Shopify affiliate payouts typically occur 30 to 60 days after a referral's payment is confirmed. The exact timing depends on the plan the customer purchases and the payment method you choose. Shopify uses a 30-day holding period to ensure that referred customers do not cancel their subscriptions. After this period, commissions are paid out. Shopify processes payouts through PayPal or other payment options once the hold period ends. You can expect to receive your earnings in your PayPal account or preferred payment method at the beginning of each month, depending on when your referral payments clear.