What fees affect sitter payouts?
CatsOnly does not charge sitters to create a profile. Fees apply only when an owner pays for an accepted booking.
The sitter payout is the booking amount minus the CatsOnly sitter fee and the Stripe payment processing fee. For example, on a £100 booking paid with a standard UK card, the sitter would typically keep £90.30.
Fee types
These Stripe pricing figures were checked on 9 June 2026.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CatsOnly sitter fee | 8% of the booking amount | Deducted from the amount the owner pays. |
| Standard UK card | 1.5% + 20p | Typical UK Visa or Mastercard card pricing. |
| Premium UK card | 1.9% + 20p | Applies to premium UK cards where Stripe categorises the card that way. |
| European Economic Area card | 2.5% + 20p | Applies to EEA-issued cards. |
| International card | 3.25% + 20p | Applies to non-UK, non-EEA international cards. |
| Pay by Bank | 0.5% + 20p, capped at £5 | Usually cheaper than card payment for larger bookings. |
Stripe may also apply extra fees in some cases, such as currency conversion. Stripe's UK pricing currently lists an extra 2% where currency conversion is required.
Payment methods available
CatsOnly uses Stripe Checkout for booking payments. Owners can use these payment methods:
| Payment method | What it means | Fee treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Credit/Debit Card | The owner pays by card through Stripe Checkout. | Stripe card pricing depends on the card type and issuing country. |
| Pay by Bank | The owner pays by bank payment through Stripe. | Usually cheaper than card payment for larger bookings. |
| OneLink | The owner uses Stripe's accelerated checkout. | The processing fee follows the payment method used through OneLink. |
The Stripe processing fee depends on the method the owner uses. Card payments vary by card type, while Pay by Bank usually has a lower processing fee for larger bookings.
Examples
These examples assume the booking is paid in GBP and no currency conversion applies.
| Booking paid by owner | Payment method | CatsOnly fee | Stripe fee | Sitter keeps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £50.00 | Standard UK card | £4.00 | £0.95 | £45.05 |
| £50.00 | Pay by Bank | £4.00 | £0.45 | £45.55 |
| £100.00 | Standard UK card | £8.00 | £1.70 | £90.30 |
| £100.00 | Pay by Bank | £8.00 | £0.70 | £91.30 |
| £100.00 | OneLink using a standard UK card | £8.00 | £1.70 | £90.30 |
| £250.00 | Standard UK card | £20.00 | £3.95 | £226.05 |
| £250.00 | Pay by Bank | £20.00 | £1.45 | £228.55 |
Why the final Stripe fee can vary
CatsOnly records the actual Stripe processing fee after Stripe has completed the payment. The final fee can vary because different cards and payment methods have different Stripe pricing.
If a booking is cancelled, refunded, or disputed, the final fee handling can also depend on the booking state, cancellation timing, refund reason, and Stripe's own fee treatment. The booking preview is the source of truth before a supported cancellation is confirmed.