# Automatic payouts The automatic payout generation feature, which can be set up via scheduled tasks, is very practical. For example, a payout transaction can be created at the beginning of each month for every affiliate who has exceeded the payout limit. You can also generate a SEPA XML file that can be used to import all outstanding payouts directly into your bank. Using the command `bin/console cogi-affiliate:create-payouts`, any affiliate credit that is payable can be automatically converted into a payout. We recommend setting up a cron job. #### Send SEPA payout document with all open payouts by email This allows an email with a SEPA XML payment document to be sent to the configured email address when the above command is executed. It is essential that the file is checked manually again before sending the payments. Despite taking the utmost care during development, we cannot guarantee that it is complete and correct. #### E-mail address for receiving the SEPA payment document Here you can define the email address to which the SEPA payment receipts are sent. If no email address is set, the email will be sent to the shop operator. #### Intended purpose of the transfers This configuration defines the intended purpose specified for the transfers. #### Name of the sender Defines the name of the sender specified for the transfer. #### IBAN of the sender Specifies the IBAN to be used for the transfer. #### BIC of the sender The BIC, which is specified in the transfers, is stored here. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.codegiganten.de/plugin-documentation/en/apps/affiliate-marketing/configuration/automatic-payouts.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.