Chaturbate has become one of the biggest cam sites in the world, with thousands of performers and viewers. Anyone 18 years old or above can register and earn money as a cam model. Through this article, you will learn all about how to get paid on Chaturbate.
Many people choose to work on this platform because of its vast flow of traffic and simplicity to get started. But some are not aware of how much money is being paid and how payment works.
Like any business, there are performers who earn thousands of dollars and others who earn little or close to nothing. Not because they are not worth the watch, but because they may not know how the site and camming industry fully works.
Success cannot be attained in one day, you still have to work for it and earn it. Every webcam model started by looking for tips and tricks to make more money on cam until they find what works for them. On Chaturbate, success and earnings are generally based on the popularity of your streams and the number of tips received from viewers.
Chaturbate models can earn extra money by selling additional content such as pictures and videos. Additionally, the number of hours you decide to go live can also determine how much you get paid on Chaturbate.
Before You Go Live You should Be Aware of Chaturbate Rules
- You must be over 18 years to be a broadcaster.
- Don’t not be rude or abusive to your audience (including racism and hate speech)
- You will be banned if you harrass other users.
- No obscene shows allowed (such as showing vomit, feces or urine)
- Performing while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
You can find all site rules here in the Terms & Conditions.
Getting started on Chaturbate is very easy, all you need to begin is a high-quality webcam, a computer or laptop, high-speed internet, good lighting, and a comfortable place to perform. With that said let’s look at how to get paid on Chaturbate.
How to make money on Chaturbate
Chaturbate is for broadcasting yourself online for the purpose of chatting and masturbating. Furthermore, there are multiple types of live cam show options from which you can choose. Each of these shows can earn you a different amount of money. When choosing a type of show, make sure you select the one you can pull off with ease.
On the Chaturbate website, you can choose from various Bots and Apps to help improve your Live shows and boost your tokens.
Public Shows
Public shows are one great edge Chaturbate has over other competition. Some other sites only offer private shows making general earnings limited. But with Chaturbate you can earn through private shows and public shows too.
You can either earn more money with.
- Tip menu: You can earn extra money with the tip menu on your profile. This menu displays the number of tokens required to do a particular task. Some cam models charge tokens for extra actions e.g. for a Snapchat account, private show logins, etc.
- Sex toys: It is not a new thing that shows with interactive sex toys tend to have higher views. Toys that the audience can control its rhythm, vibrations generate more tokens as an audience need to constantly be tipping the performer to keep the show going.
- Tip Games: This is very popular on Chaturbate and can earn you extras. Apps and bots are designed to help you with tip goals and games. There are various games available to choose from in the app page.
Private Shows
Another way cam models earn extra cash is by hosting 1-on-1 private shows which are charged per minute. Ideally, you want to list what type of requests or actions you offer in your private shows, to avoid any form of disagreement between you and your customer.
Spy Shows
Additionally, you can enable spy shows and charge per minute. Other Chaturbate members will be able to spy on any live shows you have ongoing, and you get to set your rates.
Running Fan Clubs
Cam models can earn extra money through a monthly Chaturbate Fan Club subscription offered to viewers. How tokens are calculated for Fanclub subscriptions are shown in the example below;
- $6.99 a month, you get 60 tokens
- $7.99 a month, you get 70 tokens
- $10.99 a month, you get 100 tokens.
- $20.99 a month, you get 200 tokens.
The maximum amount in tokens that you can charge is 2500, which means a user would pay $250.99 per month. For more information check out this post; Fan clubs: What Are They and How To Create One
Selling Content
You can make an additional income by selling your pictures and videos on Chaturbate. Purchases are automated so even if are offline your funds will be added to your account.
How Much Do Chaturbate Webcam Models Make?
Models earn quite a lot on Chaturbate but like every business, it will take some time to build a sustainable income. Besides, every model earns a different amount of money because they have different schedules, duration, and show styles. So, this makes it difficult to tell you exactly how much a Chaturbate cam model earns. But top models on this cam site earn around 1000-1500 tokens per hour, summing up to $50 – $75 per hour.
How Much Can I Make on Chaturbate?
Undoubtedly, the most asked question by any new webcam model to the platform is ‘How much can I make on Chaturbate?‘ To make a sustainable income and get paid on Chaturbate you must be ready to put in your time and effort. Undoubtedly, well-positioned cam models can earn from $50- $75 per hour and that can go up significantly more. It’s important to realize, that as a new cam model on the site, you should not expect to earn thousands of dollars straight away. Although, if you put in the effort, you will be cashing out soon.
Here are some useful tips to help you make money camming.
- Work at your pace: You do not necessarily need to work every day. However, it will help if you try to broadcast as much as possible, and be consistent.
- Plan your schedule: To make camming easier you can pick specific days and times when you go live. This will help you prepare ahead of time.
- Pick a niche you are comfortable with: Be specific with the type of shows you want to do, and perform shows that you can do easily.
- Learn from other models: Interact on social media, through fan clubs, and explore the camming community to see and learn from what other professional webcam models are doing.
How Does Payment on Chaturbate Work?
Chaturbate tokens: These are very important for cam models on the site because you earn tokens in the form of tips from Chaturbate members. But, to be withdrawn they need to be converted into real money.
Tokens into dollars
1 Token has a $0.05 value
(so 20 tokens = $1, 100 tokens = $5 and 500 tokens = $25)
Note: $50 is the minimum amount that can be withdrawn.
Payment period: Payment periods are from the (1st-15th) and (16th-31st) of each month. Payments are sent within 7 days of the period ending. Chaturbate will send you a notification to alert you of any payout made to your account.
Daily Payouts are also offered, which give broadcasters the option to receive their money faster. In order to qualify and get paid on Chaturbate daily, you must be an international broadcaster who has already received four regular payouts or a U.S based broadcaster who has already received two regular payouts.
How Do I Convert Chaturbate Tokens Into Real Money?
To convert your Chaturbate tokens you must be in your ‘Token Stats’ tab. You can get there in the following ways:
- Click on your token amount in the top right corner of the page.
- Go to ‘My Profile’.
Alternatively, click ‘Broadcast Yourself’ to get to your ‘Token Stats’ tab:
Here you’ll be able to see the convert options:
How Do I Receive My Payment From Chaturbate?
Depending on your location there are various ways you can withdraw your Chaturbate earnings. Chaturbate supports eight payout methods and they include.
- Paxum
- CosmoPayment
- Wire Transfer
- Check by Mail
- Bitcoin
- Skrill
- Direct deposit (U.S residents only)
- E Pay Service
Paxum
This is the most used option for getting paid on Chaturbate, among international models. Basically, it is an electronic wallet you can use to collect your earnings, and it is easy to set up. After signing up you can provide them with all the necessary documents to conclude the sign-up process. You can transfer the funds to your Paxum account or request a debit card (it takes about 20 working days to get ready).
It processing fee is just $0.50 which is very favorable for those outside the U.S.
You can check it here: https://us.paxum.com/
CosmoPayment
Cosmo pay is another electronic wallet designed for UK citizens to receive their earnings. You can also request a debit card or make a direct deposit to your bank account. Its processing fee is $1.
You can check it out here: https://www.cosmopayment.com/
Wire Transfer
With this choice, you can have your money directly deposited in your bank account. Its processing fee is $45. So, if you are comfortable with the fee and you live outside the U.S this is a great option for you.
Check By Mail
This option is designed for only U.S based citizens who want to have a check shipped to them. It requires no processing fee but will take some days to get the mail. It takes 2-7 working days for U.S residents, 7-10 working days for Canadian residents, and 2-6 weeks for international performers.
Bitcoin
If you have any knowledge of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is a great way to receive your earnings. All you need to do is to input your Bitcoin wallet address in your Chaturbate account and your funds will be sent there.
Note: This is an advanced option, if you do not know cryptocurrency, we suggest you use another method.
Skrill
This is another common electronic wallet service available. It is mostly used by international broadcasters and is quite easy to set up. Although compared to other e-wallet options its processing fee is high. It is worth a trial.
You can check it out here: https://skrill.com/
E-Pay Service
This is another electronic wallet service supported by Chaturbate. It is very easy to set up and create an account. The processing fee is $25 and is free for U.S residents.
You can check it out here: https://epayservice.com/
Direct Deposit
This is for U.S residents alone. You can get your funds directly deposited into your bank account. No processing fee is required, just your bank details and you are good to go.
What Happens if My Chaturbate Payment Fails?
If payment fails, be rest assured that your funds will be reversed in your Chaturbate account.
In case, you encounter any issue while using the app or website, you can contact customer support support@chaturbate.com who will be available to assist you.
So, now you should have an idea about how to get paid on Chaturbate. Look out for more articles on our blog that will help you to be successful on Chaturbate.
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