Geyser Fees

Geyser fees range from 0 % to 5 % and may go higher if the creator opts in for additional marketing support. This represents a low amount compared to many other crowdfunding platforms.

Fee Comparison

Here’s how Geyser compares to other crowdfunding platforms.

Platform
Platform fee
Banking/Processing
Total fees

Geyser

0% – 5 %

0% to 0.2% (see below)

0%-5% 🟢

GoFundMe

0%

3% + US$0.30

3% 🟢

Kickstarter

5 %

3% - 5%

8%-10% 🔴

Indiegogo

5 %

3% + $0.20

8% 🔴

Catarse

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13% 🔴

Geyser Processing/Banking fee breakdown

Since Geyser operates natively on Lightning, there may be additional fees levied in swapping from other payment methods to Lighting. See below

Contribution type
Fee

Lightning

near 0% routing fee

Onchain

0.2% processed by Boltz for the swap, plus any additional mempool fees

Credit Card

3.5% charged by our partner Banxa for the swap to lightning

Note: The actual total cost to a creator may vary depending on payment method, currency conversion, card type, country of operation and additional options elected (e.g., marketing support).

Geyser Creator Fees

  • The base standard fee is 5 % for on-chain and Lightning contributions when Geyser runs the wallet.

  • If the creator runs their own node/wallet setup they can reduce the fee down to 0 % (i.e., Geyser takes no platform commission, creator takes full control).

  • Affiliate fees: Creators may elect to add a percentage fee that goes to an affiliate person of their choice – this is controlled by the creator and separate from Geyser’s platform fee.

  • Geyser Promotion Network fees: If the creator elects to use Geyser’s promotional partners (such as Bitcoin News, Lightning News, Bitcoin Film Fest, Bitsize Media) then Geyser (and its partners) take a 10 % fee from any contributions enabled via that promotion network. The creator controls whether this is switched on or off.

Contributor (Backer) Fees

  • There are no contributor fees charged by Geyser themselves.

  • The contributor may optionally add a tip to support Geyser (at their choice) when making contributions.

Why This Matters

  • Because Geyser focuses on Bitcoin / Lightning / on-chain payments, the fee structure gives creators flexibility to reduce or remove platform fees completely when they self-host the wallet.

  • Compared to other legacy platforms charging 5 %+ plus processing fees, Geyser offers a competitive cost structure especially for Bitcoin-centric projects.

  • The optional promotion fee lets creators weigh whether they want to invest in additional marketing reach, and only pay that when they opt in.

Best Practices for Creators

  • Make sure you estimate payment processing / banking fees in addition to Geyser’s commission.

  • If you run your own node and wallet setup, take advantage of the 0 % platform commission option — this maximises the funds you keep.

  • If you choose to engage the Promotion Network, factor in the extra 10 % fee as part of your overall budget.

  • Clearly communicate to your backers that they do not pay a platform fee – this can help emphasise that more of their contribution goes to your project.

  • Include in your campaign budget a buffer for any optional tips or payment-method costs so your net needed amount is realistic.

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