Processing fees add up fast when you're collecting $3,000-10,000 per wedding. 12img keeps fees transparent.
“$75 processing fee on a $5,000 wedding payment.”
HoneyBook processes payments internally and charges processing fees that are higher than standard Stripe rates. On a $5,000 wedding payment, that's $75+ in processing fees taken from the photographer.
HoneyBook
Higher fees
12img
Standard Stripe rates
Feature-by-feature breakdown for processing fees
| Feature | 12img | HoneyBook |
|---|---|---|
| Transparent processing fees | Yes | No |
| Standard Stripe rates | Yes | No |
| Fast settlement (2 days) | Yes | Limited |
| No platform fee on payments | Yes | No |
| Client tipping | Yes | No |
| Invoice tracking | Yes | Yes |
HoneyBook charges processing fees on every payment. On a $5,000 wedding collection, photographers report paying $75+ in processing fees. Over a 30-wedding season, that's $2,250+ in fees alone.
12img uses Stripe for payment processing at standard Stripe rates (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). No additional platform fee. Stripe handles security, compliance, and fast settlement.
Yes. Create professional invoices with Stripe payment links. Clients pay via credit card or ACH. Funds arrive in your bank account within 2 business days at standard Stripe rates.
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