This is your complete guide to getting paid as a Curri gig driver — how your payout is calculated, how and when you get paid, what fees apply, and how to manage your payout method.
How Delivery Payouts are Determined
You can see the payout breakdown before you claim a delivery. The payout for each delivery is determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to:
Number of miles between pickup and drop-off
Vehicle type requested
Size of the load
Market conditions (e.g., local regulations, demand patterns, gas prices)
Loading/unloading requirements
Tolls
If something unusual comes up on a delivery — like an unexpected long wait at pickup or an added toll — see the Payout Increases article for details on requesting additional pay.
When You're Paid
Weekly Payout (default): Every Wednesday, for all deliveries completed in the prior week. No fee. This is the default payout method and requires no action on your part.
Instant Pay: Available any time after a delivery is completed, if you have a debit card or bank account on file. Funds typically arrive within minutes, though bank processing can occasionally add a short delay. Fee: $1.00 flat + 1.5% per payout.
Cutoff time: Each Wednesday payout covers every delivery completed from the prior Wednesday at 11:00 AM Pacific through this Wednesday at 10:59:59 AM Pacific.
Anything completed at or after 11:00 AM on cutoff day rolls into the following week's payout instead.
Payouts over $500 go through a quick internal review for accuracy. We'll approve it as soon as possible — always within one business day.
Fee Structure
Example: 1 delivery, $100 gross
Payout Method | Occupational Accident Insurance Fee | Instant Pay Fee | Total Fees | Net Payout |
Weekly Payout | $0.65 | — | $0.65 | $99.35 |
Instant Pay | $0.65 | $1.00 + $1.50 (1.5%) | $3.15 | $96.85 |
Example: 5 deliveries in one payout, $500 gross total
Payout Method | Occupational Accident Insurance Fee | Instant Pay Fee | Total Fees | Net Payout |
Weekly Payout | $3.25 (5 × $0.65) | — | $3.25 | $496.75 |
Instant Pay | $3.25 (5 × $0.65) | $7.50 (1.5%) + $1.00 | $11.75 | $488.25 |
The insurance fee always scales with the number of deliveries in a payout — it's $0.65 per delivery, not a flat fee per payout. No fee is charged if a delivery is cancelled. Read more about Occupational Accident Insurance here.
Add or Manage a Payout Method
You can use either a checking account or a debit card for payouts.
Add a payout method for the first time:
From your Earnings screen, tap the green banner Update your payment info
Enter your debit or bank account information in the Your Payment Methods section.
Fill out the form with your information.
Add a new bank account or debit card later:
From your Earnings screen, tap Update your payment info.
Tap Add a New Account or Add a New Card.
Change your default payment method:
From your Earnings screen, tap Update your payment info.
Tap Edit next to the method you want to make your default.
Check the box next to Set as Default Payment Method.
How to Request an Instant Payout
Tap your Accruing balance (This Week).
Tap the Instant Payout button at the bottom of the screen.
Choose the card or bank account you want the funds sent to.
Tap Process Instant Payout to agree to the fee and complete the payout.
That's it — you should see your funds soon.
Payout Statuses
Each payout moves through the following statuses:
Status | What it means |
Accruing | Your delivery is complete and its earnings have been added to your upcoming payout total, but the payout hasn't been finalized or sent yet. |
Pending deposit | Your payout has been finalized and sent for processing — funds are on the way to your bank account or debit card. |
Paid | Funds have been successfully deposited to your account. |
Failed | The deposit attempt was unsuccessful (for example, due to incorrect or outdated account information) and needs your attention. |
Finding a Payout's Details
Where did my payout deposit to? Which deliveries were included? It's easy to find out, just follow these steps:
Go to Payout Logs.
Tap the deposit you want to review.
The account the deposit was sent to appears at the top; scroll down to see every delivery included in that payout, along with the payout amount for each individual delivery.
Additional Pay Eligibility
Sometimes, the plan changes. When it does, you may be eligible for additional pay. Check out Payout Increases to learn more.
FAQ
Can I switch between Weekly and Instant Pay?
Yes — you can choose Instant Pay on a per-payout basis any time you have a debit card or bank account on file, or simply do nothing and receive your free Weekly Payout every Wednesday.
Is Instant Pay going away?
No. Weekly payouts are just the new default schedule — Instant Pay is still available whenever you need cash sooner.
Do debit cards and bank accounts both work for Instant Pay?
Yes, both are eligible — but Stripe (our payment processor) determines eligibility for each individual card or account. If a method isn't eligible, the app will show it as ineligible and you'll need to choose a different one, or use it for free Weekly Payout instead.
Why is there an insurance fee?
The $0.65 fee covers per-delivery insurance coverage and applies to every completed delivery, no matter which payout method you choose. If a payout bundles multiple deliveries (like a Weekly Payout), the fee is charged once per delivery — not once for the whole payout.
When does the new weekly schedule start?
August 26, 2026. Before that date, payouts continue on the existing daily schedule.
What is the cutoff time for a delivery to be included in that week's payout?
The cutoff is Wednesday at 10:59:59 AM Pacific. See "Cutoff time" above for the full window.
Why is this changing?
This lets us keep offering some of the best pay per mile in the industry long-term, and brings us closer in line with how other gig delivery apps handle payouts. Your rate isn't changing, and Instant Pay is still there anytime you need cash sooner.
If you do not see the Earnings section of the app, or it looks different than described above, you need to update the app to the newest version. Here's an article to help.