# Find the Payout Trace ID to help your bank track a missing payout

### What is a Payout Trace ID?
A Payout Trace ID is a unique ID generated by Stripe's partner bank for your payouts. It allows you and your bank to track your payouts. **Banks may call this a "Reference number."**
### What is it for?
A Payout Trace ID can help your bank track a missing payout.
If an expected payout hasn't landed in your bank account after 5 business days, contact your bank for an update. You'll need to provide the following information: bank account details, date expected, exact amount, and payer (Stripe). You can use the [Dashboard](https://dashboard.stripe.com/balance/overview) to find date expected and exact amount.
**It's helpful to provide your bank the Payout Trace ID for your expected payout.**
### How do I find my Payout Trace ID?
1. In your [Stripe Dashboard,](https://dashboard.stripe.com/login) click the [**Payouts**](https://dashboard.stripe.com/payouts) tab of the Balances page
1. Click on the specific payout you need to trace
1. Scroll down to the **Overview** section and locate the **Payout Trace ID** line
### How do I find my Payout Trace ID for Global Payouts?
1. In your [Stripe Dashboard](https://dashboard.stripe.com/login), click the Global Payouts tab
1. Select the specific payout you need to trace
1. See the Trace ID in the Details