Is Buy Me A Coffee a one time payment?

Is Buy Me A Coffee a one time payment?

Written by Aleesha John
Updated over a week ago

If you can't find an answer that you're looking for, feel free to ask us in the live chat or via email. We're also active on Twitter @buymeacoffee.

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.

Learn all about membership periods, cancellations and billing.

Is Buy Me A Coffee a one time payment?

Written by Anaswara Swathi
Updated over a week ago

Can I change my membership price after launching my membership?

Yes, you can! Maybe you weren't ready to set a higher price back then or maybe it felt as if you were asking too much and you decided to go low with your membership price. But now, things are better you are not the rookie anymore and you would like to change your membership price. Don't think twice, just head to your membership settings, update the membership price, and click on "save changes"!

Is Buy Me A Coffee a one time payment?

If I change the current price of my membership, will it change for my older members?

No, it won't. Whatever price people are charged when they sign up for the Membership is their price for life. Only your new members will be charged the new price, your old members can continue with the price they originally signed up for, unless you or they cancel their subscription and sign up for a new one.

What happens if a member cancels their membership immediately after subscribing?

The member will lose access to all the membership privileges and will not be able to access the membership page of the creator.

When are my members billed?

Your members are billed immediately at the time of the first subscription, after which they will be billed periodically after 30 days from the date of the first payment for a monthly membership and 365 days from the date of the first payment for a yearly membership.

Are my members notified when their membership is auto-renewed?

As per industry standards, your Members get an email notification for each renewal, after the payment is processed.

How can I reach out to my members?

If you have an important announcement or a quick message to share with your members, you can use the "message all" option in your members tab to reach out to all your members at once.

Select the "message all" option, enter the subject and content of your email, and hit send!

Is Buy Me A Coffee a one time payment?

How do I cancel a member's subscription for them?

In an event that your member is unable to cancel their membership and requests for a cancellation, you can do that directly from your membership dashboard. Look up the member using the "search members" option, select the subscription, and click on the "cancel membership" button.

Any other questions we can answer? 🤔

Hit reply to this article, send us an email at [email protected], or message us on our live chat!

Is Buy Me a Coffee a one off payment?

Your members are billed immediately at the time of the first subscription, after which they will be billed periodically after 30 days from the date of the first payment for a monthly membership and 365 days from the date of the first payment for a yearly membership.

How do I get paid from 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 long does Buy Me a Coffee take to payout?

Payment processing will be automatic when you have enabled Instant payments (Stripe) on your page, for Standard payments (Direct bank deposit and Payoneer) payouts are processed within 7-10 business days. It would take additional review time for your first payout.

How does Buy Me a Coffee in youtube work?

Buy Me a Coffee is a way for people to tip or say thank you to content creators. Content creators can make money by using the platform as the conduit for the audience to show their appreciation. Anyone can make a contribution as a one off or as regular members.