Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 3 changes this month
Buy Me a Coffee 3.6Silver 50 pts
A simple page for supporters to send one-off or monthly contributions. Built for creators who want tips and memberships without complexity.
Good for Content creators
- Only in 49 countriesCheck yours below
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via Bank transfer+1 more way to get paid
- Low $1 minimumCash out small balances
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2018 8 yrs
Based in- San Francisco, United States
- Web rank
- #4,117 worldwide
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Buy Me a Coffee is a creator support platform where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 5% fee, the minimum payout is $10 balance to request a payout, earnings are typically paid out first payout 7 to 14 days after review, later payouts in 1 to 2 business days plus 3 to 5 days to reach your bank and you can withdraw via Bank transfer and Stripe. Founded in 2018, Buy Me a Coffee is based in San Francisco, United States. It is available in 49 countries.
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What people actually earn on Buy Me a Coffee
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What changed
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3 updates · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
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- Payout speed added: First payout 7 to 14 days after review, later payouts in 1 to 2 business days plus 3 to 5 days to reach your bank source ↗
- Minimum payout added: $10 balance to request a payout source ↗
- Sign-up rules added source ↗
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- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
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- How fast you get paid
- Withdrawal methods
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Our rating
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Strong on fees.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid3.0
- Access3.8
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Achievements
50 of 100 points from 6 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
Buy Me a Coffee 2M+ creators (2026)
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
Buy Me a Coffee 5%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Buy Me a Coffee 5%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less+5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Buy Me a Coffee $10 balance to request a payout
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)+5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Buy Me a Coffee #4,117 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Buy Me a Coffee Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Buy Me a Coffee First payout 7 to 14 days after review, later payouts in 1 to 2 business days plus 3 to 5…
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Buy Me a Coffee Founded 2018
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Buy Me a Coffee Founded 2018
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
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Can I join Buy Me a Coffee?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you live in one of 49 countries.
You need a bank account. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start. First payout: 7 to 14 days after first payout request.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Buy Me a Coffee accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my country49 countries
- A bank account
- A government ID
No sign-up cost listed.
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payout7 to 14 days after first payout request
Good to know: Payouts go through Stripe only in supported countries, and your first payout triggers a one-time manual account review.
Buy Me a Coffee's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How Buy Me a Coffee compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 5%, Buy Me a Coffee sits near the middle — the median fee across the 9 creator platforms we track that charge a percentage is 10%.
- Launched in 2018, Buy Me a Coffee is newer than most creator platforms — 8 of the 13 we track were founded earlier.
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Is Buy Me a Coffee legit?
What we could verify about the company
Buy Me a Coffee is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2018 (8 years)
- Headquartered in San Francisco, United States
- Its domain buymeacoffee.com was registered in 2015 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 10,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #4,117)
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Buy Me a Coffee in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #4,117 worldwideAmong the top 10,000 sites (buymeacoffee.com)
- Domain registered
- Feb 2015buymeacoffee.com, 11 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Buy Me a Coffee timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Buy Me a Coffee founded
Headquarters today: San Francisco, United States
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Milestone
2M+ creators
Buy Me a Coffee says it is used by more than 2,000,000 creators, per its official homepage.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Buy Me a Coffee
How much does Buy Me a Coffee charge?
Buy Me a Coffee fees: 5% fee. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $95, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Buy Me a Coffee?
Buy Me a Coffee pays out via Bank transfer and Stripe. Minimum payout: $10 balance to request a payout. Timing: First payout 7 to 14 days after review, later payouts in 1 to 2 business days plus 3 to 5 days to reach your bank.
Which countries is Buy Me a Coffee available in?
49 countries.
How much do people earn on Buy Me a Coffee?
Buy Me a Coffee says it is used by more than 2,000,000 creators, per its official homepage. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Buy Me a Coffee legit?
Yes, Buy Me a Coffee is a real, operating platform: operating since 2018 (8 years), headquartered in San Francisco, United States and its domain buymeacoffee.com was registered in 2015 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Buy Me a Coffee alternatives?
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