Fatsoma fees in 2026
Manchester-born platform big in student nights and nightlife. Its commonly published fan-side fee is 5% + 49p per ticket; Fatsoma's own pages don't state a standard public rate, so confirm before relying on it.
The rate, on the record
5% + 49p per ticket (as published) — Industry-published figure — verify with Fatsoma directly.
| Ticket price | Fee per ticket | Effective rate | Fan total (pass-on) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5 | £0.74 | 14.8% | £5.74 |
| £10 | £0.99 | 9.9% | £10.99 |
| £15 | £1.24 | 8.3% | £16.24 |
| £25 | £1.74 | 7.0% | £26.74 |
| £50 | £2.99 | 6.0% | £52.99 |
| £100 | £5.49 | 5.5% | £105.49 |
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Strengths and costs
Where Fatsoma earns its keep
- Rep-driven promotion is effective for student events
- Well-known in the university nightlife scene
Where it costs you
- Fee not published on Fatsoma's own public pages
- 49p fixed fee is heavy on low-priced student tickets
Against the whole UK market
Every platform's cost on the same 100 × £20 event — sorted by verification tier, then price.
Figures computed from each platform's stated rate (2026-07-26 data review). Where a rate excludes VAT it is shown grossed-up at 20%. Card processing paid to Stripe/PayPal applies similarly on most platforms and is excluded. Quote-only platforms can't be computed — their rates are negotiated.
Questions people ask
What does Fatsoma charge in 2026?
Fatsoma's current structure is 5% + 49p per ticket (as published). On a £20 ticket that's £1.49 per ticket — 7.4% of face value.
Who pays the fee — me or my fans?
By default the fee is added on the fan's side at checkout — buyers pay face value plus the fee. Many platforms let organisers absorb it instead; either way the total is what the market responds to.
What are the cheapest alternatives to Fatsoma?
For lower fees, compare Fatsoma against flat-fee Ticket Tailor (60p + VAT PAYG, credits from 22p) and zero-fee Tickts (£0). The right choice depends on whether Fatsoma's audience genuinely brings you buyers — see our alternatives guide.
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