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# What Are the Costs of Using BoothCentral?

**BoothCentral** keeps things ***transparent ***and ***affordable ***for vendors and organizers alike.
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# __FOR VENDORS__

### __Free to Create an Account__

* Creating a vendor account and browsing events is **completely free**. There are no monthly or subscription fees to use the platform as a vendor.

### __Booth Fee__

If your application is accepted, you will need to pay a booth fee to confirm your participation. Booth fees are determined by the event organizer and may vary based on:

* **Booth size** 
* **Placements**
* Additional options or **Add-On's** (e.g., Electricity, Tables and Chairs, and Premium Location)

|| *Note:*  You will see the booth fee amount before submitting your application or during the approval process.

### __Application Fees__

Some events may charge an **application fee** when you apply for a booth.
* This fee is set by the event organizer.
* It is often **non-refundable**, but in some cases, it **may be refunded** if your application is declined or if you cancel—**depending on the organizer’s refund policy**.

### __Service Fee__

Event Organizers may apply a service fee on top of the Booth Fee and Application Fee, if they choose to.
* This is typically a small percentage or a flat fee (e.g., 3% or $25 per transaction)
* Service fees may be non-refundable, depending on the organizer's refund policy

### __Refund Policy Reminder__

Refunds for **application and booth fees** are managed by the **event organizer**, not BoothCentral. Always review the event’s refund policy before applying or paying. If in doubt, contact the organizer directly through the event page
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# __FOR EVENT ORGANIZERS__

If you're organizing an event, BoothCentral charges a flat fee of **$5 for each approved vendor** or for any vendor application where **a payment is collected.**

If payments are processed through BoothCentral, a **credit card processing fee, **also known within BoothCentral as **Stripe fees**, will apply: **2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.**

| If you have further questions about pricing, feel free to reach out to us through our Live Chat or email us at support@boothcentral.com