David Bridges
Is Instagram Bonuses not showing in your settings?
Instagram Bonuses (specifically the Reels Play bonus program) allow you to earn money on Instagram.
You’ll be notified on the app if you qualify to earn a bonus.
To join the program, you need to meet certain requirements and agree to the program rules.
Unfortunately, Instagram doesn’t explicitly state the requirements for the program, so users are unclear if they are eligible for it.
In this guide, you’ll learn why are Instagram bonuses not working or showing (Reels Play bonus) and how to fix it.
Why are Instagram bonuses not working?
Instagram bonuses are not working because they are not available in your country yet or you didn’t switch to a professional account.
The Reels Play bonus program is currently being tested in the US and India.
If you’re living outside of the US and India, you won’t be able to join it.
However, if you’re living in the US or India but you still don’t have access to Instagram bonuses, it means that you haven’t met certain requirements yet.
Unfortunately, Instagram isn’t explicit about the program’s requirements.
However, they did say that it’s an invite-only program and only users who have less than 1 million followers are eligible for it.
If you don’t have access to the Reels Play bonus program even though a lot of people viewed your Reels, it means that you’re not invited to it yet.
How to fix Instagram bonuses not showing
To fix Instagram bonuses not showing, you need to switch to a business or creator account.
Otherwise, you need to keep posting Reels until you get invited to the Reels Play bonus program or wait until it’s available in your country.
Fix 1: Switch to a business or creator account
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap on the menu icon.
- Select Settings > Account.
- Select “Switch to professional account”.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to switch to a business/creator account.
Fix 2: Post more Reels until you get invited
- The Reels Play bonus program is an invite-only program that’s being tested in the US and India.
- Instagram did not specify the requirements for the program except for having less than 1 million followers.
- Keep posting Reels every day until you get invited.
- If you get invited, you’ll be notified on the app to onboard and enable bonus payouts.
- You need to complete the onboarding process before it expires.
Fix 3: Wait until the Reels Play bonus is available in your country
- The Reels Play bonus program is currently being tested in the US and India.
- If you’re living outside of the US and India, you need to wait until the program is available in your country.
- If you have questions or issues regarding Instagram bonuses, you can request support on the app (profile > menu > settings > help)
Further reading
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