PAYMENT | Updating Payment Info – Developer Portal - Support

The Payment Info page is in your account settings if you are a registered Kongregate developer.

The form on the Payment Info page collects the information Kongregate needs to:

Verify your identity
Determine tax treatment
Send payments to you

If you do not complete this form, your game will not be published.

If you previously completed this page and the information is out of date, Kongregate may not be able to pay any monies you are owed. You should regularly check back to the Payment Info page to verify everything is still correct, or if any of your details (like address, bank details, tax status etc.) change.

What information do I need to complete or update the Payment Info form?

Tell us which method of payment you prefer;
Submit tax information equivalent to an IRS W-9 or IRS W-8 form
Includes (as applicable):
- Legal full name (not username)
- Business/entity name (as applicable)
- Physical address (no P.O. boxes if possible)
- Country of residence
- Social Security Number (SSN), Employer Identification Number (EIN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN) or foreign tax ID number
- Tax classification information (including withholding and exemptions as appropriate)

Note: Without a valid W-8 default tax withholding is 30%

Quick links:

Payment Method

I am a U.S. Person

Tax Information (W-9)

Tax Information (W-8 BEN)

Guidance provided here is intended to help developers understand the nature of information required. However, this does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or regulatory advice and developers should seek professional help if they have questions about their particular tax status or how to correctly complete this form.

Payment Method

Choose either PayPal, or Electronic Funds Transfer (US bank accounts only)

If you don't have a U.S. bank account, you should choose PayPal
Kongregate may add additional payment options in future

Notes:

Minimum payment threshold: the amount payable to you must reach a minimum threshold before payments will be made. If a monthly pay period ends and your account has less than the minimum threshold, your balance will roll over to the next month. This rollover process will continue until your account reaches the threshold.

The thresholds are:
- ~$25 → PayPal
- ~$100 → EFT
If you were an approved developer prior to April 2026, we may still pay you via other methods. See Wire Transfer or Check.

I am a U.S. Person

Select 'Yes' or 'No'

For federal tax purposes, you are considered a U.S. person if you are:

An individual who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien
A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States
An estate (other than a foreign estate)
A domestic trust (as defined in Regulations section 301.7701-7).

If you select 'Yes', continue to complete the form as Tax Information (W-9), below.

If you select 'No', continue to complete the form as Tax Information (W-8 BEN), below.

Tax Information (W-9)

Below is a copy of form you will complete online.

Where there are options (dropdown lists or checkboxes that open additional information) these are indicated with arrows in the screenshot below.

For guidance on what is required for each entry please see IRS instructions on the W-9 form here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Note - you do not need to send us a W-9 form, filling out the Payment Info form gives us the required information
If you have FATCA Chapter 4 Status to claim, you can find these options at the bottom of this online form

SAVE the form when complete to submit. Any errors highlighted should be corrected before continuing
If the above screenshot is unclear, open the online form
Developers should seek professional tax or legal advice if unsure how to complete this form, before submitting

Tax Information (W-8 BEN)

Below is a copy of form you will complete online.

Where there are options (dropdown lists or checkboxes that open additional information) these are indicated with arrows in the screenshot below.

For guidance on what is required for each entry please see IRS instructions on the W-8 form here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8ben.pdf
Note - you do not need to send us an actual W-8 BEN form unless the online directions tell you to, filling out the Payment Info form usually gives us the required information

Choose your legal entity type:

Complete the fields:

SAVE the form when complete to submit. Any errors highlighted should be corrected before continuing
If the above screenshot is unclear, open the online form
Developers should seek professional tax or legal advice if unsure how to complete this form, before submitting

Do I need to complete this form before earning revenue?

Yes - if you don't yet have a published game.

You must send us this information before you can publish your game, and if it isn't published, it isn't earning revenue.

No - if you already have a published game.

Your game(s) will still generate revenue, but if this information is incomplete or out of date Kongregate cannot issue payments to you.

Can I change my details later?

Yes. You can come back to this page at any time to:

Update payment method
Change tax information
Modify address

However:

Changes may delay upcoming payments

Is my data secure and how is it used?

Your information is used to:

Comply with tax laws
Process payments
Issue required tax forms (e.g., 1099, 1042)

It is not shared beyond legal/reporting requirements

Will I receive any forms for my taxes?

Yes. If payments to you meet the required threshold each calendar year, Kongregate will issue either a Form 1099, Form 1042 or other required tax documentation as applicable to developers.

Who should I contact if I have issues filling the form?

If you have questions regarding your legal or tax circumstances and what you should fill in, please consult your legal or tax advisor.

If you experience issues with this form (such as not being able to submit and no errors are showing) please contact developer support at developers@kongregate.com