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Karat Payments fees depend on the payout method used.

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Who pays the fees?

By default:
  • Fees are paid by the recipient

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Common fees by method

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Domestic payments

  • ACH: small per-transaction fee
  • PayPal: percentage-based fee

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International payments

  • International bank transfers: flat + percentage fee
  • Wires: fixed fee
  • PayPal: percentage-based fee
  • Crypto: percentage + network (gas) fees

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Notes on fees

  • Fees vary depending on country and method
  • Fees are shown before completing a payment
  • Some methods may have additional third-party costs
  • 1099 generation is handled automatically
  • There is no cost to recipients for tax forms
Payout pricing overview