Pricing & fees
PressPatron provides a cost-effective platform for publishers to accept contributions from their supporters.
All of our fees are charged directly to publishers and are deducted automatically at the point of transaction. There is no cost to supporters.
USA
PressPatron commission
We charge publishers a 5% commission, which is deducted from the total amount of each contribution.
Payment processing
Online payments incur a credit card processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 USD per transaction.
Bank transfer fee
The transfer of funds into a publisher's nominated bank account incurs a fee of 0.5%.
Total
8.4% + $0.30 USD per transaction.
UK
PressPatron commission
We charge publishers a 5% commission, which is deducted from the total amount of each contribution.
Payment processing
Online payments incur a credit card processing fee of 1.4% + 20p per transaction for European cards (2.9% + 20p for non-European cards).
Bank transfer fee
The transfer of funds into a publisher's nominated bank account incurs a fee of 0.5%.
Total
6.9% + 20p GBP per transaction for domestic credit cards (8.4% + 20p for international cards).
Canada
PressPatron commission
We charge publishers a 5% commission, which is deducted from the total amount of each contribution.
Payment processing
Online payments incur a credit card processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 CAD per transaction.
Bank transfer fee
The transfer of funds into a publisher's nominated bank account incurs a fee of 0.5%.
Total
8.4% + $0.30 CAD per transaction.
Australia
PressPatron commission
We charge publishers a 5% commission, which is deducted from the total amount of each contribution.
Payment processing
Online payments incur a credit card processing fee of 1.75% + $0.30 AUD per transaction for domestic cards (2.9% for international cards).
Bank transfer fee
The transfer of funds into a publisher's nominated bank account incurs a fee of 0.5%.
Total
7.25% + $0.30 AUD per transaction for domestic credit cards (8.4% for international cards).
New Zealand
PressPatron commission
We charge publishers a 5% commission, which is deducted from the total amount of each contribution.
Payment processing
Online payments incur a credit card processing fee of 2.7% + $0.30 NZD per transaction for domestic cards (3.7% for international cards).
Bank transfer fee
The transfer of funds into a publisher's nominated bank account incurs a fee of 0.5%.
Total
8.2% + $0.30 NZD per transaction for domestic credit cards (9.2% for international cards).