Show HN: Buy Me A Coffee – A free, fast and friendly way to receive donations

Re:Show HN: Buy Me A Coffee – A free, fast and friendly way ... by jiojfekjl on Wednesday February 28, 2018 @02:19PM (#16485851)

I'm a musician who gives their work away for free. I'm intrigued by this. I don't make a living off my music, but I have a small following that supports me in small ways (5 bucks here, 10 bucks there).

Can you tell me what the difference is between using this and say, using a paypal donation button? If I use your product, aren't I being charged twice, since you take a cut, and so does paypal / stripe?

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Re:Show HN: Buy Me A Coffee – A free, fast and friendly way ... by josephsunny on Wednesday February 28, 2018 @07:10PM (#16488536)

Hi there!

1. Some reasons to switch from PayPal a) Supporter rewards (gift them exclusive content), b) Much friendly way to ask for support than sharing a Paypal.me link or donate button (which also means higher conversion). c) Multiple payment options (Stripe, Paypal and very soon - cryptocurrencies) d) Showcase your goals and the comments left by other supporters.

2. BuyMeACoffee is 100% free for all early users. Of course, the standard credit-card processing fee will be charged, but no other cut is involved.

Please drop your BMC link and I'd love to buy your first coffee :)

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