How Creators How Buy Me a Coffee pays creators in 2026
⚡ Quick answerBuy Me a Coffee has no monthly fee and takes 5% per transaction, so creators keep 95%. Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30) and a 0.5% payout fee are extra, plus 1% for international and 0.5% for subscription payments.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Followers | None | ✓ Official source |
| Payout setup | Connect Stripe; the page goes live only after payouts are connected | ✓ Official source |
Revenue streams
Tips, memberships, shop
5% platform fee
✓ Official source
Payouts & fees
Your first payout request opens at $10, then the account gets a moderation review. Funds go to Stripe and then to your bank, and Stripe minimums vary by country.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Platforms change rules often; always confirm on the official page. Badge key: ✓ Official source = confirmed on the platform's own page; Secondary = only third-party reports found; Unverified = not confirmed.
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