> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fellow.money/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Fees & Pricing

> Transparent pricing for Fellow's instant transfers and detailed breakdown of liquidity provider earnings potential

Fellow operates on a simple, transparent fee structure with no hidden costs, monthly fees, or minimum balance requirements. Pay only when you use instant transfers, and earn superior returns when you provide liquidity.

<Info>
  **Our Philosophy**: One clear fee for instant transfers (40-80 basis points), with the majority flowing directly to liquidity providers who power the network.
</Info>

## Transfer Fees

Fellow charges **40-80 basis points** (0.40% - 0.80%) for instant cross-platform transfers, dramatically cheaper and faster than traditional alternatives.

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  <Card title="What You Pay" icon="receipt">
    **0.40% - 0.80%** of transfer amount
    No monthly fees, no minimums, no hidden costs
  </Card>

  <Card title="What You Get" icon="bolt">
    **Instant settlement** to crypto and traditional platforms, and universal connectivity
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

**What’s Never Charged:**

* Monthly account maintenance fees
* Minimum balance penalties
* Inactivity fees
* Account closure fees
* Basic banking services (mobile deposit, bill pay, etc.)

### Fee Examples

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Common Transfers">
    **Typical Transfer Scenarios**

    | Transfer Amount | Fellow Fee (60 bps) |
    | --------------- | ------------------- |
    | \$500           | \$3.00              |
    | \$1,000         | \$6.00              |
    | \$5,000         | \$30.00             |
    | \$10,000        | \$60.00             |

    <Check>
      **Example**: Moving 2,000 from Robinhood to your crypto wallet costs 12 and settles instantly vs. 1-3 business days for traditional transfers.
    </Check>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Fee Structure">
    **Current Pricing Model**

    Fellow currently charges a **flat rate within the 40-80 basis point range** for all instant transfers, keeping pricing simple and transparent.

    **What Determines Your Fee:**

    * Route complexity (crypto conversions, multi-platform routing)
    * Transfer amount and destination type
    * Network processing costs

    **Future Pricing Evolution:**
    As Fellow grows, we may introduce dynamic pricing based on factors like:

    * Network demand and liquidity utilization
    * User payment history and loyalty
    * Transfer volume and frequency
    * Route optimization and efficiency

    <Note>
      Any pricing changes will be announced in advance with clear explanations of the new structure.
    </Note>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## How Fellow Compares

See how Fellow's instant transfers stack up against traditional alternatives:

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  <Card title="Fellow" icon="bolt">
    **Cost**: 40-80 basis points
    **Speed**: Instant  **Availability**: 24/7, any platform

    **Complexity**: One-click transfers
  </Card>

  <Card title="Traditional Banks" icon="building-columns">
    **Cost**: 2-4% + \$15-25 fees\
    **Speed**: 1-3 business days\
    **Availability**: Business hours only

    **Complexity**: Multiple steps, paperwork
  </Card>

  <Card title="Crypto Exchanges" icon="bitcoin">
    **Cost**: 1-2% + base fees
    **Speed**: 10-60 minutes
    **Availability**: 24/7, crypto only

    **Complexity**: Network fees, gas costs
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

**Real-World Comparison**: Moving \$5,000 from Robinhood to MetaMask wallet

* **Fellow**: \$30 fee, instant settlement in your crypto wallet
* **Traditional Method**: Sell positions → ACH to bank (3 days) → ACH to exchange (3 days) → Buy crypto → Withdraw to wallet = 6 days + multiple fees
* **Total Traditional Cost**: \$25-50 in fees + 6 days + ***opportunity cost of delayed execution***

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## Liquidity Provider Earnings

When you stake capital in Fellow's liquidity pool, you earn **30-65% APR** from transfer fees - significantly higher than traditional banking or DeFi alternatives.

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  <Card title="How You Earn" icon="coins">
    **Fee Distribution**: \~75% of transfer fees flow to LPs\
    **Compounding**: Earnings auto-reinvest to grow your stake\
    **Transparency**: Track earnings in real-time
  </Card>

  <Card title="Why High Returns" icon="chart-line-up">
    **Short Duration**: 2-4 day exposure periods\
    **High Velocity**: Multiple cycles per week\
    **Premium Rates**: Users pay for instant liquidity
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### LP Earnings Breakdown

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Revenue Distribution">
    **Where Transfer Fees Go**

    ```
    User pays 60 basis points on $10,000 transfer = $60

    → Liquidity Providers: $45 (75%)
    → Protocol Operations: $9 (15%)  
    → Infrastructure Costs: $6 (10%)
    ```

    **LP Share Calculation**: If you own 2% of the liquidity pool, you receive 2% of the 45 LP portion =  0.90 from this single transfer.

    <Note>
      With thousands of transfers daily, these fees compound quickly for liquidity providers.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="APR Calculation">
    **Real Return Examples**

    **Conservative Scenario** (Low network activity):

    * Pool size: \$2M total liquidity
    * Your stake: \$10,000 (0.5% of pool)
    * Daily volume: \$200,000
    * Average fee: 50 basis points
    * Daily fees to LPs: \$750
    * Your daily earnings: \$3.75
    * **Annualized return: \~35% APR**

    **Active Scenario** (Moderate network activity):

    * Pool size: \$2M total liquidity
    * Your stake: \$10,000 (0.5% of pool)
    * Daily volume: \$500,000
    * Average fee: 60 basis points
    * Daily fees to LPs: \$2,250
    * Your daily earnings: \$11.25
    * **Annualized return: \~55% APR**
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Utilization Impact">
    **How Pool Usage Affects Returns**

    **Low Utilization** (20-40% of pool active):

    * Base rates: 25-35% APR
    * Lower risk, steady returns
    * Easy withdrawals anytime

    **Optimal Utilization** (50-80% of pool active):

    * Peak rates: 40-55% APR
    * Balanced risk/reward
    * Standard withdrawal timing

    **High Utilization** (80-95% of pool active):

    * Maximum rates: 55-65% APR
    * Higher returns, some liquidity constraints
    * May require longer withdrawal notice

    <Warning>
      Returns depend on actual network activity and aren't guaranteed. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Fee Transparency

Fellow operates with complete transparency - no hidden fees, surprise charges, or complex terms.

**What's Included in Transfer Fees:**

* Instant liquidity provision
* Cross-platform routing and settlement
* Credit assessment and risk management
* 24/7 technical infrastructure
* Customer support and dispute resolution

**What's Never Charged:**

* Monthly account maintenance fees
* Minimum balance penalties
* Inactivity fees
* Account closure fees
* Basic banking services (mobile deposit, bill pay, etc.)

<Check>
  **Our vision**: You only pay when you use instant transfers. Everything else is free.
</Check>

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## Questions About Fees?

<Note>
  For answers to common questions about Fellow's pricing, transfer fees, and liquidity provider earnings, check out our comprehensive [FAQ page](/reference/faq).
</Note>

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## Ready to Start?

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  <Card title="Make Your First Transfer" icon="paper-plane" href="/overview/getting-started">
    Experience Fellow's instant transfers with transparent, competitive pricing
  </Card>

  <Card title="Become a Liquidity Provider" icon="coins" href="/using-fellow/become-your-own-bank">
    Start earning superior returns by staking capital in Fellow's liquidity pool
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Related Resources

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  <Card title="How Fellow Works" icon="lightbulb" href="/overview/how-fellow-works">
    Understand the economics and infrastructure behind Fellow's pricing model
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security & Risk" icon="shield-check" href="/reference/security-and-risk">
    Learn about risk management and protective mechanisms for users and LPs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Banking Features" icon="piggy-bank" href="/using-fellow/banking-features">
    Explore Fellow's full banking capabilities and free services
  </Card>
</CardGroup>