Buy Me a Coffee - accept donations, start a membership, sell anything you like

A supporter is worth a thousand followers.

Accept donations. Start a membership. Sell anything you like. It’s easier than you think.

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!

When the founders started designing Buy Me a Coffee in 2018, their goal was to remove all the complexities and give creators a simple way to get paid and connect with their fans. But simple wasn't enough. Creators needed a product that was meaningful and enjoyable to use. This meant designing a payment platform that doesn't feel transactional—starting with the name itself.

Where did the idea come from? BMC founders Jijo Sunny and Joseph Sunny were creators who lived on a moderate advertising income from their creative gigs. Although $500 per month is what you pay for a gym membership in San Francisco, it’s enough to make a living in many parts of the world. If it weren't for those Adsense checks, there would be no Buy Me aCoffee.

That said, advertising models and algorithms have become too unreliable to pay creators what they're worth. It is far more reliable to build a direct relationship with the audience. Buy Me a Coffee gives fans a meaningful way to express gratitude to creators. Creators can also offer exclusive content and community access for their biggest fans.

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Now let's discuss the questions in your mind.

Who uses Buy Me a Coffee?

Anyone with an audience. Youtubers, musicians, podcasters, writers, programmers, nonprofits, cosplayers, you name it. More than 500,000 creators and millions of their fans are on Buy Me a Coffee.

How do you get paid?

Payments are directly transferred to your PayPal, 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 of PayPal and Stripe. You get paid instantly to your PayPal or Bank account. No 30-day delays.

How can my audience pay?

They accept all major Credit Cards, PayPal, 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?

They do not charge a monthly fee. All features including publishing and emails are free for everyone. They charge a 5% transaction fee, and creators keep 95% of the earnings. They make money only when you do. They'll never show ads and never sell your data.

What can I sell?

The things you’d like to sell probably do not belong in a Shopify store. Extras are 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.

Is Buy Me a Coffee safe and reliable?

They take security seriously. Here are some measures they’ve taken to protect your and your supporter’s data.

They don’t store credit card data on their servers. Payment processing is handled by PayPal and Stripe (PCI Compliance Level 1).

They run on the robust Amazon infrastructure. Cloudflare adds an additional layer of security. They also take periodic backups and force SSL encryption across the platform.

They have a bug bounty program to encourage responsible reporting of any security issues, and they’re quick to take action.

Do I have complete ownership of my supporters?

Yes, your supporters are strictly yours. They 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, many creators are earning a six-figure income on Buy Mea Coffee.

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