What commission DareBay charges
DareBay charges a commission once, to the organizer, at contest creation. The payment method sets the rate: fiat (card, bank transfer) is 5%, the wallet (USDT on TON) is 8%, and COINS, the in-app currency, is 10%. The commission is a percentage of the prize amount, you see the exact figure before anything is charged, and it does not change afterwards. The participant, the clipper, pays nothing: not to enter, not to withdraw, not for anything else. The platform deducts nothing from the winner's payout.
Launch promo (since July 2026): the first organizers pay no commission at all, 0% instead of the base rates. The base rates below stay on record and come back once the promo ends.
Commission rates by payment method
| Payment method | Rate | When it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat (card, bank transfer) | 5% of the prize amount | At contest creation |
| Wallet (USDT on TON) | 8% of the prize amount | At contest creation |
| COINS (internal currency) | 10% of the prize amount | At contest creation |
The commission is a one-off charge taken before the contest is published. After that the platform deducts nothing, neither at payout nor at withdrawal.
How the commission works
The commission is a percentage of the prize amount, and the organizer pays it when creating the contest. Here is how it works:
- The organizer creates a contest and sets a budget. The platform calculates the commission as a percentage of the prize amount and shows it before anything is confirmed.
- The commission is charged immediately. It comes off the organizer's balance together with the contest budget. Both amounts are frozen on the platform, and nobody can pull them back out until the contest ends.
- Nothing is deducted from payouts. When the contest ends, the prize goes out by results. The winner receives their amount with no deductions; in pay-per-view contests the payout follows the formula for counted views, and whatever budget is left over goes back to the organizer.
The key point: the commission never comes out of the clipper's payout. If an organizer creates a 100 USDT contest through the wallet, they pay 8 USDT of commission on top of the budget. The winner receives all 100 USDT.
Why the rates differ
The rates are fixed. The only variable is the payment method:
- Fiat (5%) is the lowest rate.
- Wallet (8%) sits in the middle.
- COINS (10%) is the highest rate.
You see the exact percentage at contest creation, before anything is charged. Want to pay less? Pay by fiat: it is the lowest of the three rates.
Frequently asked questions
What commission does DareBay charge?
The payment method sets the rate: fiat (card, bank transfer) 5%, wallet (USDT on TON) 8%, COINS, the in-app currency, 10%. The organizer pays the commission when creating a contest. The participant pays nothing.
Why are the commission rates different for different methods?
The rates are fixed, and the only variable is the payment method: fiat is the lowest (5%), COINS the highest (10%). The exact percentage is shown at contest creation, before anything is charged. If you want to pay less, choose fiat.
Does DareBay charge a withdrawal commission?
No. The commission is charged only to the organizer, only at contest creation. The winner receives the full prize amount with nothing deducted on withdrawal. More on withdrawals: how to withdraw your winnings.
Are there hidden charges or surcharges?
There are no hidden charges. The only commission is shown at contest creation and is charged immediately. Participants pay nothing to register, to enter, or to withdraw.
When is the commission charged?
The commission is charged at the moment the contest is created, before it is published. It is calculated as a percentage of the prize amount and is charged together with the budget. More on how the freeze works: does DareBay really pay.
Is the commission deducted from the clipper payout?
No. The organizer pays the commission at creation. The clipper (participant) receives the full prize amount that was frozen. The platform deducts nothing from the payout.
Can the commission be reduced?
The base rates are 5% for fiat, 8% for the wallet, 10% for COINS. During the launch period the first organizers get a promo: 0% commission. The one permanent way to save is to pick a cheaper payment method.
In short
DareBay's commission is calculated before you pay and never changes after the fact: fiat 5%, wallet 8%, COINS 10% (with a 0% launch promo for the first organizers). It is charged once, to the organizer, at contest creation, and it is never deducted from the participant's payout. There are no hidden charges. The platform acts as intermediary and guarantor: the budget and the commission are frozen before the start, and the prize goes to the winners by the results of the contest. If you want to dig into other questions, browse the FAQ section, read is DareBay a scam, or find out how to withdraw your winnings.