Stripe fees for online courses: model VAT, affiliates, coupons, and refunds before you set the price

Course launches get squeezed from multiple directions at once. A discount can lower gross revenue, VAT can reduce the taxable base, affiliate payouts can take a large cut, and refund reserve can hide the real margin. This page starts with a realistic course-sale scenario and opens the full calculator with every assumption preloaded.

What this preset models

How to use this example

Why use a Stripe fees for online courses page instead of a generic fee calculator?

Course pricing usually depends on stacked costs, not only payment processing. This page focuses on the common course-sale variables and then sends you into the full calculator with the values already loaded.

What should I check first?

Start with net profit and break-even list price. If the margin feels thinner than expected, test a smaller coupon, a lower affiliate share, or a higher list price before you open enrollment.

Can I change the assumptions?

Yes. The preset is only a starting point. Once the calculator opens, change VAT rate, affiliate cut, refund reserve, product cost, or price to match your exact course business.

Break-even pricing reminder

If your break-even price is higher than your planned public price, the sale is not truly viable yet. Use the calculator to test a higher list price, smaller discounts, or lower partner payouts until the margin works.

Check the online course break-even point