Fees explained
OnlyFans fees: what creators really pay
According to its Terms of Service, OnlyFans keeps 20% of every fan payment. Here is what that means for your income, how US-dollar settlement adds up and where you keep more – with a calculator.
- OnlyFans: 80% (20% fee per Terms of Service)
- NuFans: 85% (15% fee · partners up to 90%)
- 20% fee – Deducted from every fan payment.
- US dollars – Payments and earnings run in USD.
- Plus conversion – Euro-based creators may pay bank fees.
- Minimum payout – Per the terms, a minimum amount applies.
From fan payment to your money
- Fan pays: The fan pays the price in US dollars; sales tax/VAT may be added according to the terms.
- 20% fee: OnlyFans deducts 20% of the total fan payment as its fee.
- 80% for you: The rest is credited to your account in US dollars and paid out once the minimum is reached.
Calculate it yourself
What 20% costs you per year
| Monthly revenue | OnlyFans fee per year | You keep (80%) | On NuFans (85%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,000 | €2,400 | €9,600 | €10,200 |
| €2,000 | €4,800 | €19,200 | €20,400 |
| €5,000 | €12,000 | €48,000 | €51,000 |
Simplified calculation before taxes and without conversion costs.
Hidden cost: currency
According to its terms, all fan payments and creator earnings on OnlyFans are in US dollars. If you live in euros, your bank may charge conversion fees and you carry the exchange-rate risk. NuFans settles in euros from the start.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is the OnlyFans fee?
According to the OnlyFans Terms of Service, 20% of the total fan payment. Creators receive 80%.
Which currency does OnlyFans pay out in?
According to its terms, fan payments and creator earnings are processed in US dollars.
Is there a platform with lower fees?
Yes. On NuFans the standard platform fee is 15% and you keep 85% – up to 90% as a partner. Billing is in euros.