Many creators dream of earning money from YouTube videos, but real income starts only when you properly set up AdSense for YouTube. This is Google’s official program through which YouTube Partner Program creators get paid.

If you want to know how YouTube payments work, what PIN verification is, or how to submit your tax information, this article will clear all your doubts.

How to Get Started with AdSense for YouTube?

To start earning from YouTube, you must link an AdSense account from YouTube Studio.

Set Up an AdSense Account
Go to YouTube Studio → Earn Tab → AdSense Setup
Note: Only one AdSense account is allowed per Payee Name, as per Google’s policies.

If you already have an AdSense account and want to switch it, you can change it from the AdSense Linking Settings.

How Address & Identity Verification Works

Once your earnings cross the verification threshold (around $10), Google mails a PIN code to your physical address.

Enter this PIN in your AdSense dashboard to verify your address.
In some countries, identity verification is also required by uploading your name, address, or date of birth documents.

Why Tax Information Is Required?

If you get viewers from the United States, Google is legally required to deduct U.S. taxes from your earnings.

Go to your AdSense dashboard and submit the Tax Form (W-8BEN or W-9).
Providing accurate details helps in reducing the withholding rate.

Add a Payment Method

Once your earnings reach the payment threshold (usually $100 or ₹8000), YouTube will ask you to select a payment method.

Available options include:
- Bank Transfer (Wire/EFT)
- Cheque (in selected countries)
- UPI / Wallets (optional, depending on country)

When Do You Get Paid?

Your finalized YouTube earnings are added to AdSense between the 7th and 12th of every month.
If your balance meets the threshold, payments are issued between the 21st and 26th of the same month.

Example:
If you earn $100 in June, you’ll receive the payment between July 21–26.

Difference Between YouTube Payments Account & AdSense Account

YouTube now shows earnings separately in a dedicated payments account.
If you also use AdSense for blogs/websites, both have separate thresholds and payment schedules.
Earnings before 2022 remain in the old AdSense payment history.

FAQs

Can I use one AdSense account for both YouTube and Blog?
Yes, but payment processing for both will be tracked separately now.

Where can I check my YouTube earnings in AdSense?
Go to Payments → Payment Info → View Transactions

Final Conclusion
If you want to start earning from YouTube, make sure you:

• Set up an AdSense account
• Complete PIN & Identity verification
• Submit Tax details
• Add a Payment method

Once done, your YouTube income will be automatically transferred to your bank every month.