Middle Eastern Twitch streamers have payouts blocked Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Middle Eastern Twitch streamers have payouts blocked Tax issues seemingly to blame. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 22 Feb 2022 2 comments Middle Eastern Twitch streamers have had their accounts blocked for payouts. A number of Twitch streamers in the region are reportedly unable to receive earned money from bits and subscriptions and are sharing their experiences on social media with the hashtag #twitch_arab_streamers (thanks, TheGamer). Watch on YouTube Screenshots of emails from Twitch suggest an issue "due to a discrepancy with certain tax information provided during the onboarding process". However, streamers say their tax information has been used for years and that the payment block has been implemented without notice. Twitch is a key source of income for streamers in the region, who are now unable to make a living. They say they are confused by the lack of information from Twitch. Without any notice, @Twitch decided to block Middle Eastern streamers from Subs/Bits payouts. Support is not helping and their reason is "discrepancy with certain tax information". This info has been used for years by streams and never faced an issue. #twitch_arab_streamers pic.twitter.com/B0rTlIPBtK- Ragid Hallak رغيد حلاق (@RagidHallak) February 19, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings It's unfair that twitch banned middle East streamers from receiving payment for the subscription and Bits Without any reason and without any excuse This is unfair.. #twitch_arab_streamers pic.twitter.com/mDA62IcJ6h- OSAMAH اسامه فايز (@iOSAMAA6) February 19, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Twitch Support has so far not responded publicly to the streamers affected. Eurogamer contacted Twitch, but it declined to comment on this issue. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store