Creator Fund & Rewards Eligible Countries

**The Creator Rewards Program replaced the Creator Fund in the US and select countries starting in 2023.** Creator Rewards pays $0.40 to $1.00 per 1,000 views (up to 20x higher than the old Fund). It requires videos to be 1 minute or longer and has higher requirements (10K followers, 100K monthly views). The old Creator Fund paid $0.02 to $0.04 per 1,000 views for any video length. Creator Rewards focuses on longer-form content and prioritizes watch time over raw view counts.

**TikTok rolls out monetization programs gradually based on advertising market strength, regulatory environment, and user base size.** Countries with strong digital advertising markets (US, UK, Germany) get priority access. Higher ad revenues enable better creator payouts. TikTok navigates local regulations about content creator payments, tax compliance, and data privacy laws. Some regions will never get the Creator Fund but will receive TikTok Shop or other monetization features based on market conditions.

**No, TikTok verifies your eligibility through 5 signals: phone number, payment information, IP address history, device location, and behavioral patterns.** Using a VPN to fake your location violates the Terms of Service of TikTok. This results in permanent account ban, forfeiture of earnings, and inability to join future monetization programs. The fraud detection systems of TikTok flag suspicious activity. Focus on legitimate alternatives available in your region instead.

To join Creator Rewards (in eligible countries): You need 10,000+ followers, 100,000+ video views in the last 30 days, account in good standing with no community guideline violations, age 18+, and create original content 1 minute or longer. Videos must meet quality standards including no heavy watermarks from other platforms, no duplicate content, and genuine engagement. The program pays significantly more than the old Creator Fund ($0.40-$1.00 vs $0.02-$0.04 per 1K views) but has stricter content requirements.

**Revenue Per Mille (RPM) varies dramatically by region due to local advertising rates.** US Creator Rewards pays $0.40 to $1.00 per 1K views. US advertisers pay premium Cost Per Mille (CPM) rates ($5 to $15 per 1,000 ad impressions). UK and Germany pay $0.25 to $0.60 due to strong European advertising markets. The legacy Creator Fund in other regions pays only $0.02 to $0.04 because advertiser demand is lower. These differences directly reflect what advertisers pay to reach audiences in each country. Creators earn more when their viewers live in high-value advertising markets.

Focus on multiple income streams: (1) Brand deals work worldwide and often pay $500-$5,000+ per sponsored post for accounts with 50K+ engaged followers—far more than Creator Fund; (2) LIVE gifts are available in most countries with just 1K+ followers and can generate $100-$5,000+ monthly for regular streamers; (3) TikTok Shop affiliate is expanding rapidly with 5-20% commissions; (4) Build external monetization through Patreon ($5-$50/member), online courses ($50-$500+ per sale), or consulting services. Many successful creators in ineligible countries earn $3,000-$10,000+ monthly without Creator Fund access.

Yes. TikTok has announced expansion plans for 2026. Western Europe (Belgium, Portugal, Scandinavia) is most likely for Q2-Q3 2026, following TikTok Shop rollout. Asia-Pacific markets including New Zealand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are expected Q3 2026. Latin American expansion (Chile, Peru, Colombia) is planned for late 2026. The expansion depends on TikTok's advertising revenue growth in each region, regulatory approvals for creator payments, and payment infrastructure readiness. Countries with active TikTok Shop programs typically receive Creator Rewards within 6-12 months.

Yes, absolutely. LIVE gifts require only 1,000 followers in most countries and can generate meaningful income ($100-$1,000+ monthly) if you stream consistently. Brand deals can start with as few as 5,000-10,000 engaged followers in the right niche—micro-influencers in specific niches (beauty, fitness, finance) often command $200-$1,000 per sponsored post. TikTok Shop affiliate has no minimum follower requirement in available regions. External link monetization (courses, Patreon, coaching) works with any following size if you have engaged viewers who trust your expertise. Focus on building genuine audience connection rather than follower count.