how does adsense pay you?

[Peter]

"Payment arrives: The time it takes for your payment to arrive depends on payment method you've selected.

Standard delivery checks: generally arrive within 1-2 weeks of the mailing date in the U.S.; outside of the U.S. typically arrive in 2-6 weeks.
Secure delivery checks: generally arrive in 5-7 days.
EFT payments: should arrive in your bank account within 4-10 days.
Western Union Quick Cash payments: available for pick-up at a local agent the day after they are issued.
Rapida payments: available for pickup at your local post branch two business days after they are sent.
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As you can see there are lot of ways for this.