Wadiz Service & Payment Fees
Last Updated: July 13, 2026
Starting in February 2026, Wadiz will operate a single fee plan that combines a 12% service usage fee with a payment settlement processing fee (4% + $99 for makers outside Korea).
| Fee Item | Contents |
| Platform Fee | 12% (excluding VAT) |
| PPayment Processing Fee | Global maker: 4% + USD 99 |
| Fee if Goal Not Met | Fully waived (AON) |
| Consulting Service Fee (Optional) | Approximately 10% |
01. Wadiz Service Usage Fee (12%)
The Wadiz service usage fee covers the core functionality required to run a project, along with AI-powered operational support.
This is not merely a platform usage fee—it bundles six services, including AI-based story review and automatic project launch, among others:
| Service | Details |
| Launching Soon | Reveals a project before it opens for funding, encouraging supporters to sign up for launch notifications and helping secure early sales. |
| Data Plus | Analyzes where supporters engaging with a project came from and how they behaved, helping creators develop a more effective funding strategy. |
| WAi | Wadiz’s AI partner, trained on tens of thousands of funding projects, which assists with strategy, planning, and writing tailored to each project. |
| Story Translation AI | Automatically translates a project’s story into multiple languages, making it easy to introduce to international supporters. |
| Featured Placement | The default curated space where a project is displayed to supporters upon launch. |
| News Updates CRM | Sends supporters a notification whenever a creator publishes a News Update, helping creators actively share news and events. |
First-time creators receive a discount on the service fee
Makers who have not previously successfully funded a project on Wadiz receive a 30% discount on the service fee.
• Eligibility: Applied based on the business registration number upon a maker’s first successful project on Wadiz.
• How to check: Projectcreation → Maker Studio → Service Fee menu to see if the promotional discount has been applied.
• End Date: August 10, 2026.
0% fee for makers launching a global project alongside Korea.
Makers who launch a project in both the Korean and overseas markets simultaneously pay a 0% Wadiz service fee on payments from outside Korea.
• Eligibility: Applies when reward shipping covers both Korea and overseas destinations.
• How to check: Project creation → Maker Studio → Shipping Type → select “Worldwide Shipping” to see if the promotional discount has been applied.
• End Date: August10, 2026.
2. Payment Settlement Processing Fee
The payment settlement processing fee covers the payment gateway fee incurred for both domestic and international payments, as well as various costs associated with settlement processing. Rates differ for Korean makers and makers based outside Korea.
| Included Item | Korean Makers | Makers Outside Korea |
| Payment Gateway Fee | 3% | 4% |
| Basic Service Fee | KRW 99,000 (excl. VAT) | $99 |
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. Does the single fee plan also apply to makers launching their very first project?
A. Yes—the single fee plan applies to every project submitted in Maker Studio on or after February 2, 2026.
Q. How are fees settled if a project fails to reach its funding goal?
A. If a project fails, Wadiz generally does not charge platform or settlement fees. Only separately purchased advertising or add-on services are settled and billed separately.
Q. How are fees handled for simple “change-of-mind” refunds requested after delivery?
A. Under Korea’s e-commerce law, a fee refund policy applies to simple “change-of-mind” refund requests made within 7 days of delivery completion. The exact terms depend on the project’s submission date:
| Project Submission Date |
Fee Processing |
| Submitted March 27 – June 30, 2026 |
The service usage fee, consulting service fee, and pre-settlement service fee are non-refundable (excluding payment/settlement processing fees). |
| Submitted on or after July 1, 2026 |
All fees—including the payment/settlement processing fee—are refunded, with no separate charge to the maker. |
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