> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.maearth.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.maearth.com/ma-earth/funding-explained/platform-fees.md). # Fees What are the platform and payment processing fees on Ma Earth? Ma Earth charges no platform fee. Stripe payment processing fees go directly to Stripe. **Stripe fees vary by recipient organization location and card origin. Approximate rates:** | Recipient organization location | Domestic card | International card | | ------------------------------- | -------------- | ------------------ | | EU | 1.5% + €0.25 | 3.25% + €0.25 | | US | 2.9% + $0.30 | 3.9% + $0.30 | | New Zealand | 2.9% + NZ$0.30 | 3.9% + NZ$0.30 | | UK | 1.5% + £0.20 | 3.25% + £0.20 | | Brazil | 3.99% + R$0.39 | 5.99% + R$0.39 | | Mexico | 3.6% + MX$3.00 | 4.1% + MX$3.00 | | Canada | 2.9% + C$0.30 | 3.5% + C$0.30 | | Australia | 1.75% + A$0.30 | 3.5% + A$0.30 | If the donation currency differs from the organization's settlement currency, Stripe applies a currency conversion at a rate that includes an approximate 1-2% margin. *These figures are provided as a guide only; Stripe may update its fees at any time. Current rates are published on* [*Stripe*](https://stripe.com/pricing)*.* Payment processing fees go directly to Stripe, not Ma Earth. During checkout, donors can [cover processing fees](/resources-for-donors/questions-about-donations/covering-stripe-processing-fees.md) so that 100% of their donation reaches the project. Donors can also add an [optional tip](/resources-for-donors/questions-about-donations/tipping-ma-earth.md) to support Ma Earth; this does not reduce the amount going to the project. All fees are deducted before funds are transferred to organizations. What organizations receive requires no further deductions, unless required by a [host partner](/resources-for-land-stewards/about-host-partners.md). **In addition, depending on a project's jurisdiction, bank wire transfer, forex exchange, and withdrawal fees may also impact their** [**transfers**](/resources-for-land-stewards/about-funding-rounds/about-payouts.md)**.** #### Transparency matters Unlike many fundraising systems, which take 20–30% in overhead, we're committed to keeping the majority of funds flowing directly to land stewards. No platform fee. No hidden costs. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://help.maearth.com/ma-earth/funding-explained/platform-fees.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.