In 2026, Bandcamp charges a 15% revenue share on digital sales, reduced to 10% after all-time sales exceed $5,000 and retained while trailing 12-month sales remain at least $5,000. Physical goods carry a 10% share. Payment processing is separate, while Bandcamp Fridays waive the platform’s revenue share.
Last verified August 2026.
What are Bandcamp’s fees at a glance?
| What you sell | Bandcamp revenue share | Payment processing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital music before exceeding $5,000 in all-time sales | 15% | For sales of $8.07 or more: 1.9% + $0.30 through PayPal, 2.2% + $0.30 by credit or debit card, or 2.9% + $0.30 by Bandcamp gift card. For sales of $8.06 or less: 5% + $0.05. | Bandcamp Help — fees and payment-processor fees |
| Digital music after exceeding $5,000 in all-time sales, while trailing 12-month sales remain at least $5,000 | 10% | For sales of $8.07 or more: 1.9% + $0.30 through PayPal, 2.2% + $0.30 by credit or debit card, or 2.9% + $0.30 by Bandcamp gift card. For sales of $8.06 or less: 5% + $0.05. | Bandcamp Help — fees and payment-processor fees |
| Physical goods, including vinyl, CDs, and merch | 10% | A separate payment-processing fee applies and varies by transaction size. | Fair Trade Music Policy |
| Bandcamp Friday, held on the first Friday of most months | 0% — Bandcamp’s revenue share is waived | Processing still applies. For digital sales, the rates are 1.9% + $0.30 through PayPal, 2.2% + $0.30 by card, or 2.9% + $0.30 by Bandcamp gift card on sales of $8.07 or more; sales of $8.06 or less cost 5% + $0.05. | Bandcamp Friday Help and payment-processor fees |
All figures in the table were verified in August 2026. Bandcamp can adjust its terms, so the linked first-party pages remain the source of record.
How much is Bandcamp’s revenue share?
Bandcamp’s revenue share is 15% on digital items until an artist’s all-time sales exceed $5,000 USD. The digital rate then falls to 10% and remains there as long as the artist continues making at least $5,000 in the trailing 12 months (Bandcamp Help — What are Bandcamp’s fees?, verified August 2026).
Bandcamp’s revenue share on physical goods is a flat 10%, regardless of sales history (Fair Trade Music Policy, verified August 2026).
That means a new artist selling digital albums keeps 85% of the listed price before processing. After exceeding $5,000 in all-time sales—and while maintaining at least $5,000 in trailing 12-month sales—the artist keeps 90% before processing.
What are Bandcamp’s payment-processing fees?
Bandcamp’s revenue share is not the full transaction cost. A payment processor also charges a separate fee, which Bandcamp passes through rather than sets.
For digital sales of $8.07 or more, processing costs 1.9% + $0.30 when a fan pays through PayPal, 2.2% + $0.30 by credit or debit card, or 2.9% + $0.30 with a Bandcamp gift card. Digital sales of $8.06 or less incur a processing fee of 5% + $0.05 (Bandcamp Help — payment processor fees and Bandcamp Payments, verified August 2026).
The fixed $0.30 component matters most on inexpensive purchases because it represents a larger portion of a low-priced track or album. This combination of a platform share and separate payment processing is also used by many creator tools; see creator platform fees compared for a side-by-side overview.
How does Bandcamp Friday change the fees?
On the first Friday of most months, Bandcamp runs Bandcamp Friday from midnight to midnight Pacific Time. During that window, Bandcamp waives its 15% or 10% revenue share, reducing its own platform cut to 0% (Bandcamp Friday Help, verified August 2026).
Payment-processing fees still apply. Bandcamp Friday therefore reduces the amount the platform takes; it does not eliminate processor charges or automatically discount the price paid by the fan. Many artists consequently schedule releases and merchandise drops around these dates.
What can artists use alongside Bandcamp for other fan payments?
Alternative monetization note: Bandcamp is designed primarily for selling recordings and physical merchandise. It does not cover every personal interaction fans may request, such as private questions, personalized shoutouts, song feedback, small custom services, tips, or support for a future project.
FanBell can sit alongside Bandcamp as a link-in-bio option for those interactions. It has no follower minimum (how it works, verified August 2026). FanBell is free to start with no monthly fee and charges a 12% platform fee only when a fan pays; Stripe’s payment-processing charge is separate (pricing, verified August 2026). Payouts are handled through Stripe and sent to the creator’s connected bank account (how it works, verified August 2026).
For practical examples, see how musicians can fund a new project, selling song feedback online, and FanBell for musicians.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage does Bandcamp take?
Bandcamp takes 15% of digital sales until all-time sales exceed $5,000 USD. The digital rate then becomes 10% and remains there while trailing 12-month sales are at least $5,000 (Bandcamp Help — fees, verified August 2026). Physical goods carry a flat 10% revenue share (Fair Trade Music Policy, verified August 2026).
Does Bandcamp’s digital fee stay at 10% permanently?
Not unconditionally. The digital share falls from 15% to 10% after all-time sales exceed $5,000 USD, but the 10% rate remains in effect only while the artist makes at least $5,000 in the trailing 12 months (Bandcamp Help — fees, verified August 2026).
Are there fees on Bandcamp Friday?
Bandcamp waives its 15% or 10% revenue share during Bandcamp Friday, reducing the platform’s share to 0%, but payment-processing fees still apply (Bandcamp Friday Help, verified August 2026). Digital processing rates are listed in Bandcamp’s payment-processor fee guide.
Can fans pay for things Bandcamp does not sell?
Yes. FanBell supports paid questions, shoutouts, custom services, tips, and project support with no follower minimum (how it works, verified August 2026). It is free to start and charges a 12% platform fee only when a fan pays, with separate Stripe processing and Stripe payouts (pricing, verified August 2026).
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