On Startnext, there are two types of discounts: time-limited discount codes from marketing campaigns and automatic tiered discounts for higher funding amounts. Both reduce the success fee—not the transaction fees charged by payment providers. In addition, private and nonprofit fundraising projects are already eligible for lower rates.
Discount Codes
We issue discount codes as part of campaigns, events, or during personal consultations. Here’s how they work:
- Redeem: Enter the code during the onboarding process on the Pricing page—or later on the Cost Overview or Upgrade page.
- Validity: A code becomes valid when your project starts within the code's validity period. You can also receive a code later and activate it immediately; if you upgrade, you can enter a new code.
- Effect: The discount applies as a percentage to all plans at the same rate (e.g., 10% on a commission of 9%, 11%, or 14%).
- Calculation: The adjustment is made at the end, upon disbursement. The discount is applied to the total funding amount after deducting returns and collection errors. The interface initially displays the standard commission rate.
Volume Discounts
For larger funding amounts, the success fee is automatically reduced—on a sliding scale based on the amount financed:
- 25,000 € and up: 5%
- 50,000 € and up: 15%
- 100,000 € and up: 20%
- 500,000 € and up: 30%
- 1,000,000 € and up: 50%
The tiered discount is a relative discount on the commission (e.g., 5% on a 10% commission = 9.5%). Code discounts and tiered discounts are applied together. Payment providers’ transaction fees are excluded from both discounts.
You can find all the details about the fees on Startnext's fees page.