BuyMeACoffee Silently Cuts Off Ukrainian Creators, Sparks Outrage
2025-05-16

BuyMeACoffee quietly dropped support for Payoneer, leaving many Ukrainian creators unable to receive payments. Initial responses cited 'compliance' and 'policy updates,' sparking outrage. It turned out BuyMeACoffee only retained Stripe, unavailable in Ukraine. The change was unannounced and unexplained, severely impacting Ukrainian creators reliant on the platform. The platform later claimed no funds were frozen, but its communication and handling of the situation remain heavily criticized. The lack of transparency and communication has led to widespread criticism and distrust.