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Signal is doing online backups for $1.99/mo (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago by akilou@sh.itjust.works to c/signal@lemmy.ml

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Which I think is great! However, I've been donating $5/month for years and they're still trying to charge me $1.99/month. I feel like supporters should be exempt from the fee.

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[–] Steve 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

It's got nothing to do with the banks. All the credit card processors (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) charge fees to retailers. Some times it's a flat amount per charge, other times it's a percentage.

Realy though in this case that might not matter so much, as Google and Apple are in the middle, charging Signal 15-30%.

[–] infeeeee@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

So Signal gets less, but you pay the same, right?

[–] Steve 4 points 2 months ago

Yes. I just found out Google and Apple don't take a cut of donations to non-profits. But since this is a subscription for an actual product instead of a donation, it would be subject to their 15-30%. That is most likely the reason they don't just give backup services to donors.

[–] dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 months ago

yes, that was the original point - it's worse for Signal, if you're trying to donate, it's better to consolidate transactions