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Donation fees explained simply

Every donation usually involves two kinds of fees: the donation platform's fee and the payment provider's fees. Mixing them up leads to bad comparisons. This guide explains who charges what at DonoLink, how donors can help and how to calculate what you keep.

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At a glance

DonoLink fee: 3.5% per successful donation, no subscription.
Stripe fees: charged separately to the creator account.
Donors can voluntarily cover the DonoLink fee.
No DonoLink sign-up or withdrawal fees.

Work out what you keep

Open the calculator on the pricing page.
Enter your typical donation amount.
Compare with and without the donor covering the fee.
Follow the real net amount of each donation in your dashboard.

The platform fee

DonoLink charges 3.5% per successful donation. That is the only thing DonoLink charges: no subscription, no sign-up fee and no DonoLink fee for withdrawing your money. A donation that fails or is not paid costs nothing.

Payment fees

Stripe processes the payment and charges its own fees to the creator's connected account. The amount depends on the payment method, such as a card or a digital wallet, and on Stripe's terms. These fees exist on every platform, even those advertising a 0% fee.

When the donor covers the fee

At checkout, the donor can choose to cover the displayed DonoLink fee. Their donation then reaches you without the platform fee. Stripe fees remain with the creator.

Compare correctly

To compare two platforms:

Take a typical donation, for example €5 or €10.
Add up the platform fee and the payment fees.
Look at the net amount reaching your account.
Include withdrawal fees and any subscriptions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does DonoLink take from a donation?

3.5% per successful donation. Stripe separately charges its processing fees to the creator account.

Are there fees to withdraw my money?

DonoLink charges no withdrawal fee. Payouts to your bank are handled by Stripe.

Can the donor pay the fees?

Yes, they can cover the displayed DonoLink fee. Stripe fees remain with the creator.

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