Implementing "Charge Upfront" (Patreon)

Published:

2016-05-12 11:25:02

Edited:

2016-05-12 11:30:03

Imported:

2021-01

Content

I got the honor of being chosen for this new feature early(it will roll out for all creator eventually)

Here's how it work

Some creators have opted into charging their patrons as soon as they

pledge (sometimes referred to as "charging upfront"). This is good for

two main reasons:

1) As a patron, you can see patron-only content

right away and creators can start sending you any rewards that you

might have earned.

2) As a creator, you get your money faster. This will get you the money that helps you make more awesome stuff.

When you increase your pledge amount

for a creator who is charging upfront, you are charged the difference between your previous charge and your new pledge amount.

Example:

You had a pledge of $10 and you were charged $10 for that pledge. Then

you increased your pledge to $15. You are charged $5. You increased your

pledge to $16. You are charged $1.

When you decrease your pledge amount

a creator who is charging upfront, you are not charged right away when

you lower your pledge amount. The new pledge amount will be reflected

when your pledge renews at the beginning of the next month.

Example:

You had a pledge of $10 and you were charged $10 for that pledge. Then

you decreased your pledge to $8. You are not charged anything when you

made this change. The next time your pledge renews (at the beginning of

next month) you are charged $8.

New Patrons:

New Patrons will be charged on the day they pledge. They will be charged on

the 1st of the month for their next charge and all following charges.

Example:

A patron pledges to

Jack (a Patreon creator) on February 25th for $10 per month. They will

be charged $10 on the day they pledge, February 25th, for February

patronage. On March 1st, the Patron will be charged $10 for March

patronage.

Existing Patrons: Your existing patrons will be charged on the 1st of the month like usual.