GoFundMe fees: Information and answers to top questions
GoFundMe’s mission is to help people help each other. We want to create a world in which needs everywhere are met by a rising movement of people ready to help. Whether someone has a medical emergency, is the victim of a natural disaster, or just wants to support a cause they’re passionate about, we want to make it as easy as possible for them to get help when it’s needed. If you’d like a more in-depth explanation of GoFundMe’s fees, we cover these details below.
Are there crowdfunding platform fees?
For organisers in the UK, there’s no fee to start or manage a fundraiser. However, there is one small transaction fee per donation. We also accept optional tips from supporters, which help fund the platform. Supporters can choose to tip GoFundMe, but it’s never required.
What is GoFundMe’s platform fee?
For organisers in the UK, there’s no fee to start or manage a fundraiser. However, there is one small transaction fee per donation. We also accept optional tips from donors, which is how GoFundMe makes money. Donors can choose to tip GoFundMe, but it’s never required.
How much does GoFundMe charge for the transaction fee?
GoFundMe charges one transaction fee and that’s it. So, how much does GoFundMe take for transaction fees? A transaction fee of 2.9% + 25p is automatically deducted from each donation for personal fundraisers. For charity, the GoFundMe transaction fee is 1.9% + 20p per donation.
What’s a transaction fee?
Safe and secure fundraising is our top priority. That’s why we partner with industry-leading payment processors such as PayPal to accept and deliver your donations.
The transaction fee is automatically deducted from each donation. It covers the costs of credit and debit charges and safely delivering donations, and it helps us offer more ways to donate, through credit, debit, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. This is the only fee deducted on GoFundMe to cover all your fundraising needs.
Why tip GoFundMe?
Tipping GoFundMe is appreciated but never required. It’s important to us that everyone is able to get the help they need, which is why we don’t charge a fee to start a fundraiser. Instead, we accept optional tips from supporters that help make it possible for us to offer powerful and trusted fundraising tools, customer support, and a global team of Trust & Safety experts.
How does Gift Aid work with GoFundMe?
Gift Aid is a government tax scheme in the UK that allows registered charities to claim an additional 25p on every £1 donated by supporters. The additional funds come directly from the government, and what all supporters need to do is tick the Gift Aid box when making their donation. A full name and postcode will be required, and your donation will need to come from a bank or building society account in the same name. When you use GoFundMe for a charity fundraiser, these Gift Aid donations are processed and passed on to the charity at no extra charge, meaning more money going directly to your cause. Personal fundraisers, which raise money for individuals rather than registered charities, aren’t eligible for Gift Aid. For full details on how Gift Aid works with GoFundMe, read our guide. And if you’re weighing up your options, see GoFundMe vs. JustGiving for more detail.
Ready to start a fundraiser?
We keep our pricing simple so you can focus on raising money for the people and causes you care about. We are passionate about empowering people to get the help they need, and we believe our crowdfunding platform does just that. Now that you know about GoFundMe’s fees for 2026, take the next step in starting your online fundraising journey with us by finding out how GoFundMe works and checking out these easy fundraising ideas. If you need further help with GoFundMe, you can visit our Help Centre with any questions you might have. Start a GoFundMe fundraiser and put your community to work for the causes that matter most.