---
title: "Rename Saved Payout Method"
method: PATCH
path: "/payouts/methods/{payout_method_id}"
tags: ["Payouts"]
---

# Rename Saved Payout Method

`PATCH /payouts/methods/{payout_method_id}`

Changes the label used to identify a saved payout method.

## Request body

- object
  - `nickname` string, required — New label for the payout method.

## Response `200`

payout method renamed

- object
  - `account_reference` string, nullable, required — Masked identifier for the destination.
  - `bank_verification_state` 'checking' | 'verified' | 'no_data' | 'warning' | 'broken' | 'null', nullable, required — Lifecycle trust state: `checking` (verification still running), `verified` (bank confirmed ownership or a payout already completed to it), `no_data` (bank had nothing on file), `warning` (bank could not confirm ownership), `broken` (payouts failed with a permanent account error), `null` (never checked).
  - `created_at` string, date-time, required
  - `destination_currency` string, required
  - `estimated_arrival` object, nullable, required — `null` after an update. List payout methods to retrieve arrival estimates.
  - `fee_structure` object, nullable, required — `null` after an update. List payout methods to retrieve the configured fee terms.
  - `id` string, required — Payout method ID, prefixed `potk_`.
  - `institution_name` string, nullable, required
  - `is_default` boolean, required
  - `nickname` string, nullable, required — User-defined label for the payout method.
  - `object` 'payout_method', required
  - `payer_name` string, nullable, required
  - `quote` object, nullable, required — Always `null` after an update.
  - `status` 'created' | 'active' | 'broken', required
  - `supported_payout_method` object, nullable, required
    - `delivery_type` 'cash_pickup' | 'bank_deposit' | 'home_delivery' | 'mobile_wallet' | 'masspay_card' | 'paper_check' | 'bill' | 'cryptocurrency' | 'unknown', required — How funds are delivered.
    - `icon_url` string, nullable, required
    - `name` string, nullable, required
    - `supports_instant_delivery` boolean, required
    - `supports_standard_delivery` boolean, required

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid Parameters
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden
- `404` — Resource not found

---

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