Payout is an Abbreviation of Settlement where you can pay the money for your loved ones. The Payout summary shows you details about the money you've earned with Microsoft. It also lets you know when you'll receive payments and how much you'll be paid Payouts refer to the expected financial returns or monetary disbursements from investments or annuities. A payout may be expressed on an overall or periodic basis and as either a percentage of the investment's cost.