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title: "Does the 14-day countdown start when I buy the account?"
description: "No. The payout countdown begins when you place your first trade on the Funded Account, not when you purchase the account."
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Plans & programs

# Does the 14-day countdown start when I buy the account?

No. The payout countdown begins when you place your first trade on the Funded Account, not when you purchase the account.

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## The full answer

No. The payout countdown begins when you place your first trade on the Funded Account, not when you purchase the account.

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## Explained in full

- [Payout Rules and Timing](https://getfundednow.com/rules/payouts) - The rule, explained - Payouts run every 14 days, counted from your first trade on a simulated funded account rather than from purchase. The full cycle, eligibility and methods.

## Terms used in this answer

[Funded account](https://getfundednow.com/glossary/funded-account)

## Related questions

- [Is there a withdrawal cap on Instant Funding?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/instant-funding-withdrawal-cap) - Plans & programs - Yes. Each payout cycle is capped at 2% of your starting balance, above a 3% minimum withdrawal buffer that stays in the account.
- [What if I buy an Instant Funding account but don't trade for several days?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/instant-funding-not-trading-immediately) - Plans & programs - Your first payout eligibility date will not begin until your first trade is placed.
- [What is the GFN 1 Step Evaluation?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-is-the-1-step-evaluation) - Plans & programs - The 1 Step program requires you to successfully complete one Evaluation phase.
- [How many phases does the 1 Step have?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/how-many-phases-does-1-step-have) - Plans & programs - One.

## More answers on payout rules and timing

- [When can I request my first payout?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/when-can-i-request-my-first-payout) - You can request your first payout 14 days after the first trade is placed on your Funded Account.
- [Is it 14 days after I receive the Funded Account?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/is-it-14-days-from-receiving-the-account) - No. The clock begins from the first trade placed on the Funded Account.
- [Do Evaluation trades count toward the 14 days?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/do-evaluation-trades-count-toward-14-days) - No. Only trading on your Funded Account starts the payout cycle.

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Source: https://getfundednow.com/faq/does-the-14-day-countdown-start-at-purchase
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