Platform fees
Contra charges $15 for payments $500 & $29 for payments greater than $500. These fees are waived with a Pro plan.
Payment processor fees
These are fees charged by the payment processor, not Contra — this includes Stripe, Airwallex, PayPal, Payoneer, and Coinbase. Payment processor fees are always passed on to the Independent and are visible at the time of withdrawal. The amount charged varies based on factors such as the payout account type, location, and destination currency.
For a breakdown of fees for each payout method, see this guide.
Crypto + wallet fees
Crypto payout fees are 2% if you are on the free plan, or 1% if you are on a Pro plan.
Currency conversion fees
On Contra, funds are always paid in USD. This means that anytime an Independent makes a payout to a non-USD account (which is common), the payment processor automatically converts the funds from USD to the user’s local currency. These fees are charged by the payment processor, not Contra — this includes Stripe and Airwallex.