Clubhouse, the invitation-only audio-chat social networking app has introduced “clubhouse payments” the first monetization feature for creators on Clubhouse to send and receive payments.
This means that if you are a user on Clubhouse, you can now send money to creators on the platform who host conversations for others.
Launched in 2020 as an invite-only app, Clubhouse aims to help creators build community, audience, and impact by helping them make money and thrive on the platform.
The company gained popularity during the COVID-19 lockdown and has since grown from a small handful of beta testers into a diverse and growing network of people.
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Here’s how to send money to a user on Clubhouse
- Tap on the profile of a creator (who has the feature enabled) and tap “Send Money.”
- Enter the amount you would like to send them. The first time you do this, you’ll be asked to register a credit or debit card.
- 100% of the payment will go to the creator. The person sending the money will also be charged a small card processing fee, which will go directly to Clubhouse’s payment processing partner, Stripe. Clubhouse will take nothing.
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More payment features that will allow users to pay creators will be released subsequently.
Why this matters
- This new feature will help clubhouse retain most of its users and also help creators get paid directly on the app.
- The feature will also distinguish Clubhouse from its ever-growing list of competitors like LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.