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0% fees for 3 months, then a flat 7% platform fee plus Stripe processing. You can optionally upgrade to Stagetown Gold anytime.

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Note: Payment processing is handled by Stripe and subject to their standard fees. Enjoy unlimited processing volume at a flat 7% rate with no hidden costs or surprise caps.

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Note: Payment processing is handled by Stripe and subject to their standard fees. Includes up to $10,000 in monthly processing volume, after which a 1% extra fee applies.

Complete Fee Breakdown

All fees listed below are charged to you, the creator. Nothing is hidden or absorbed by Stagetown. You pay the Stagetown platform fee plus 100% of Stripe's fees on every transaction.

Stagetown Platform Fee

0% for 3 months, then 7% of every successfully processed payment, deducted before funds reach your balance. This covers use of the Stagetown platform, creator tools, and infrastructure. It is applied on top of all Stripe fees.

Stripe Processing Fees: Universal Rules

These rules apply regardless of which country your account is based in.

Every domestic online card transaction is charged a percentage of the sale plus a fixed fee. The exact rates vary by country (detailed below), but the structure is universal.

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
International card surcharge	+1.5% for cards issued outside your account's country
Currency conversion	+1% when charge currency differs from your settlement currency
Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)	Same rate as standard card transactions

Both international and currency conversion fees stack when both conditions apply.

Stripe Processing Fees by Region

United States

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic online card fee	2.9% + $0.30 per successful transaction
International card surcharge	+1.5%
Currency conversion	+1% when charge and payout currencies differ

Canada

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic online card fee	2.9% + C$0.30
International card surcharge	+1.5%
Currency	Canadian dollar (CAD)

Mexico

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic online card fee	3.6% + MX$3.00 per transaction
International card surcharge	+1.5% on top
Currency	Mexican peso (MXN)

Mexico is one of the higher-cost Stripe countries due to local interchange rates.

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic UK card fee	1.5% + £0.20
EU cards (EEA-issued)	2.5% + £0.20
Cards from outside Europe	3.25%+ + £0.20

UK creators benefit from lower interchange rates post-Brexit regulation. However, the tiered structure for EU vs non-EU cards means the effective rate depends heavily on where your audience is based.

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic EU card fee	1.5% + €0.25 (uniform across all EEA countries)
Non-EEA cards	3.25% + €0.25, plus +2% if currency conversion required
UK-issued cards at EU accounts	2.5% + €0.25, plus +2% if currency conversion required

Applies uniformly to Germany, France, Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Cyprus, and Greece.

Norway and Switzerland are not in the EU and carry slightly higher domestic rates. Creators in those countries should verify exact rates directly in Stripe's dashboard.

Australia

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic card fee	1.7% + A$0.30
International card fee	3.5% + A$0.30
Currency conversion	+2% if required

Australia has a notably steep jump from domestic to international rates.

New Zealand

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic card fee	2.7% + NZ$0.30
International card surcharge	+1% (effective 3.7% + NZ$0.30)

Singapore

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic card fee	3.4% + S$0.50
International card surcharge	+1.5% on top
Currency	Singapore dollar (SGD)

Japan

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic card fee	3.6% + ¥30 per transaction
International card surcharge	+1.5% on top
Currency	Japanese yen (JPY)

Malaysia

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
International card surcharge	+1% on top of domestic rate
Currency	Malaysian ringgit (MYR)

Hong Kong

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
International card surcharge	+0.5% on top of domestic rate
Currency	Hong Kong dollar (HKD)

India

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic card processing	2% per transaction

India operates under local RBI regulations that may affect certain payout flows.

Brazil

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Domestic card fee	3.99% + R$0.39
International card surcharge	Stacks on top
Currency	Brazilian real (BRL)

Brazil has some of the highest Stripe rates globally due to complex local interchange and tax structures.

Refund Fees

When you issue a refund, Stripe does not return the original processing fee. The customer gets their money back; you permanently absorb the Stripe fee from the original transaction.

There is no additional fee on top of that for online card refunds.

Dispute & Chargeback Fees

Since June 2025, Stripe uses a two-tier dispute fee structure. Both fees are passed to you.

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Dispute received fee	$15 deducted instantly when a dispute is filed, regardless of whether you contest it
Dispute counter fee (if you fight it)	Additional $15 if you submit evidence, refunded only if decided in your favor
If you fight and lose	$30 total in fees, plus the original transaction amount

Payout & Connect Fees

Stagetown is built on Stripe Connect.

Fee Type	Rate / Amount
Account creation & maintenance	$0. No setup fees, no monthly fees.
Standard payouts	Funds may be held up to 5 days while processing. Once available, payouts take 1-5 business days depending on bank and location.
Instant payouts	1.5% of the payout amount, minimum $0.50
Cross-border payouts	Starting at 0.25% + $0.25 per payout, with additional FX fees if currency conversion is involved

Summary of All Fee Types That May Apply

•Stagetown platform fee: 0% for 3 months, then 7%

•Stripe domestic card processing: varies by country (1.5%–3.99% + fixed fee)

•International card surcharge: +1.5% on top of domestic rate (varies slightly by country)

•Currency conversion: +1% (up to +2% in some countries like Australia)

•Refund processing: original Stripe processing fee is never returned; no additional refund fee on card payments

•Dispute received fee: $15 per dispute (or local currency equivalent), non-refundable win or lose

•Dispute counter fee: additional $15 if you contest; refundable only on a win

•Instant payout fee: 1.5% of payout amount, minimum $0.50

•Standard payout: Funds may be held up to 5 days while processing. Once available, payouts take 1-5 business days depending on bank and location.

•Account setup, maintenance, or monthly fees: $0. None.

All fees are deducted automatically before funds reach your balance. There may be additional fees not listed on this page. Rates are verified as of June 2026 but Stripe may update country-specific pricing at any time. Always confirm current rates in your Stripe dashboard. Disclaimer: Our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy override anything listed here, and we may change this information at any time.