How do you create an Airtm account and get paid from Outlier?

Quick Answer: To get paid from Outlier with Airtm, create a free Airtm account, verify your identity, and connect Airtm in your Outlier payment settings. Your Outlier payout then lands automatically in your Airtm balance in US digital dollars (USDC), and you choose when to convert it to your local currency or spend it. Creating and verifying your account takes a few minutes and only needs an email address and a government-issued ID.

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What is Airtm?

Airtm is a digital dollar wallet for freelancers, remote workers, and contractors who earn US dollars and live outside the United States. Airtm holds your balance in USDC, a digital dollar that keeps a 1:1 value with the US dollar, and lets you convert to local currency through hundreds of cash-out methods worldwide. Airtm has operated for 11 years and serves 3M+ users across 190+ countries.

• Airtm is a digital dollar wallet for people who earn US dollars outside the United States.
• Airtm holds your balance in USDC, which keeps a 1:1 value with the US dollar.
• Airtm is one of the payment methods Outlier offers to pay its contributors.

How do you create an Airtm account?

To create an Airtm account, sign up at airtm.com with your email address and set a password. Creating an account is free and takes a few minutes.

1. Sign up: Go to airtm.com and register with your email address. You will set a password and confirm your email.
2. Open your account: After confirming your email, you can access your Airtm account and start the verification step.

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How do you verify your Airtm account?

To verify your Airtm account, complete identity verification (KYC) in the app by uploading a government-issued ID and a selfie. KYC (Know Your Customer) is the identity check required by financial regulations, and verification is usually approved within minutes to a few hours. A verified account can receive payments, hold USDC, and cash out to local currency.

1. Open verification: In the app, go to your profile and select identity verification.
2. Upload your documents: Add a photo of your government-issued ID and a selfie.
3. Wait for approval: Verification is usually approved within minutes to a few hours. Once approved, your account is fully active.

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How do you connect Airtm to Outlier?

You connect Airtm from the payment settings inside your Outlier account, using the email address linked to your Airtm account. You do this once, and your next weekly payout is sent to Airtm automatically.

1. Open your payment settings: In Outlier, go to Your Account → Payment.
2. Select Airtm: Find Airtm in the list of payment methods and click Connect.
3. Enter your Airtm email: Use the same email address you registered your Airtm account with, and confirm the connection. Your status changes from "Not connected" to connected.
4. Wait for your next payout: Outlier processes payments weekly, and processing can take up to 12 hours to reach your Airtm balance.

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How do you receive an Outlier payment in Airtm?

Outlier deposits your weekly payment directly into your Airtm balance in USDC. You do not request the transfer or share bank details with Outlier — once your Airtm account is connected, the payment arrives automatically. Your earnings stay in USDC until you decide to convert them, which protects their dollar value while your local currency moves.

• Outlier deposits your weekly payment into your Airtm balance in USDC.
• Your earnings stay in dollars until you choose to convert them.

How do you withdraw your funds from Airtm?

At Airtm you have two options for withdrawing funds, and you choose the one that works best for you. Both let you see the amount you will receive before you confirm.

• Direct withdrawal: Send funds straight to your bank account without a cashier. Direct withdrawal is usually the cheaper option and takes longer to arrive.
• Peer to Peer (P2P): Complete the withdrawal with a cashier through the Airtm P2P network. The P2P network is a peer-to-peer exchange where you convert dollars to local currency with another verified user, you see the exchange rate before confirming, and Airtm holds the funds in escrow until both sides confirm. P2P is usually the faster option. Escrow means Airtm secures the money until the transaction is complete, so your funds are protected if anything goes wrong.

Availability of each option depends on your country. Fees and cash-out methods also vary depending on where you are.

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Why choose Airtm to get paid from Outlier?

Contributors choose Airtm for three reasons: the amount of local currency they keep, how fast the money arrives, and the ability to hold earnings in dollars instead of converting immediately. Unlike a method that converts your payout on a fixed schedule, Airtm keeps your earnings in USDC until you decide to convert them.

• Airtm keeps your Outlier earnings in dollars until you choose to convert.
• Holding earnings in USDC protects their value while local currency moves.
• Airtm lets you cash out, spend with a virtual card, or earn yield from the same balance.

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Key takeaways

• Creating an Airtm account is free and only needs an email address and a government-issued ID.
• You verify your account with a photo of your ID and a selfie; verification is usually approved within minutes to a few hours.
• You connect Airtm once in Outlier's payment settings, and your weekly payout then arrives automatically in USDC.
• Airtm offers two ways to withdraw — direct withdrawal (usually cheaper) and Peer to Peer (usually faster) — and you see the amount before confirming.
• Your earnings stay in dollars until you choose to convert, protecting their value while local currency moves.

FAQ

Does it cost money to create an Airtm account? No. Creating an Airtm account is free. You only pay a fee when you cash out to local currency, and the fee depends on your country and the withdrawal method you choose.

How long does Airtm verification take? Airtm identity verification is usually approved within minutes to a few hours after you upload your government-issued ID and a selfie.

How long does it take to get my Outlier payment? Outlier processes payouts weekly, and processing can take up to 12 hours to reach your Airtm balance. Cashing out to local currency then takes from minutes to a couple of business days, depending on the withdrawal method.

What are the two ways to withdraw funds from Airtm? Airtm offers direct withdrawal, which sends funds to your bank without a cashier and is usually cheaper, and Peer to Peer, which completes the withdrawal with a cashier through the P2P network and is usually faster.

Can I switch from another payment method to Airtm on Outlier? Yes. You can connect Airtm from the Payment section of your Outlier account at any time, and your next weekly payout is sent to whichever method is active at that time.

What is USDC? USDC is a digital dollar that holds a 1:1 value with the US dollar and is fully backed by reserves at Circle. Outlier pays into your Airtm balance in USDC so your earnings hold their dollar value until you convert them.

Is Airtm safe for receiving Outlier payments? Airtm is registered with FinCEN (the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network), incorporated in Delaware, USA, and holds balances in USDC, fully backed by reserves at Circle. Outlier lists Airtm as an official payment method.

Ready to get paid from Outlier with Airtm? Create your free Airtm account and connect it in your Outlier payment settings.