17th March 2026

What are the fees on PavelAndreev.ORG? No commission explained

This article is part of the “Platform News” series by PavelAndreev.ORG, created to answer clearly and transparently the most common questions from donors and campaign organizers.

No commission for campaign creators: what does it mean?

One of the most important things to know:

PavelAndreev.ORG does not charge any commission for creating or managing a campaign.

This means:

• you can start a campaign completely free
• there are no hidden publishing fees
• there is no percentage taken from donations (in the standard case)

So how do donation costs actually work? The answer depends on the payment method.

Main donation methods on the platform

Donations on PavelAndreev.ORG can be made via:

• card payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay and local methods via Stripe
• PayPal
• direct bank transfer (IBAN)

Learn more: How Donations Work and How Funds Are Paid Out on PavelAndreev.ORG 

1. Donations via card, Stripe or PayPal

There is no platform commission.

The only costs are:

• standard Stripe and PayPal transaction fees
• card processing fees

These fees:

• are set entirely by the payment providers
• are deducted automatically per transaction
• are not controlled by the platform

This is a global standard for online donations.

2. Donations via bank transfer (IBAN)

A 5% fee applies.

This fee covers:

• administrative processing
• system maintenance
• security and traceability
• campaign support

Unlike card payments, there is no external processor involved.

How much money actually reaches the campaign?

It depends on:

• the chosen payment method
• the payment provider fees

For full transparency, a fee calculator is available on the platform, showing:

• the donated amount
• applied fees
• final amount received

Why transparency matters

Trust is the foundation of online giving.

Transparency ensures:

• informed decisions by donors
• fairness for campaign organizers
• clear rules with no hidden conditions

Summary

• No commission for campaign creation and management
• No platform fee for card and PayPal donations
• Only external transaction fees apply
• 5% fee for bank transfers

What’s next?

In the next article, we answer another key question:

How is PavelAndreev.ORG funded?