Take 2: Patreon Payment Changes (Patreon)
Published:
2017-12-13 20:09:28
Imported:
2026-06
Content
Due to a non-zero amount of internet outrage, Patreon isn't changing their fee structure. You can all breathe a sigh of relief!
Addendum:
To briefly explain how this works (as of now, the system is not changing, so this explains how the payment structure used to work, and will continue to work):
When you pledge, PayPal and Patreon each take a cut before it gets to MFoV. PayPal takes 2.9% + an extra 35 cents, and Patreon takes 5%. Because that 35 cents doesn't change based on pledge size, this means the percent we get can vary from around 92% (larger pledges) to 42% ($1 pledges.)
Tldr; MFoV percent = Pledge - 2.9% - 35 cents - 5%.