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Understanding Patreon Fees: A Complete Guide for Creators
Whether you’re launching your first membership tier or selling digital products through Patreon Commerce, understanding the fee structure is crucial for maximizing your earnings. This comprehensive guide breaks down all Patreon fees, helping you calculate your net income and make informed decisions about your creator business.
Patreon Platform Fees
Patreon charges a platform fee based on when your creator page was originally published. This fee covers access to Patreon’s tools and services, excluding payment processing, currency conversion, payout fees, and taxes.
| Plan | Platform Fee | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Plan (Current) | 10% | Applies to pages published after August 4, 2025 |
| Legacy Founders | 5% | Available only to creators who joined before May 2019 |
| Legacy Pro | 8% | Available only to creators who joined before August 2025 |
| Legacy Pro + Merch | 11% |
Important: If a legacy creator unpublishes their page (or it is unpublished by Patreon), they will move to the standard 10% plan if they republish.
Digital product sales: One-time purchases and shop sales follow the same platform fee structure as memberships based on your plan.
Payment Processing Fees
Patreon’s payment processing fees cover secure transactions, fraud protection, and global payment infrastructure. These vary by:
- Currency: Different rates apply for USD, EUR, GBP, etc.
- Payment method: Credit cards, PayPal, Venmo have different rates
- Transaction size: Micropayments (under $3) have higher rates
For USD Transactions:
| Payment Method | Micropayment Rate (≤$3) | Standard Rate (>$3) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card, Apple Pay | 5% + $0.10 | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| PayPal/Venmo (US) | 5% + $0.10 | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| PayPal/Venmo (Non-US) | 6% + $0.10 | 3.9% + $0.30 |
For Other Currencies:
| Currency | Micropayment Rate (≤3) | Standard Rate (>3) |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | 5% + €0.15 | 3.4% + €0.35 |
| GBP | 5% + £0.15 | 3.4% + £0.35 |
| CAD | 5% + CA$0.10 | 3.2% + CA$0.35 |
| AUD | 5% + A$0.10 | 3% + A$0.30 |
Payment processing fees may vary depending on the specific currency and transaction details. For a complete list of fees information, visit Patreon’s official fee overview .
For Founders Plan Creators (USD only):
| Payment Method | Standard Rate |
|---|---|
| Credit Card, Apple Pay | 1.6% + $0.30 |
| PayPal/Venmo | 2.65% + $0.28 |
Additional Fees
Currency Conversion Fee
Patreon applies a 2.5% fee when payments are made in a currency different from the creator’s payout currency.
App Store Fees (iOS Transactions)
Apple charges a 30% fee for sales processed through Patreon’s iOS app. No additional payment processing fees apply to iOS transactions, but Patreon’s platform fee still applies.
Optimizing Your Earnings on Patreon
To minimize fees and maximize earnings:
- Stay published if you're on a legacy plan to retain lower platform fees.
- Encourage supporters to subscribe via web to avoid iOS App Store fees.
- Bundle small payments to reduce micropayment impact.
- Monitor cross-currency transactions to reduce conversion fees.