Written by Aleesha John
Updated over a week ago
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Who uses Buy Me a Coffee?
Anyone with an audience. Youtubers, musicians, podcasters, writers, programmers, nonprofits, cosplayers, you name it. More than 300,000 creators and millions of their fans are on Buy Me a Coffee.
How do I get paid?
Payments are directly transferred to your Stripe or bank account. We do not hold your money, and there is no minimum to get paid. Buy Me a Coffee is an official partner Stripe.
How can my audience pay?
We accept all major Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, as well as local payment methods such as UPI in India.
Is there a fee to use Buy Me a Coffee?
We don't charge a monthly fee. All features including publishing and emails are free for everyone.
We charge a 5% transaction fee, and creators keep 95% of the earnings. We make money only when you do. We'll never show ads and we'll never sell your data.
Is Buy Me a Coffee safe and reliable?
We take security seriously. Here are some measures we’ve taken to protect your and your supporter’s data.
We don’t store credit card data on our servers. Payment processing is handled by and Stripe (PCI Compliance Level 1).
We run on the robust Amazon infrastructure. Cloudflare adds an additional layer of security. We also take periodic backups and force SSL encryption across the platform.
We have a bug bounty program to encourage responsible reporting of any security issues, and we’re quick to take action.
Do I have complete ownership of my supporters?
Yes, your supporters are strictly yours. We do not email them. You can export their list any time you like.
How is this different from other platforms for creators?
With Buy Me a Coffee, you get everything you need to run your creative business. You don't have to worry about paying for and stitching together a dozen services, from sending emails to charging for subscriptions.
Besides, your Buy Me a Coffee page is arguably the most delightful experience you can offer your audience. From the one-tap payment (look ma, no sign-ups required!) to the delightful little touches for your supporters, we’ve obsessed over every bit of detail.
Can I build a serious business using Buy Me a Coffee?
Yes, there are many creators earning a six-figure income on Buy Me a Coffee. We will grow with you.
Who are you folks?
Buy Me a Coffee is a company based in San Francisco. Read more about us and our guiding values.
You can email us at [email protected], or leave us a message on the Intercom chat. We also respond to every feature request submitted.
A supporter is worth a thousand followers.
Accept donations. Start a membership. Sell anything you like. It’s easier than you think.
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It’s free, and takes less than a minute.
Donations
Give your audience an easy way to say thanks.
Buy Me a Coffee makes supporting fun and easy. In just a couple of taps, your fans can make the payment (buy you a coffee) and leave a message. They don’t even have to create an account!
Memberships
Monthly membership for your biggest fans.
Earn a recurring income by accepting monthly or yearly membership. Share exclusive content, or just give them a way to support your work on an ongoing basis.
Extras
Introducing Extras, the creative way to sell.
The things you’d like to sell probably do not belong in a Shopify store. Extras is designed from the ground up with creators in mind. Whether it’s a 1-1 Zoom call, art commissions, or an ebook, Extras is for you.
Designed for creators, not for businesses.
We don't call them "customers" or transactions. They are your
supporters.
You get paid instantly to your bank account.
No more 30-day delays.
You have 100% ownership of your supporters. We never email them, and you can export the list any time you like.
You get to talk to a human for help, or if you just like some advice to hit the ground running.
Start my page — It’s free
It’s free, and takes less than a minute.