# Signing Up for Payouts

Learn how to get started with Payouts.

## Step 1: Contact Finix

Reach out to your Finix point-of-contact or the [Finix Sales](/content/contact-us/index.html) team with:

- A link to your website.
- A brief explanation of how you plan to use Payouts.
- The countries you plan to use Payouts in.

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## Step 2: Login to Your Payouts Sandbox

Finix will work with you to set up your Payouts Sandbox. A Payouts Sandbox includes:

- A Payouts Dashboard
- API Credentials

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## Step 3: Build Your Payouts Integration

Build out your integration and begin testing Payouts. See [Card Payouts](https://docs.finix.com/guides/payouts/card-payouts) for details on how to process a Card Payout.

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## Step 4: Apply for a Live Account

When you're ready to apply for a live environment, reach out to your Finix point-of-contact or the [Finix Support](mailto:support@finix.com) team.

Before we can grant access to a live environment, Finix must evaluate your business and integration. Access to a live environment enables you to process live payouts and initiate real money movements.

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## Step 5: Approval

Finix will evaluate your integration and, if approved, set up your live environment.

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## Next Steps

Once you have access to your live environment, you can proceed with sending payouts to cards or bank accounts.

[**Managing Payouts**](https://docs.finix.com/guides/payouts/managing-payouts) Learn how to manage your payout activity using the Payouts Dashboard.  
[**Card Payouts**](https://docs.finix.com/guides/payouts/card-payouts) Learn how to send money to recipients' credit or debit cards.  
[**Bank Payouts**](https://docs.finix.com/guides/payouts/bank-payouts) Learn how to send money to recipients' bank accounts.