Payment Information
Understanding payments, fees, and creator support on My Local Press.
How Support Payments Work
When you support a journalist or publication through My Local Press, your payment helps sustain independent local journalism.
Revenue Split for Journalist & Publication Support
- 90% goes directly to the journalist or publication
- 10% platform fee supports My Local Press operations
Payment Methods
Web Payment (Recommended)
Pay with any credit or debit card through our secure web checkout.
- • Processed by Stripe, a trusted payment provider
- • Includes credit card processing fee (2.9% + $0.30)
Mobile App Payment (iOS, Android coming soon)
Pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or your stored payment method.
- • Convenient one-tap payment
- • Uses your stored payment method
- • Includes 15% app store processing fee
Fee Structure
Processing fees are added to your selected support amount. Here are some examples for journalist and publication support:
| Support Amount | Journalist Receives | Web Total | App Total* |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $9.00 | $10.59 | $11.99 |
| $100 | $90.00 | $103.20 | $119.99 |
| $500 | $450.00 | $514.80 | $599.99 |
Web payment includes credit card processing fees (2.9% + $0.30).
* App totals include 15% app store commission. iOS prices are rounded to App Store price tiers.
Recurring Support
Enable auto-renewal to provide ongoing support without having to remember to renew:
- Flexible options — Weekly, monthly, or annual options available
- Cancel anytime — Cancel from your account settings
- Transparent fees — Same fee structure applies
- Support creators — Journalists can count on predictable income
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there different prices for different payment methods?
Payment processors charge different fees. We show these transparently so you can choose the option that works best for you.
Can I get a refund?
Support payments are generally non-refundable as they go directly to journalists. For exceptional circumstances, please contact hi@mylocalpress.com.
How do I cancel a recurring subscription?
You can manage subscriptions in your account settings for web payments, or through your device settings (Apple ID on iOS; Google Play on Android when available) for in-app subscriptions.
When do journalists receive their payments?
Web payments are sent directly to journalists as soon as the payment processes via Stripe. Mobile app payments may take up to 45 days due to app store processing.
Have more questions? Contact us at hi@mylocalpress.com