Substack fees on $10
Substack fees
$1.66
You receive
$8.34
To receive $10, charge
$11.92
On a $10 membership payment, Substack charges substack fee of $1.00, stripe card processing of $0.29, stripe fixed fee of $0.30, stripe billing (recurring) of $0.07 for a total of $1.66, an effective rate of 16.6%. Change the options below to see other scenarios.
You receive
$8.34
Fee breakdown
- Substack fee−$1.00
- Stripe card processing−$0.29
- Stripe fixed fee−$0.30
- Stripe Billing (recurring)−$0.07
Frequently asked questions
How much does Substack take from $10?
Substack takes $1.66 from a $10 membership payment with default settings in the US, leaving you $8.34.
How much should I charge to receive $10 after Substack fees?
Charge $11.92. Substack's fees on that amount are $1.92, so you receive $10.
What percentage does Substack take from $10?
16.6%. Because some fees are fixed per transaction, the percentage is higher on small amounts and lower on large ones.
Substack fees on other amounts
Other platforms' fees on $10
Good to know
- Stripe fees are charged by Stripe, not Substack. Annual plans pay the fixed $0.30 once a year instead of monthly.
Based on published US rates, reviewed September 26, 2026. Fees change often, so confirm on the official page before relying on them.
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