Understanding Patreon: A quick Overview
Patreon has gained significant traction in recent years, particularly with vloggers and influencers. But what exactly does it entail?
Basically, Patreon functions as a crowdfunding platform, wherein individuals, a.k.a. Patrons, contribute funds to support various projects or creators.
You can compare it to platforms such as Ko-Fi, where collective donations fuel the realization of projects. However, Patreon differentiates itself by emphasizing ongoing support rather than one-time donations.
A great example is James Hoffmann on YouTube. Through Patreon, he receives consistent support from his patrons through donations. Therefore, he’s able to test all types of coffee machines or coffee related products and provide open-minded reviews based on his expertise.
What payment methods are accepted on Patreon?
Patreon has a global community, therefore, they provide widely accepted payment methods for donations. You can link your payment details in your account settings by selecting “Payment Methods”. Here you can add any of the following options:
- Credit/Debit Card – Mastercard, Visa, Discover, JCB and Diners Club
- Paypal
- Apple Pay – US only
- Venmo – US only
Unfortunately, Sofort is no longer supported for new memberships. This affects Patrons from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland. As a solution, they can either use their PayPal account or a virtual card. Mastercard and Visa Gift cards are also not accepted method of payment.
How to use your Getsby Virtual Card at Patreon
Simply control how much money a Virtual Black Card has on it by choosing a value between € 5 – € 500 for the card. Luckily it is not possible for a merchant to overcharge you, so you’re protected. Just to be safe, please note that you can block a card at any given moment. This gives you complete control in case something happens.
You will receive an access token for your disposable card by email within 2 minutes after your payment has been received. After activation, use your 16-digit Mastercard number to purchase discretely online and be sure your privacy and real credit card number are secure.
After activating your virtual card, you can add the card to your account. The virtual card can be used for wallet top-ups using 3D Secure. After linking the card to your Patreon account, you can use the card to purchase subscriptions, unique content like images or videos and for tips.
Purchase online outside the Eurozone with your Disposable Card
Calculate the correct value for your one time use card (link) based on the current Mastercard exchange rates for USD and GBP, including 2.00% FX costs.