for your country; the console shows that amount before you confirm.
How long does a Darkbloom withdrawal take?
Standard withdrawals usually arrive in 1–3 business days in your local currency (up to 7–10 in Japan). Instant payouts to a debit card take about 30 minutes. International bank withdrawals can take several business days after they are sent.
Why does my Darkbloom withdrawal still say “On the way”?
Darkbloom marks a withdrawal Paid only when Stripe reports the payout to your bank, and it can miss that match, so the status can lag. Check your bank and Stripe dashboard first; if the money hasn’t arrived, contact Darkbloom support.
Darkbloom says withdrawals aren’t available in my country. Do I lose my earnings?
No. The message itself says your earnings remain in your account. Your balance stays until withdrawals open for your country.
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Updated 2026-09-29. Still stuck? Ask in #bloomgauge on the Darkbloom Slack or contact us. BloomGauge is independent and not affiliated with Darkbloom.