Managing Your RL Money - Tilia

A quick look at the key characteristics of Tilia

Understanding Tilia in Second Life

Tilia is a secure, licensed financial technology platform operated by the global payments leader Thunes. It serves as the official financial processing partner for Second Life, managing US Dollar (USD) wallets, Linden Dollar (L$) transactions, and fiat currency payouts (withdrawals) for all residents.

Thunes Financial Services - San Francisco Office Located at 2 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco Financial District

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How Tilia Works in Second Life

Tilia powers all real-money aspects of the Second Life economy. Whenever you deal with actual fiat currency, you are interacting with Tilia's backend systems:

• The USD Wallet: Tilia safely holds your US Dollar balances, which are typically generated by selling Linden Dollars (L$) through the LindeX.

• Purchasing L$: Tilia processes your payment methods (credit cards, etc.) when you buy Linden Dollars.

• Payouts & Withdrawals: Tilia handles cashing out your USD earnings to permitted external accounts.

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Available Payout Methods

When withdrawing funds from your USD wallet, Tilia supports multiple payout providers, including:

• PayPal

• MassPay

• Skrill (Note: Legacy users only. If Skrill was not linked to your account prior to February 2025, it can no longer be added as a new option.)

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Important Things to Know

• Terms of Service: Because Tilia is a licensed financial institution, users interacting with USD balances are required to agree to the Tilia Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

• Account Verification (KYC): To remain compliant with federal and international financial regulations, Tilia processes all necessary "Know Your Customer" (KYC) identity verification and tax documentation.

• No Extra Fees: The integration of Tilia does not introduce extra Second Life-specific fees for standard L$ transactions.

Managing Your Account: If you are setting up your billing information or need to process a cash withdrawal, you can manage these details directly through your account dashboard on the Second Life Official Website.

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What's next? In the next chapter you'll learn the basics of rezzing objects and building in SL.