Short answer: TCGplayer starts payments every Monday and Thursday, after fees, for sales marked "Completed - Pending Payment". A sale gets there 24 hours after a confirmed delivery, or 24 hours after the expected delivery date if there is no delivery scan. Direct deposits usually show up about four business days after the payment starts. Source: TCGplayer's help article When does TCGplayer issue payments? (checked November 1, 2026).
The payout schedule
TCGplayer's help center says: "Payments are initiated for sales listed as 'Completed - Pending Payment' by TCGplayer every Monday and Thursday after TCGplayer Fees have been deducted." So it is twice a week, not weekly, and the amount you get is already net of TCGplayer's fees.
- Holidays: if a payment day falls on a national holiday, the payment starts on the next business day.
- Direct deposit: payments "usually appear in accounts after four business days," but the exact timing depends on your bank. TCGplayer suggests asking your bank.
- International (non-U.S.) sellers paid through PayPal pay a 2% processing fee, capped at $20, taken as an adjustment.
When a sale becomes payable
A sale only joins a Monday or Thursday payment once it shows as "Completed - Pending Payment". Per the same article, that happens:
- 24 hours after delivery, when the tracking number can be "Confirmed as Delivered".
- 24 hours after the expected delivery date (EDD), when the tracking can't confirm delivery or the order shipped without tracking.
- 21 days after the order is marked shipped, for orders sent outside the United States.
- After the release date, for presale orders. Until then they aren't eligible for payment.
A cash-flow timeline for one order
Here is how the rules above add up for a domestic order with tracking. The days are an example; your carrier and bank set the real gaps.
| Step | Example day | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1. You ship | Friday | You've already paid for the envelope, toploader and postage. |
| 2. Delivered | Tuesday | The tracking shows "Delivered" (no scan? the clock runs from the EDD instead). |
| 3. Payable | Wednesday | 24 hours later the sale shows "Completed - Pending Payment". |
| 4. Payment starts | Thursday | The next Monday or Thursday payment run, minus TCGplayer fees. |
| 5. Money in the bank | About the next Wednesday | Direct deposit usually appears after about four business days. |
In this example, about 12 days pass between paying for postage and seeing the money. Miss the Thursday run by a few hours and the sale waits for Monday. An order to another country waits 21 days from the ship date before it is even payable.
Why a payment can be held
TCGplayer says that when an order is under review because of a buyer dispute, the funds for that order "will be temporarily held until the outcome is decided," and you may not be paid for it. If the order was already paid, an equal amount is held back from future deposits until the claim is decided. If the money is late and no dispute is open, check the order status first (is it "Completed - Pending Payment" yet?), then ask your bank about the deposit.
How to plan around the gap
Keep a supplies buffer. Postage and packaging are paid on the day you ship; the money for those orders comes back about one and a half to two weeks later, more for international orders.
Ship with tracking when it counts. A confirmed delivery makes the sale payable 24 hours after delivery. Without a delivery scan you wait for the expected delivery date plus 24 hours.
Ship fast. The clock doesn't start until the buyer has the cards, so every day an order sits on your desk is a day later you get paid.
FAQ
How often does TCGplayer pay sellers?
Twice a week. TCGplayer starts payments every Monday and Thursday for sales marked "Completed - Pending Payment", after its fees are deducted. If that day is a national holiday, the payment starts on the next business day.
When does a TCGplayer sale become payable?
24 hours after the tracking confirms delivery. If delivery can't be confirmed, or the order shipped without tracking, it becomes payable 24 hours after the expected delivery date.
How long does a TCGplayer direct deposit take?
TCGplayer says direct deposits usually appear in your account after four business days, but the exact timing depends on your bank.
When do I get paid for international orders?
Orders shipped outside the United States become payable 21 days after the order is marked as shipped.
Why is my TCGplayer payment on hold?
If an order is under review because of a buyer dispute, TCGplayer holds the funds for that order until the outcome is decided. If the order was already paid, an equal amount is held back from future deposits.
Sources
- TCGplayer Help: When does TCGplayer issue payments? (checked November 1, 2026)