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# Step 5. Earnings & Withdrawal

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This guide explains how you earn H‑Points and withdraw them to PayPal.
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### Before you start

* You completed at least one event.
* Your PayPal account is set in your profile. See [\[Creator\] Managing Your Profile](/reference/creator-managing-your-profile.md).

### What you will do

1. Check your H‑Points balance.
2. Review transaction history.
3. Request a withdrawal.
4. Track withdrawal status.

### How H‑Points work

H‑Points are your reward balance.

You can view balance and history in **Wallet**.

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Reward timing depends on the event rules.

Some events credit after submission.

Some events require brand review first.
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### Steps

#### 1) Open Wallet

Open **Wallet** to see:

* **Available balance** (withdrawable)
* **Total earned**
* **Total withdrawn**

#### 2) Review transaction history

Filter by:

* **All**
* **Earned**
* **Withdrawn**
* **Bonus**
* **Refund**

Each item shows description, date, and amount.

#### 3) Withdraw H‑Points

1. Open **Wallet**.
2. Click **Withdraw**.
3. Confirm your PayPal account.
4. Review the fee breakdown.
5. Confirm.

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A processing fee applies.

Minimum withdrawal amount is shown on the withdraw screen.
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#### 4) Check withdrawal status

* **Pending Review**: processing
* **Completed**: sent to your PayPal
* **Failed**: contact support
* **Cancelled**: withdrawal cancelled

### Expected result

Your withdrawal shows **Completed**.

Funds appear in your PayPal account.

### Troubleshooting

* **Withdraw button is disabled**: check the minimum amount shown on the screen.
* **Withdrawal failed**: confirm your PayPal info in your profile, then try again.
* **H‑Points not credited yet**: re-check the event timeline and rules.

### Need help?

Email **<help@hypercape.com>** with a screenshot of the Wallet screen.