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A Buy Me a Coffee alternative for Nigerian and African creators

Receive appreciation with treats that feel like home, local payments, and withdrawals to your Nigerian bank.

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Buy Me a Coffee vs Buy Me a Malt

Buy Me a Coffee compared with Buy Me a Malt
CompareBuy Me a CoffeeBuy Me a Malt
Creator payoutsStripe, in countries Buy Me a Coffee lists. Nigeria is not listed.Nigerian bank account in naira
CheckoutCards and PayPal, typically in USDNGN and USD through Bachs
Platform fee5%5%
Withdrawal feeSet by Stripe or PayPal₦50 on NGN withdrawals, shown before you confirm. No hidden charges
Page styleCoffee and a global support pageLocal treats such as malt, suya, jollof, or your own custom treat

Other platforms update payout countries over time. Confirm the current list on their help pages before you choose.

Mek$His first 3 malts 🥤
A REAL CREATOR. A REAL THANK-YOU.

The first treats feel different.

Mek$ shared the moment a supporter bought his first three malts. A small gesture of appreciation, worth celebrating.

Mek$Investment Advisor | Business Analyst | Artist
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WHY BUY ME A MALT

Support that fits your world.

Make it yours. Share it anywhere. Keep creating.

  • 01

    A page with your personality

    Malt, suya, jollof, or a treat you invent. Personalise your page with the things your community knows you for.

  • 02

    From their thank-you to your bank

    Local payments and Nigerian bank withdrawals make receiving support a familiar part of your everyday life.

  • 03

    One link. More ways to connect.

    Put a link in your bio, share a QR code, collect towards a goal, or add support to your app with BMM Connect.

OTHER OPTIONS

Looking at Ko-fi or Patreon?

  • Ko-fi

    Ko-fi pays into PayPal or Stripe. It can be a fit if those accounts already work for you. Check availability for your country and account before choosing.

  • Patreon

    Patreon focuses on memberships and exclusive posts. Consider it for recurring member content; Buy Me a Malt focuses on one-time treats and goals. Check payout options for your country.

Questions people ask

How is this different from Buy Me a Coffee?

Buy Me a Coffee pays creators through Stripe, and Nigeria is not on its published payout list. Buy Me a Malt is built around local treats, checkout in naira or dollars through Bachs, and withdrawals to a Nigerian bank.

Can I receive treats from international supporters?

Yes. Supporters can pay in naira or dollars through Bachs, so people abroad can send a treat without you needing a Stripe account in a supported country.

Can I add my own custom treat?

Yes. Choose malt, suya, jollof, coffee, or invent your own. Custom treats sit beside the options people already know.

Can I do crowdfunding?

Yes. Goals let you collect toward something specific, with progress your audience can see. It is a simple crowdfunding layer on top of one-time treats.

How much does Buy Me a Malt charge?

Buy Me a Malt takes a 5% platform fee from each treat. There are no hidden charges. NGN withdrawals include a ₦50 payout fee, shown before you confirm. Processing charges from Bachs may also apply at checkout.

Which is better, Ko-fi or Buy Me a Coffee?

It depends on where you can get paid. Both work well if you already have Stripe or PayPal in a supported country. Ko-fi pays into those accounts. Buy Me a Coffee uses Stripe for payouts. If you want naira checkout and a local bank withdrawal, Buy Me a Malt is the closer fit.

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