To provide a more consistent and reliable experience for your members, Patreon billing follows global standards. This ensures members are always charged on the correct calendar day in their local time zone and makes billing more predictable worldwide.
How billing works
- All charges (except on the first of the month) are processed at 12 a.m. UTC (5 p.m. PT).
- First-of-the-month billing is processed at 12 a.m. PT (8 a.m. UTC), so US-based creators see their earnings update early in the day on the first
- Billing always aligns with each member’s local time zone, ensuring they’re charged on the correct calendar date.
What this means for you
- Your members are always billed on the correct payment day in their own time zone.
- US creators will see their monthly earnings update early in the day on the first of the month
- Your total earnings aren’t affected by timing shifts, only the time of day when charges are processed and appear in your account.
- These updates around first-of-the-month timing were made in response to creator feedback that first-of-the-month earnings appeared too late in the day, which caused confusion and disrupted financial workflows.
- Processing renewals earlier in the day helps you track payouts more predictably and makes your monthly Earnings Insights easier to follow.
FAQ
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In July and August, all charges, including first-of-the-month charges, were processed at 12 a.m. UTC. This meant many US creators saw their earnings appear later in the day.
- Some charges were processed on the evening of the last day of the month (after 5 p.m. PT)
- The rest were processed on the first of the month (after 5 p.m. PT)
This split caused some of your usual first-of-the-month earnings to appear earlier or later than expected, and totals for July and August may look lower as a result. Rest assured, all members were still charged correctly on their billing dates in their own local time zones.
- Starting on 1 September 2025, first-of-the-month charges are processed at 12 a.m. PT (8 a.m. UTC). This ensures creators, especially those in the US, see their balance update earlier in the day. Your insights should now reflect your actual earnings more clearly and consistently.