# Expenses

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##### Organization balance

-$40.00USD

## FAQ

**How do I get paid from a Collective?**  
Submit an expense and provide your payment information.

**How are expenses approved?**  
Collective admins are notified when an expense is submitted, and they can approve or reject it.

**Is my private data made public?**  
No. Only the expense amount and description are public. Attachments, payment info, emails, and addresses are only visible to you and the admins.

**When will I get paid?**  
Payments are processed by the Collective's Fiscal Host, the organization that holds funds on their behalf. Many Fiscal Hosts pay expenses weekly, but each one is different.

**Why do you need my legal name?**  
The display name is public and the legal name is private, appearing on receipts, invoices, and other official documentation used for tax and accounting purposes.

[More info →](https://documentation.opencollective.com/expenses-and-getting-paid/submitting-expenses)