(PRO) Stripe Payouts – Standard vs Express
Updated September 15, 2026
This article is mirrored from couponaffiliates.com.
For a detailed comparison of Standard vs Express see here: https://stripe.com/docs/connect/accounts
In most cases, or if you are not sure, we recommend using the “Standard” option.
The “Express” option should only be used if you have done your research, and have a good reason for using it.
Some of the main differences when using Stripe Payouts with Coupon Affiliates are the following:
| Feature | Standard | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe Dashboard | The affiliate user will use the full default Stripe dashboard to manage their connect account and view payments etc. | The affiliate user will use a more user friendly and lighter “express” dashboard to manage their connect account and view payments etc. |
| Fees charged to you (the platform) | No additional Connect fees. Stripe bills the affiliate’s own account directly. | A monthly fee for each active connected account (an account counts as active in any month a payout is sent to it), plus a small percentage and fixed fee on each payout sent. At the time of writing this is $2 per active account per month and 0.25% + 25¢ per payout in the US; see Stripe’s Connect pricing page for your country’s rates. |
| Limitations | Fewer limitations. | Only available in certain countries. |
| Account losses covered by Stripe | Yes | No |
Current Connect fees are listed here: https://stripe.com/connect/pricing