Bandcamp Fees in 2026: What the Platform Actually Takes

Bandcamp charges a 15% revenue share on digital sales in 2026, falling to 10% once an artist's all-time sales exceed $5,000 and trailing 12-month sales stay at $5,000 or more; physical goods carry a flat 10% share, with payment processing billed separately. Bandcamp Fridays waive that share entirely, cutting Bandcamp's own cut to 0% for the day.

What are Bandcamp’s fees at a glance?

Bandcamp takes a 15% revenue share on digital sales (10% after $5,000 in all-time sales) and a flat 10% share on physical goods, and it separately passes through a payment-processor fee that starts at 1.9%–2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction (Bandcamp Help — fees). Every rate above applies to something you have already recorded or pressed; a Brillay link prices individual paid requests and one-time support instead, with nothing to publish on a schedule and no subscription for either side to maintain.

All figures in the table come from the linked first-party Bandcamp pages; check those pages for later fee or calendar changes. Bandcamp can adjust its terms and its Bandcamp Friday calendar, 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?).

Bandcamp’s revenue share on physical goods is a flat 10%, regardless of sales history (Fair Trade Music Policy).

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.

Bandcamp states that payment-processor fees "vary depending on the size of the transaction, but for an average size purchase, amount to an additional 4-7%," leaving the artist or label with a typical net of 80-85% of each sale.

Worked example: a $10 digital album paid by card nets the artist about $7.98 before the $5,000 threshold (15% share of $1.50 plus card processing of $0.22 + $0.30), about $8.48 after the rate drops to 10% ($1.00 plus the same $0.52 processing), and about $9.48 on Bandcamp Friday, when only the $0.52 processing fee applies (calculated from Bandcamp Help — fees and payment-processor fees).

What are Bandcamp’s payment-processing fees?

For digital sales of $8.07 or more, Bandcamp’s payment processing costs 1.9% + $0.30 when a follower 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 flat processing fee of 5% + $0.05 (Bandcamp Help — payment processor fees and Bandcamp Payments). This processing charge is separate from and additional to Bandcamp’s own revenue share.

The fixed $0.30 component matters most on inexpensive purchases because it represents a larger portion of a low-priced track or album. See creator platform fees compared for how this revenue-share-plus-processing structure compares across other creator tools.

How does Bandcamp Friday change the fees?

On the first Friday of most months, Bandcamp runs Bandcamp Friday from midnight to midnight Pacific Time; Bandcamp confirmed 8 dates for 2026 — February 6, March 6, May 1, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, and December 4. During that window, Bandcamp waives its 15% or 10% revenue share, reducing its own platform cut to 0%.

Payment-processing fees still apply during Bandcamp Friday: on digital sales of $8.07 or more, processing remains 1.9%-2.9% plus $0.30 depending on payment method (payment-processor fees). Bandcamp Friday reduces the amount the platform takes; processor charges still apply, and the price paid by the follower remains unchanged.

What can artists use alongside Bandcamp for other follower payments?

Bandcamp sells recordings and merch; one Brillay link can also offer Paid Questions for one private question and one written reply, Personalized Videos for custom videos, Custom Work for song feedback or commissions, Tips for one-time support, Goals for funding targets, and Brand Collaboration Inquiries for brand deals. Tips let followers send a one-time thank-you, with nothing for you to deliver and no membership for them to join.

Add one Brillay link to your bio even if your audience is small: there is no follower minimum, no application, and nothing to release first. No monthly fee, you only pay a small platform fee when you get paid. 8% platform fee when a follower pays for work, 5% platform fee on tips and goals. Card processing is separate. No follower account needed. Followers pay upfront; you can decline a request.

For a practical example, see how musicians can fund a new project.

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). Physical goods carry a flat 10% revenue share (Fair Trade Music Policy).

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).

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. Digital processing rates are listed in Bandcamp’s payment-processor fee guide.

Can followers pay for things Bandcamp does not sell?

Yes. A Brillay page lets a follower pay for what a record can't give them: a written answer to one private question, notes on their demo as Custom Work, a Personalized Video, a Tip, or a contribution toward a Goal. Followers need no account, each payment is one-time rather than a membership, and creators can receive payouts in 41 countries. (how it works) (pricing)

Ready to charge for song feedback, private questions, Personalized Videos, or one-time support? Create your free Brillay page and put the options in your bio instead of negotiating every request in DMs.