Is Spain eligible for TikTok Creator Rewards Program?

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Spain got kicked out of TikTok's monetization program when the Creator Fund became Creator Rewards in March 2024, and most Spanish creators still don't understand why.

The exclusion wasn't a technical glitch or temporary issue, it was a deliberate strategic decision that left Spain and Italy as the only two European countries dropped from the new system.

Here's everything you need to know about Spain's status in the TikTok Creator Rewards Program, including the exact eligibility rules, workarounds that actually work (and the ones that'll get you banned), and what Spanish creators can do right now to start earning. If you want the full breakdown of how to maximize TikTok earnings, check out our TikTok Bible.

Was Spain part of the original TikTok Creator Fund?

Yes, Spain was explicitly included when the TikTok Creator Fund launched in Europe in 2021.

TikTok selected five European countries for the initial TikTok Creator Fund rollout: UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.

Spanish TikTok creators could join with 10,000 followers and 100,000 views in 30 days. The TikTok Creator Fund paid creators based on video performance until March 18, 2024.

Is Spain currently part of the TikTok Creator Rewards Program?

No, Spain is not part of the TikTok Creator Rewards Program as of late 2025.

When TikTok replaced the Creator Fund with Creator Rewards on March 18, 2024, Spain and Italy got dropped from TikTok monetization. Only eight countries have TikTok Creator Rewards access: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, and Mexico.

Spain went from full TikTok Creator Fund participation to complete Creator Rewards exclusion overnight with no transition period or explanation.

Why did TikTok exclude Spain from the Creator Rewards Program?

TikTok hasn't published any official explanation for Spain's Creator Rewards exclusion, but the pattern reveals clear strategic priorities.

Market monetization efficiency drives roughly 70% of the TikTok exclusion logic. The eight countries included in TikTok Creator Rewards represent TikTok's highest-value advertising markets with mature programmatic advertising ecosystems.

Germany, UK, France, Japan, and South Korea have sophisticated ad markets where TikTok advertisers pay premium rates. Brazil and Mexico represent strategic TikTok expansion into high-growth Latin American markets with large creator populations.

Regulatory complexity and payment infrastructure account for another 15% of Spain's TikTok Creator Rewards exclusion reasoning.

The TikTok Effect Creator Rewards program operates in 33 countries including Spain, proving TikTok has technical capability for Spanish creators.

Will Spain get reintegrated into TikTok Creator Rewards?

Spain has roughly a 35% probability of TikTok Creator Rewards reintegration in 2026, climbing to 75% by end of 2027.

TikTok added only one country (Mexico) to Creator Rewards in the 18 months between March 2024 and October 2025. At this TikTok expansion velocity, Spain faces relatively low odds for 2026 inclusion.

The 2027 probability jumps to 75% because the TikTok Creator Rewards momentum is undeniable. Mexico's addition proves ongoing TikTok expansion, and TikTok Effect Creator Rewards expanding to 33 countries demonstrates TikTok's willingness to scale broadly.

If TikTok adds three or more countries to Creator Rewards in early 2026, Spain's odds jump to 60% for late 2026.

Can Spanish citizens living abroad join the TikTok Creator Rewards Program?

Yes, but only if you created your TikTok account in an eligible country, Spanish citizenship is irrelevant for TikTok Creator Rewards.

TikTok determines eligibility by where your account was originally registered, not where you currently live. The official TikTok documentation states: "Your eligibility will be based on your location when you created your TikTok account."

If you're a Spanish citizen who moved to London and created your TikTok account there, you're eligible for Creator Rewards. If you created your TikTok account in Spain then moved to London, you remain ineligible for TikTok Creator Rewards.

TikTok determines account location through IP address (40%), phone number country code (30%), and app store region (20%). Moving countries after TikTok account creation doesn't change this registration.

Can I use a VPN or foreign SIM card to bypass Spain's exclusion?

Absolutely not, using VPNs to bypass TikTok Creator Rewards restrictions is explicitly forbidden and will get you permanently banned.

TikTok's Terms of Service state unambiguously: "you reside in a country where Creator Rewards Program is available and do not use a VPN." Foreign SIM cards won't help either because TikTok eligibility was locked when you created your account.

TikTok's anti-fraud systems detect VPN usage through sudden location changes, connection patterns, and payment method mismatches. The consequences are severe: permanent removal from TikTok Creator Rewards (85% likelihood), forfeiture of all unpaid rewards (100% certain), and potential TikTok account suspension.

The risk isn't worth it for TikTok monetization, focus on legitimate alternatives instead.

I'm Spanish but live in an eligible country, can I join Creator Rewards?

Yes, if your TikTok account was created in the eligible country, your Spanish citizenship is irrelevant for TikTok Creator Rewards.

TikTok's eligibility criteria mention zero citizenship requirements. The TikTok Creator Rewards requirements focus entirely on where you're "based" and where your TikTok account is "registered."

If you moved to the UK and created a new TikTok account there with UK credentials, you're eligible for TikTok Creator Rewards. If you had a Spanish TikTok account before moving, you remain ineligible because your account's origin doesn't change.

The critical window for TikTok Creator Rewards is account creation, not your current residence or citizenship.

What if I'm eligible for Creator Rewards but my audience is mostly Spanish?

You can participate in TikTok Creator Rewards with a 100% Spanish audience, but your TikTok earnings will be dramatically lower.

TikTok calculates RPM based on "the region where you're based and where your video is viewed." Audience location affects TikTok Creator Rewards earnings but not eligibility.

Spanish TikTok audiences generate lower RPM because advertisers pay $2 to $4 CPM for Spanish impressions versus $8 to $15 for US TikTok audiences. This gap exists because Spain's GDP per capita ($30,500) trails Germany ($51,380) and UK ($46,510), reducing advertiser ROI.

Non-English TikTok content also limits global advertiser demand, shrinking the bidding pool by 60% to 70%.

Spain's digital ad market reached $4.8 billion in 2025 versus UK's $26.7 billion, creating less competitive bidding for Spanish TikTok content.

What RPM should I expect with a mostly Spanish TikTok audience?

If you're UK-based on TikTok Creator Rewards but 80% of your audience is Spanish, expect $0.30 to $0.50 average RPM.

A UK TikTok creator with a UK audience typically earns $1.20 to $2.00 RPM on Creator Rewards. With a predominantly Spanish TikTok audience, your blended RPM drops to around $0.62 before additional penalties.

Three factors reduce your TikTok earnings further: engagement rate differential (25% impact from language barriers), watch time completion penalty (15% from lower finish rates), and search value reduction (10% from Spanish searches missing English content). Your realistic TikTok RPM expectation lands between $0.35 and $0.55.

Compared to a UK TikTok creator earning $1.50 RPM, you're facing a 65% earnings penalty.

You'd need roughly 2.7 million TikTok views to match their $1,500 monthly earnings from just 1 million views.

How long after moving from Spain to the UK am I eligible for Creator Rewards?

Official TikTok documentation doesn't specify waiting periods for geographic moves, creating significant uncertainty for Spanish TikTok creators.

The TikTok Effect House precedent suggests your original account location is permanent. However, main TikTok Creator Rewards docs say you must "be based in" eligible countries, creating ambiguity.

The practical timeline estimate for TikTok Creator Rewards eligibility is 3 to 6 months before attempting application. Immediate application after moving risks rejection because TikTok's anti-fraud systems flag sudden pattern changes.

Spend the first 2 months establishing UK residency proof: UK address, phone number, and UK payment method for TikTok. Months 2 to 4 should focus on building UK TikTok content patterns with local geotags and audiences.

By months 4 to 6, establish financial presence and stable address history with no suspicious flags on your TikTok account. If you want to understand how to build content that performs well once you're eligible, our beautiful slides made for TikTok Creators walk you through the framework.

What are alternative ways to monetize TikTok from Spain?

Spanish creators have four official monetization options that can generate $1,500 to $4,000 monthly combined.

LIVE Gifts offers immediate availability with $500 to $2,000 monthly potential where creators receive 80% of gift value. With 1,000 concurrent viewers, expect $10 to $50 per hour from the 2% to 5% who send gifts.

Creator Marketplace is officially available in Spain and connects you with brands. Micro-influencers (10,000 to 50,000 followers) earn $200 to $800 per deal, while large creators (250,000+) earn $3,000 to $20,000+ per campaign.

Effect Creator Rewards is different from video rewards and Spain has full access. You create interactive effects and earn when they're used, with maximums of $14,000 per effect and $50,000 per creator monthly.

TikTok Shop Spain lets you sell products directly with 30% to 60% margins. An optimized strategy combining all four methods can generate $2,300 monthly for a creator with 50,000 followers. For the complete breakdown of stacking these revenue streams, check out our visual report covering everything TikTok Creators need to know.

What happens if I'm approved for Creator Rewards but move to Spain?

You'll likely be permanently removed from TikTok Creator Rewards within 1 to 3 months of relocating to Spain.

Official TikTok documentation provides zero guidance on post-approval relocations for Creator Rewards. TikTok's payment verification will detect the change through IP patterns (70% weight), payment method changes (20% weight), and TikTok content geolocation (10% weight).

A 2 to 4 week holiday to Spain carries extremely low risk for your TikTok Creator Rewards status because temporary travel doesn't constitute relocation. A 3+ month stay in Spain enters high-risk territory where extended presence blurs the vacation-relocation line for TikTok's systems.

A permanent move to Spain creates near-certain removal from TikTok Creator Rewards once detected through legal residence changes or Spanish payment information. No documented grace period exists unlike visa transitions.

If moving to Spain, ensure all TikTok Creator Rewards are paid out first (minimum $50 threshold required). Maintain your UK payment method if possible and accept that TikTok Creator Rewards program access will likely end.

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