Medium Partner Program
The Medium Partner Program is Medium's built-in writer monetization system. Payout runs COULDNT_CONFIRM — application required, no follower minimum. Beginners typically earn COULDNT_CONFIRM, scaling to COULDNT_CONFIRM for top creators. Available Available to writers with a bank account and tax residence in supported countries (100+ listed, including US, UK, Canada, India, Australia, and most of Europe). Outlying territories of supported countries are not eligible..
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Availability
Available to writers with a bank account and tax residence in supported countries (100+ listed, including US, UK, Canada, India, Australia, and most of Europe). Outlying territories of supported countries are not eligible.
Last verified
Jun 16, 2026
Overview
The Medium Partner Program is Medium's built-in writer monetization system. It rewards writers for sharing their best work with paying Medium members, so authors are paid for engaging the platform's subscriber base rather than for selling directly. Applications are reviewed by the Medium team, and once accepted, writers connect a Stripe account and submit taxpayer information before they can start earning. Notably, a Medium membership subscription is no longer required to apply — the current bar is a complete profile, at least 6 published stories, and at least 3 months of activity on the platform. It's best for essayists, educators, and niche writers who can produce readable, high-retention articles that resonate with Medium's membership audience.
💡 Insider tip
You don't need a paid Medium membership to apply anymore — but you do need at least 6 published stories and 3+ months of history before you're eligible, so build a small catalog first. Make sure you have a bank account and tax residence in one of Medium's supported countries, since payouts run through Stripe.
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Payout Model
The Medium Partner Program rewards writers for sharing their best work with paying Medium members. Earnings come from member engagement with your stories; payouts are made via a connected Stripe account after taxpayer information is submitted.
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