Understanding transaction fees

6 min readLast updated: 9/10/2025

Learn about transaction fees, processing costs, and how pricing works on Zwee's US-based ticket marketplace.

Fee structure overview

Zwee operates on a transparent fee structure designed to keep costs low while maintaining a high-quality marketplace experience. Our fees cover payment processing, platform operations, and creator support across the United States.

Key principle: No hidden fees

All fees on Zwee are clearly disclosed before you complete any transaction. You'll always know exactly what you're paying and why.

• Transparent pricing
• No surprise charges
• Clear fee breakdowns

What's included

  • • Secure payment processing
  • • Platform hosting and maintenance
  • • Customer support
  • • Fraud protection
  • • Creator verification
  • • Dispute resolution

Fee types

  • • Payment processing fees
  • • Platform service fees
  • • Creator payout processing
  • • Tax reporting compliance
  • • Account verification services

How ticket pricing works

Zwee uses a transparent pricing model based on retail value and tier selection. Understanding this structure helps you know where fees come from.

Pricing calculation process:

1. Retail priceBase product value (USD)
2. Adjusted price (+50%)Market positioning
3. Rounded to next $100Clean pricing
4. Platform fee (for $600+ items)+$100 flat fee
Final ticket priceTotal pool ÷ ticket count
Tier 1
50
Total tickets
1 reward token per ticket*
Tier 2
100
Total tickets
0.5 reward token per ticket*
Tier 3
200
Total tickets
0.25 reward token per ticket*

*Reward tokens are only awarded for products with retail value of $600 or more. This encourages participation in higher-value listings while maintaining sustainable economics.

Payment processing fees

Zwee uses Stripe for secure payment processing within the United States. Processing fees are included in ticket prices and token purchases.

Ticket purchases

Credit/Debit cardsIncluded in price
Apple Pay/Google PayIncluded in price
Token paymentsNo fees

Processing fees are built into ticket pricing, so you pay the displayed price with no surprises.

Token purchases

Purchase tokens$1.00 per token
Processing feeIncluded
Minimum purchase1 token

Tokens are always $1.00 each with no additional fees. What you see is what you pay.

Token purchase fees

Zwee offers different types of tokens, each with its own characteristics and fee structure.

Purchase Tokens

• Bought with real money
• $1.00 per token
• No additional fees
• Redeemable for cash
Processing fees included in purchase price

Reward Tokens

• Earned through platform activity
• Free to obtain
• No fees to use
• Not redeemable for cash
Available for ticket purchases only

Referral Tokens

• Earned by referring users
• Free to obtain
• No fees to use
• Not redeemable for cash
Promotes community growth

Token usage priority

When purchasing tickets with tokens, the platform uses this priority order to maximize value:

  1. Reward tokens (non-redeemable)
  2. Referral tokens (non-redeemable)
  3. Purchase tokens (redeemable)

Creator payout fees

Creators receive their earnings through a transparent fee structure that balances fair compensation with platform sustainability.

Creator earnings breakdown

Creator commission30% of profit
Platform fee3% processing fee
Performance bonusesUp to 5% extra
Net creator earningsFinal payout amount

Payout requirements

  • • Listing must be completed and winner selected
  • • Product must be shipped and received
  • • Tax information must be on file
  • • Bank account connected via Plaid
  • • Account must be in good standing

Payout timeline

  • • Processing: 1-3 business days
  • • Bank transfer: 3-5 business days
  • • ACH processing time included
  • • Minimum payout: $25.00
  • • No payout fees charged to creators

Security & compliance

Zwee meets all US security and regulatory requirements for financial transactions and data protection.

Payment security

PCI DSS Level 1 certified
256-bit SSL encryption
Advanced fraud detection
SOC 2 Type II compliance

Tax compliance

• US tax reporting (1099 forms)
• IRS compliance verification
• State tax requirement handling
• Automated tax document generation
• Tax withholding when required

Regulatory compliance

Zwee operates in full compliance with US federal and state regulations:

• CCPA privacy compliance
• Federal trade regulations
• State consumer protection laws
• Anti-money laundering (AML)

Fee transparency and disclosure

Zwee is committed to complete transparency about all fees and costs. You'll always know what you're paying and why.

What we disclose

  • • Total cost before payment
  • • Fee breakdowns on request
  • • Processing fee inclusions
  • • Tax implications clearly stated
  • • Creator commission structures
  • • Refund policy implications

Where to find fee info

  • • Checkout page summaries
  • • Purchase confirmation emails
  • • Transaction history
  • • Help center articles
  • • Terms of service
  • • Customer support

No surprise charges

Zwee never adds hidden fees, surprise charges, or unexpected costs. The price you see at checkout is exactly what you'll pay. All fees are clearly disclosed upfront, and we maintain transparent pricing throughout your experience.

Ways to minimize fees

While Zwee keeps fees low, here are strategies to maximize your value and minimize additional costs.

For buyers

  • Use earned tokens for fee-free purchases
  • Choose US-based payment methods
  • Refer friends to earn referral tokens
  • Participate actively to earn reward tokens

For creators

  • Maintain high performance for bonus earnings
  • Keep account in good standing
  • Complete tax and banking info early
  • Ship products promptly to avoid delays

Smart token strategy

Build up your token balance through platform activity to reduce or eliminate purchase costs:

• Refer new users
• Participate in high-value listings
• Engage with the community

Questions about fees or pricing?

Our support team can provide detailed breakdowns and explanations for any transaction.

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