Transparent Platform Fees

Simple, fair, and transparent. No hidden charges, no surprises.

5%
Base platform fee
$5 minimum • $50 maximum (USD equivalent)

How Our Fees Work

Simple Calculation

Your donation:$100
Platform fee (5%):$5
Total charged:$105

Fee Caps Protect You

Minimum fee:$5 USD
Maximum fee:$50 USD
Caps are converted to your local currency using real-time exchange rates

Fee Calculator

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Fee breakdown:
Platform fee (5%):$5.00
Total charged:$105.00

Global Currency Support

Real-Time Exchange Rates

We use live exchange rates from Stripe to ensure fair fee conversion across all supported currencies. Your $5-$50 USD fee caps are converted to your local currency at current market rates.

USD → NGN₦8,000 - ₦80,000
USD → EUR€4.25 - €42.50
USD → GBP£3.75 - £37.50

Per-Currency Overrides

For high-volatility markets, we may set custom fee caps that better reflect local economic conditions. These overrides are clearly displayed during checkout.

Example: Nigerian Naira
Custom caps: ₦2,000 minimum, ₦15,000 maximum

Where Your Fees Go

Platform Security

App Check protection, fraud detection, secure payment processing, and data encryption.

Evidence Verification

Manual review of impact evidence, trust scoring, and organization vetting processes.

Tax Compliance

Automated receipt generation, annual statements, and 7-year document retention.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our platform fee covers the costs of maintaining a secure, transparent platform including payment processing, evidence verification, tax compliance, fraud protection, and customer support. This ensures your donations reach their intended recipients safely and legally.

Platform fees are generally not tax-deductible as they are service fees, not charitable donations. However, tax laws vary by jurisdiction. Please consult with a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

We use real-time exchange rates from Stripe, updated throughout the day. These rates reflect current market conditions and ensure fair conversion of our USD-based fee caps to your local currency.

Platform fees are refundable only if the entire donation is refunded before disbursement to the organization. Once funds are disbursed, platform fees cannot be refunded separately.

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