What Happens to Your Buy Me a Coffee Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
High — may have active memberships
Difficulty
Easy
Key Info
Creator tipping and membership platform
Step-by-Step Guide
Check active memberships
Log in and check for active monthly membership supporters. If people are being charged monthly, pause the memberships to stop billing.
Estimated time: 10 min
Review extras (shop) orders
Check for any pending "extras" orders (digital products or commissions) that need to be fulfilled or refunded.
Estimated time: 10 min
Withdraw balance
Check the account balance from one-time tips and membership payments. Withdraw to the linked bank account or PayPal.
Estimated time: 5 min
Close when settled
Once memberships are paused, orders handled, and balance withdrawn, contact support about account closure.
Document Now Checklist
- Buy Me a Coffee account email
- Creator page URL
- Monthly membership revenue (if any)
- Pending orders
- Available balance
- Bank account or PayPal for payouts
- Executor note: check for active memberships billing supporters monthly
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Buy Me a Coffee. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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