Buy Me a Coffee

Last updated: 26 October 2026

Buy Me a Coffee is a website that lets creators take one-off tips, run monthly memberships and sell digital products from one page. Setting up a page is free and there is no monthly fee. Buy Me a Coffee takes 5% of each payment, so creators keep 95%, and supporters pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Start a free Buy Me a Coffee page

What Buy Me a Coffee is

It started as a tip jar for people who make things online. A reader taps a button, picks how many coffees to buy and leaves a message, and the money goes to the creator.

It has since added memberships, a shop for things like ebooks and commissions, members-only posts and email newsletters. Buy Me a Coffee says more than two million creators use it, and that it is backed by Y Combinator and Stripe.

What creators can do with Buy Me a Coffee

One-off support: readers buy you one or more coffees, at a price you set, with an optional message.
Memberships: monthly tiers with perks such as members-only posts.
Shop: sell digital downloads, one-to-one calls or commissions.
Posts and email: publish to your page and email your supporters without a separate newsletter tool.
Supporter list: you can export your supporters' details at any time.

Key facts

Cost to creators: no monthly fee; 5% of each transaction
How supporters pay: card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
Payouts: through Stripe to your bank account, once you reach $10 and the account passes a moderation check
Set-up time: under five minutes, according to Buy Me a Coffee
Ads: Buy Me a Coffee says it shows no ads and does not sell user data

Who Buy Me a Coffee suits

Writers, podcasters and YouTubers: a link under a video or a post gives readers a quick way to chip in.
Creators with an irregular output: one-off tips do not commit you to a monthly schedule the way a membership does.
Artists taking commissions: the shop can take payment for a commission without a separate store.
Small independent sites and newsletters: a button on each post gives readers a way to chip in without a paywall.

You will need artwork for your page header. Inkscape is a free design app that can make it.

The limits

The 5% comes out of every payment. On £1,000 of support that is £50 to Buy Me a Coffee.

The first payout needs a review. Your account has to reach $10 and pass a check for restricted content before Stripe pays anything out.

It works best if you already have an audience. A page on its own does not bring in readers, so most creators link it from a site, a newsletter or social media.

Where to sign up in the UK

You can start a page on the Buy Me a Coffee website with an email address. The fee, payout and payment details above come from the Buy Me a Coffee help centre FAQs.

Buy Me a Coffee

FAQs

How much does Buy Me a Coffee charge?

There is no monthly fee. Buy Me a Coffee takes 5% of each payment, so creators keep 95%.

How do I get paid from Buy Me a Coffee?

Once your earnings reach $10 and your account is approved, the money goes to your Stripe account and then to your bank.

Do supporters need an account?

No. Supporters can pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and leave a name and message.

Is Buy Me a Coffee better than Patreon?

It depends on how you work. Buy Me a Coffee takes one-off tips as well as memberships, which suits creators who do not publish on a schedule.

Can I sell things on Buy Me a Coffee?

Yes. The shop sells digital products, calls and commissions alongside tips and memberships.

More from CoolCuration

Wise: send and spend money in other currencies for less.
LibreOffice: a free office suite for Mac, Windows and Linux.
Mobbin review: is the app design library worth paying for?
Gifts that give back: presents that support a cause.

Link last checked on 26 October 2026.

SHARE ON:

camelcamelcamel UK Amazon Price Tracker - Free
Service

camelcamelcamel UK Amazon Price Tracker - Free

Knockoff Amazon Brand Filter - Free
Service

Knockoff Amazon Brand Filter - Free

Free Currency Converter: US Dollars to Pounds
Service

Phone screen showing the CoolCuration currency converter turning 250 US dollars into £187.54

Free Currency Converter: US Dollars to Pounds

Forward2me Parcel Forwarding - from €25
Service

Forward2me Parcel Forwarding - from €25

National Theatre at Home - from £9.99 a month
Service

National Theatre at Home - from £9.99 a month

AJ Bell Referral Code: £100 Amazon Gift Card (UK)
App

AJ Bell app on two phones showing a portfolio with SIPP and Lifetime ISA values, and the accounts and services screen

AJ Bell Referral Code: £100 Amazon Gift Card (UK)

Uber Eats Promo Code
App

Uber Eats app home screen showing Little Waitrose, KFC, McDonald's and Sainsbury's, on a green border

Uber Eats Promo Code

MUBI UK Membership and MUBI GO, Prices and Free Trial - from £12
Service

MUBI UK Membership and MUBI GO, Prices and Free Trial - from £12

Hey Alfie AI Home Manager
App

Illustration of a tradesperson in dungarees and a tool belt beside a Hey Alfie chat bubble reading Find me a plumber.

Hey Alfie AI Home Manager

Snoop money management app
App

The Snoop app on a smartphone connecting a UK bank through Open Banking, with Monzo, Barclays and HSBC listed.

Snoop money management app

Sidekick savings and investments
Service

Sidekick app Smart Cash screen showing a balance held in the BlackRock ICS Sterling Liquidity Fund

Sidekick savings and investments

Finimize App UK - 30 day free trial
App

The Finimize app on three iPhones, showing the Explore page, an Airbnb stock chart and the news feed

Finimize App UK - 30 day free trial

Claude Cowork - from £15
Service

Claude Cowork interface showing a task progress checklist, file folders and a context panel of documents

Claude Cowork - from £15

Investa referral code: 20 Reward Options (UK)
App

Investa referral code: 20 Reward Options (UK)

Voy - Weight loss plans - Get £60 off
Service

Voy - Weight loss plans - Get £60 off

InvestEngine ETF Investments app
Service

InvestEngine app Browse investments screen showing Invesco, Xtrackers and J.P. Morgan ETF providers

InvestEngine ETF Investments app

Tembo lifetime ISA - get on the property ladder
App

Tembo money app open on a smartphone screen showing the savings account dashboard

Tembo lifetime ISA - get on the property ladder

Railcard Discount Code: Save up to £25
Service

Hand holding a smartphone showing a travel app on a sunlit UK train station platform with a modern train

Railcard Discount Code: Save up to £25

Free Mortgage Overpayment Calculator UK - See Your Savings
Service

Free UK mortgage overpayment calculator interface with fields for balance, term, interest rate, mortgage type, lump sum and recurring overpayment

Free Mortgage Overpayment Calculator UK - See Your Savings

Rover Pet Sitting UK: £15 Off Your First Booking
Service

Rover Pet Sitting UK – Dog and Cat Sitters

Rover Pet Sitting UK: £15 Off Your First Booking

Chase Refer a Friend Code: Get £50 When You Pay In £1,000
App

Chase refer a friend code graphic with Chase app screen and Chase debit card

Chase Refer a Friend Code: Get £50 When You Pay In £1,000

Octopus Energy for Business - £75 credit
Service

Octopus Energy business referral illustration with pink octopus mascot, customer service icon, and green energy globe

Octopus Energy for Business - £75 credit

Quidco Referral Code: Get a £10 Cashback Bonus (UK)
Service

Quidco app on phone showing cashback offers from UK retailers including eBay 7%, Just Eat £10, Boots 11%, and Amazon 2.5%

Quidco Referral Code: Get a £10 Cashback Bonus (UK)

Better Mortgage Broker - Get £100 Voucher
App

Better Mortgage Broker - Get £100 Voucher

JPMorgan Personal Investing
App

JPMorgan Personal Investing

BeFibre (now Zzoomm)
App

BeFibre broadband full fibre UK deals and referral offer graphic

BeFibre (now Zzoomm)

Trading 212 investment app: free share up to £100 (UK)
App

Trading 212 referral code graphic showing the app on a phone with a stock chart and “Trading 212 referral” text.

Trading 212 investment app: free share up to £100 (UK)

Lloyds Bank referral - £30
App

Lloyds bank referral code guide showing QR code sign-up flow

Lloyds Bank referral - £30

Urban Jungle Travel Insurance: £10 Credit
Service

Urban Jungle travel insurance, sorted in minutes, with £10 credit offer and “Get covered now” button

Urban Jungle Travel Insurance: £10 Credit

theprintspace Discount Code: 50% Off Your First Order - from £5
Service

Framed colourful art print on a desk showing theprintspace’s professional print quality for our theprintspace discount code guide

theprintspace Discount Code: 50% Off Your First Order - from £5

GAIL's Promo Code: Free Coffee or Loaf with the App
Gift

GAIL’s app promo code graphic offering a free barista-made drink or 750g loaf with first purchase

GAIL's Promo Code: Free Coffee or Loaf with the App

Affinity by Canva - Free
App

Affinity by Canva - Free

TrainPal Referral Code - up to £11 off when you sign up
Service

TrainPal app screen showing ticket search from Glasgow to Manchester on iPhone – find cheap UK train tickets with no booking fees.

TrainPal Referral Code - up to £11 off when you sign up

Interactive Brokers Investing Platform
App

Interactive Brokers Investing Platform

Zopa Biscuit bank account
Service

Zopa Biscuit bank account

Who Gives A Crap Referral: 15% Off Your First Order
Gift

Eco-friendly Who Gives a Crap toilet paper rolls on a bathroom shelf with colourful packaging.

Who Gives A Crap Referral: 15% Off Your First Order

Mobbin: UX & UI inspiration for designers
Service

Mobbin homepage with headline Discover real-world design inspiration and Join for free button

Mobbin: UX & UI inspiration for designers

ManyPets Discount Code - Up To £60 Amazon Voucher
Service

Golden retriever with owner promoting ManyPets pet insurance, highlighting that 97% of claims are paid.

ManyPets Discount Code - Up To £60 Amazon Voucher

TopCashback Referral Code – Get £10 Free Bonus
Service

TopCashback referral code – get £10 bonus with the UK’s leading cashback site

TopCashback Referral Code – Get £10 Free Bonus

JamDoughnut Cashback App: Up to £8 Sign-up Reward
Service

JamDoughnut app interface displaying current balance, search bar, and cashback offers from UK retailers including Asda and Pizza Express with turquoise gummy bear

JamDoughnut Cashback App: Up to £8 Sign-up Reward

Sons Hair Loss Treatment - from £18
Service

Sons Hair Loss Treatment - from £18

Re:Scam Scam Email Bot - Free
Service

Re:Scam Scam Email Bot - Free

Meela Therapist Matching - Free
Service

Meela Therapist Matching - Free

Sprive Mortgage Saving App - Money Off Your Mortgage
Service

Sprive mortgage app Sprive referral code showing interest and time savings from automatic overpayments

Sprive Mortgage Saving App - Money Off Your Mortgage

Simplyhealth Health Plans - From £20 - £10 voucher
Service

Simplyhealth health plans promoting wellbeing for families, workers and communities

Simplyhealth Health Plans - From £20 - £10 voucher

Scrumbles Cat Food - from £7
Service

Scrumbles cat food with real ingredients and discount code offer

Scrumbles Cat Food - from £7

Chip Savings App UK: How It Works, Rates and Fees
App

Three smartphones displaying the Chip savings app interface with balances and account options

Chip Savings App UK: How It Works, Rates and Fees

Greatest Books of All Time - A CoolCurated List
Service

Bold black text reading “Greatest Books of All Time” over a blurred bookshelf background.

Greatest Books of All Time - A CoolCurated List

Hometree Home Cover UK: Boiler Cover + £50 Voucher
Service

Hometree Home Cover UK: Boiler Cover + £50 Voucher

Giffgaff Referral Code UK: Get £5 to £10 Free Credit
Service

giffgaff SIM card with its gold chip in the black and white giffgaff card design

Giffgaff Referral Code UK: Get £5 to £10 Free Credit

American Express Referral: Sign Up for Any Card and Get Rewarded
App

Selection of UK American Express credit cards including Platinum, Gold, British Airways, and Cashback designs.

American Express Referral: Sign Up for Any Card and Get Rewarded

Overherd Oat Milk Powder - £12.99
Gift

Pink 800g pouch of Overherd Oat Milk Powder beside an iced coffee on a pale blue background

Overherd Oat Milk Powder - £12.99

Scrumbles Dog Food - from £8
Service

Scrumbles Dog Food - from £8

Buy Me Once Referral Code - £10 Off
Gift

Buy Me Once Referral Code - £10 Off

Taxfix Discount Code UK: Up to 35% Off Your Tax Return
Service

Taxfix UK promotional graphic showing self assessment features with a smiling woman wearing headphones

Taxfix Discount Code UK: Up to 35% Off Your Tax Return

Onestream Broadband: £20 Referral Code - from £15 a month
Service

Onestream Broadband: £20 Referral Code - from £15 a month

Tom Life Insurance UK: Cover from £5 a Month
Service

Tom Life Insurance UK: Cover from £5 a Month

Robinhood Free Shares UK: Claim a Free Stock ($7 to $175)
App

Robinhood UK app showing an example US stock price chart and Trade button on a green background

Robinhood Free Shares UK: Claim a Free Stock ($7 to $175)

Waggel Pet Insurance UK: Get Your First Month Free
Service

Waggel Pet Insurance UK: Get Your First Month Free

Wise Referral: Fee-Free Transfer up to £500 or Free Card
App

Wise Referral: Fee-Free Transfer up to £500 or Free Card

Urban Jungle - Home and Contents Insurance
Service

Urban Jungle - Home and Contents Insurance

National Art Pass Gift Membership - from £53
Gift

Pink National Art Pass card shown over a photo of a visitor in a colourful gallery installation

National Art Pass Gift Membership - from £53

Monzo Bank: referral rewards up to £50
App

Monzo app icon with illustrated debit card and notification bell graphics on a light background

Monzo Bank: referral rewards up to £50

Itch Flea Treatment: First Month Free - from £8.50 a month
Service

Itch flea treatment, wormer tablets and spray on green background with first month free badge

Itch Flea Treatment: First Month Free - from £8.50 a month

Octopus Energy Referral Discount
Service

Get £50 free with Octopus Energy referral code in 2025

Octopus Energy Referral Discount

Monzo Investments Referral Link: Paused
App

Monzo investments referral link shown on the Monzo Investments screen on a phone, with London skyline in the background.

Monzo Investments Referral Link: Paused

Honest Mobile - from £12.15 a month
Service

Honest Mobile - from £12.15 a month

The Common Press Membership - from £5 a Month
Service

The Common Press membership poster on orange, with hands holding a stack of books, a disco ball and a delivery box

The Common Press Membership - from £5 a Month

Smarty Mobile - Mobile Network - From £6
Service

Smarty Mobile - Mobile Network - From £6

Grubby discount - Vegan Recipie Kits
Service

Three white Grubby vegan recipe kit boxes stacked on top of each other

Grubby discount - Vegan Recipie Kits

Freetrade Referral Code: Free Share
App

Two smartphones displaying the Freetrade app portfolio screen and insights screen with holdings and performance chart.

Freetrade Referral Code: Free Share

Exhale Coffee - £20
Gift

Exhale Coffee Organic Dark(ish) Roast pouch on a kraft border

Exhale Coffee - £20

Lightyear - Investment App
App

Lightyear app on a phone showing a general investment account balance and performance chart

Lightyear - Investment App

Back Market UK
Service

Back Market UK

Libreria Book Subscription (Price Shown at Sign-up)
Service

Row of book spines on a shelf above the word Libreria in black serif type

Libreria Book Subscription (Price Shown at Sign-up)

HypeDocs - Free
Service

Three HypeDocs app screens: a daily overview, automatically found wins, and a choice of voice or text entry

HypeDocs - Free

Jasper AI (formerly Conversion.ai) - $69 a month (about £52)
Service

Jasper banner reading Put AI agents to work for marketing, with a smiling woman and email and click-through stats

Jasper AI (formerly Conversion.ai) - $69 a month (about £52)

Three Refer a Friend: Share Up to £80
Service

Three Refer a Friend: Share Up to £80

Tiiny Host - Free, Paid Plans from £4 a Month
Service

Tiiny Host upload screen with a drag and drop box for HTML, PDF, PHP and ZIP files

Tiiny Host - Free, Paid Plans from £4 a Month

Oddbox Fruit & Veg Boxes
Gift

A cardboard Oddbox filled with colourful fruit and veg labelled “too ugly”, “too small”, “too bendy”, and “too many” on a green background, promoting Oddbox food waste boxes.

Oddbox Fruit & Veg Boxes

Phox Water Filter - from £40
Gift

Hand pouring filtered water from a Phox V2 glass water filter jug into a glass on a wooden table

Phox Water Filter - from £40

Franco Manca App Promo Code: Get a Free Bonus Stamp
Gift

Franco Manca app promo code graphic over a pizza, promoting a bonus loyalty stamp towards a free pizza.

Franco Manca App Promo Code: Get a Free Bonus Stamp

Buy Me a Coffee - Free
Service

Buy Me a Coffee - Free

Audible UK: Plans and Prices
Service

Audible UK: Plans and Prices

Huel UK - from £24
Service

Huel UK - from £24

Touchnote - Photos and Cards
Service

Touchnote - Photos and Cards

NextDNS Ad Blocker and DNS Firewall - Free, Pro from £1.79 a month
Service

NextDNS on a laptop and two phones, showing its website and the DNS settings on iPhone and Android

NextDNS Ad Blocker and DNS Firewall - Free, Pro from £1.79 a month

Gousto Referral: Up to 65% Off Your First Box - from £3.20 a meal
Service

Red Gousto recipe box on a kitchen worktop, packed with vegetables, ingredients and recipe cards

Gousto Referral: Up to 65% Off Your First Box - from £3.20 a meal

Farewill - from £100
Service

Farewill online will writing service shown on a laptop and a phone

Farewill - from £100

Ecologi Subscription - from £4.70 a month
Service

Workers tending rows of tree seedlings at a nursery funded through Ecologi

Ecologi Subscription - from £4.70 a month

Pact Coffee - from £9.95
Gift

White 250g bag of Pact Coffee Fazenda Reis on a small white plinth against a grey background

Pact Coffee - from £9.95

nuud Smarter Pack Deodorant - £19
Gift

nuud Smarter Pack Deodorant - £19

-----------

We are proud supporters of a safer more private internet via encouraging people to use Brave browser and are actively taking on Spammers as part of ProjectHoneypot. This site is hosted on servers that run on 100% renewable energy in the UK thanks to GreenWebHosting.

This site contains affiliate links, including to Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase or sign up for a service via these links, at no extra cost to you. All offers and promotions are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change or withdrawal by the businesses featured. We cannot guarantee their continued availability. Read our full affiliate disclosure.

Reviews and opinions on CoolCuration reflect the personal experience of our writers at the time of publication. They are not professional endorsements and your experience may differ. Scores use our Cool Factor rating system and are given independently of any commercial relationship.

All content on CoolCuration is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations or an endorsement of any product or service. We are not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and do not offer personalised financial guidance. You should always do your own research or consult a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions.