> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.dusupay.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.dusupay.com/appendix/availing-payout-funds.md). # Availing Payout Funds Some merchants wish that collected funds can be used for processing payouts/disbursements. This section what the merchant needs to do to avail balance for handling payouts The platform requires that the merchant explicitly requests for funds to be availed for payouts/disbursements. This way, the merchant has full control of what their collections/deposits are used for. When the merchant initiates this request on the platform, the finance team handles the request and when approved, the merchant will be notified via email. **Step 1:** Click on Sub-Account Transfers Menu.

**Step 2:** Click on "Create" Button**.**

**Step 3:** Click "Payout Funds Transfer".

**Step 4:** Click "From Account" dropdown. Select Account.

**Step 5:** Click "From Wallet" dropdown. Select Wallet.

**Step 6:** Click "Receiver Account" dropdown. Select Account.

**Step7:** Click "To Wallet" dropdown. Select Wallet.

**Step 8**: Click the "Transfer Amount " field. Enter Amount.

**Step 9:** Click the "Narration/Purpose" field. Enter Narration.

**Step 10:** Click "Create" button.

**Step 11:** Click "Submit For Processing" button.

**Step 12:** Click Confirm "Submit For Processing" button.

**Step 13:** Click Close to return to the Sub Account Transfers Report.

{% hint style="info" %} Once the finance executes the transfer and approves, you'll have funds available for doing payouts and therefore can proceed to send funds to your desired recipients. {% endhint %}