GitHub Sponsors Application Status and Payoneer Bank Account Usage Question

[shahmal1yev]

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Hello GitHub Community,

I submitted a request to join the GitHub Sponsors program more than a few days ago, possibly even over two weeks, but it is still pending approval. I understand that the review process can take some time; however, I wanted to follow up to see if anyone else has experienced similar delays or could provide insight into the typical timeline for approval. Is there anything I can do from my side to expedite this process?

Additionally, I have a related question about setting up a payment method. I plan to add a Payoneer bank account (specifically a USD account) to my GitHub Sponsors profile. However, Payoneer has indicated that this account only supports local payments. Given that GitHub Sponsors payments may involve international transactions, could using this Payoneer USD account potentially cause any issues? I want to ensure that there are no restrictions or complications when it comes to receiving payments.

I appreciate any advice or experiences you can share regarding both the application process and setting up the Payoneer account.

Thank you for your time and support!