Helper Commissions Explained

Understanding how ReciGo commissions work helps you calculate your real earnings and decide which jobs to accept. This guide explains everything about commissions, why they exist, and how they compare to other platforms.

How Much Does ReciGo Charge?

Commission Rate

Standard commission: 15% of the job price

The commission is a fixed 15% for all jobs.

Concrete Examples

Small job (€20):

Price shown to customer:     €20.00
ReciGo commission (15%):     -€3.00
──────────────────────────────────────
YOU RECEIVE:                 €17.00

Medium job (€50):

Price shown to customer:     €50.00
ReciGo commission (15%):     -€7.50
──────────────────────────────────────
YOU RECEIVE:                 €42.50

Large job (€150):

Price shown to customer:    €150.00
ReciGo commission (15%):    -€22.50
──────────────────────────────────────
YOU RECEIVE:                €127.50

The price you see in the app ALREADY has the commission deducted

When you see a job that pays "€40", that's what YOU will receive in your account. You don't have to calculate anything, it's transparent from the start.

Example:

Job shows: "€42.50" ← This is what you collect
Price for customer was: €50
ReciGo commission: €7.50 (already deducted)

When Is the Commission Deducted?

Money Flow

Customer pays: €50 (full job price)
Payment captured: When you complete job
Commission deducted immediately: ReciGo retains €7.50 (15%)
Transfer to you: €42.50 arrives in your Stripe balance
Payout to your bank: €42.50 (no additional deductions)

No additional fees:

❌ You DON'T pay Stripe fee (already included in ReciGo commission)
❌ You DON'T pay payout fee to bank
❌ You DON'T pay transaction fee
✅ The commission is ALL you pay

View Breakdown in App

Each job shows complete breakdown:

Go to My Jobs → Select completed job

Section "Payment breakdown":

Job price:                €50.00
ReciGo commission (15%):  -€7.50
Tip (optional):           €5.00
───────────────────────────────────
TOTAL RECEIVED:           €47.50

In Payment History:
- Column "Gross": €50.00
- Column "Commission": -€7.50
- Column "Net": €42.50

Total transparency: You can always see how much was deducted and why.

Why Does ReciGo Charge Commission?

Services Included in Commission

The 15% commission covers:

1. Payment Processing

Stripe fees (3% + €0.25 per transaction)
Pre-authorization system
Fraud protection
Payment dispute support
Savings for you: You don't pay these fees directly

2. Technology Infrastructure

App development and maintenance (iOS + Android)
Servers and hosting
Push notification system
Real-time chat
Maps and geolocation
Photo storage
Savings for you: No monthly subscription

3. Customer Acquisition

Marketing and advertising (Google, Facebook, Instagram)
SEO and content
Incentivized word-of-mouth referrals
Benefit for you: More customers = more available jobs

4. Support and Security

Customer service team
Content moderation
Rating system
Dispute resolution
KYC verification (fraud prevention)
Benefit for you: Safe and reliable platform

5. Insurance and Protection

Platform liability insurance
Data protection (GDPR)
Legal compliance (DAC7, AML, KYC)
Benefit for you: You operate with legal backing

6. Continuous Improvements

New features (e.g., offers, optimized routes)
Security updates
Expansion to new cities
Benefit for you: Platform evolves and improves

ReciGo does NOT charge monthly subscription

Unlike other platforms that charge €10-€30/month subscription + commission per job, ReciGo only charges commission per completed job.

Advantages:

Zero risk: If you don't work, you don't pay anything
No commitment: You can be inactive for months at no cost
Scalable: You pay proportionally to what you earn

Comparison with Other Platforms

ReciGo vs Competitors

Platform	Commission	Monthly subscription	Additional fees	Total cost
ReciGo	15%	€0	€0	15%
Uber	25-30%	€0	€0	25-30%
Glovo	20-30%	€0	Variable	20-30%
Wallapop Pro	5%	€0	€0	5% (but you find clients)
TaskRabbit	15%	€0	€0	15% (not available in Spain)
Direct freelance	0%	€0	???	0% (but no clients or protection)

Conclusion: ReciGo is in the medium-low range of commissions, with no hidden fees.

Why Not Just Work Direct (No Platform)?

Working without platform (0% commission):

Advantages:

✅ You keep 100% of price
✅ Total control

Disadvantages:

❌ You find clients (time and money on marketing)
❌ You process payments (PayPal/Bizum fees ~2-3%)
❌ Non-payment risk (client doesn't pay after)
❌ No protection (disputes, insurance)
❌ No ratings (hard to build trust)
❌ No support (you solve everything alone)

Realistic Example:

Option A: ReciGo (with commission)

20 jobs/month (ReciGo brings them)
Average price: €45
15% commission: -€135
Net income: €765
Time on marketing: 0 hours

Option B: Direct freelance (no commission)

8 jobs/month (what you get on your own)
Average price: €50 (charge more because no commission)
0% commission
Net income: €400
Time on marketing: 10-15 hours/month
PayPal fee (3%): -€12
Real income: €388

Winner: ReciGo (almost double income, less effort)

Strategies to Maximize Earnings

Accept Higher Value Jobs

Why: 15% commission is the same regardless of job size.

Example:

10 jobs of €20 each:
- Gross total: €200
- 15% commission: -€30
- Net: €170

VS.

5 jobs of €40 each:
- Gross total: €200
- 15% commission: -€30
- Net: €170

Difference: €0 (same) but 5 jobs takes less time than 10!

Optimize Your Time per Job

Why: Commission is fixed %, but your time varies.

Inefficient job:

Price: €30
Commission: -€4.50
Net: €25.50
Time: 2 hours (with waits, delays)
Earnings: €12.75/hour

Efficient job:

Price: €30
Commission: -€4.50
Net: €25.50
Time: 1 hour (well planned)
Earnings: €25.50/hour

How to optimize:

✅ Accept nearby jobs (less km)
✅ Group jobs in same area
✅ Verify details before accepting (avoid surprises)
✅ Arrive on time (don't waste time waiting)
✅ Know recycling center locations (don't search each time)

Maintain 5 Stars for Priority Access

Helpers with 5 stars:

Appear first in customer lists
Receive notifications first
Have higher chance of being chosen in jobs with multiple acceptances

Impact on income:

5 stars: 20 jobs/month
3 stars: 12 jobs/month

Difference: +€300-€400/month just by maintaining good rating

Take Advantage of Promotions

ReciGo occasionally offers reduced commissions:

Promotion examples:

First 10 jobs: 10% commission (33% discount)
New areas: 5% commission during launch
Special events: Temporarily reduced commissions

How to find out:

Push notifications in app
"Promotions" section in account
Weekly email with offers

Consider Tips

Tips have no commission (100% for you).

Jobs that generate more tips:

Extra help (loading heavy objects)
Exceptional service (very fast, friendly)
Urgent ASAP jobs (grateful customer)
Moves (relieved customer)

Tip average:

10-15% of jobs receive tips
Average amount: €5-€10

Annual impact:

200 jobs/year
20 jobs with tips (10%)
Average tip: €7
Extra income: €140/year (no commission)

Tips have NO ReciGo commission

If customer tips you €10:

ReciGo commission: €0
You receive: €10 (100%)

This is a significant advantage vs other platforms that also charge commission on tips.

Commissions in Special Cases

Job Canceled by Customer

If customer cancels BEFORE you accept:

No commission (no work)
Doesn't affect your income

If customer cancels AFTER you accept but BEFORE starting:

ReciGo may partially compensate you
Typical compensation: 20-50% of price
No commission on compensation

Example:

Job: €50
Customer cancels 5 min before
ReciGo compensates you: €15 (30%)
Commission: €0
You receive: €15 (for lost time)

Job with Dispute Resolved in Your Favor

If customer disputes and you win:

You receive full payment (minus normal commission)
No additional penalty

If customer disputes and resolved 50/50:

You receive 50% of price (minus commission calculated on that 50%)

Example:

Job: €50
Dispute resolved: 50% for you
Calculation base: €25
15% commission on €25: -€3.75
You receive: €21.25

Commissions and Tax Obligations

Do You Declare Gross or Net Income?

Consult a tax advisor, but generally:

Option A: Declare net income (after commission)

Declare what you actually received in your bank
Simpler
Example: You received €40 → Declare €40

Option B: Declare gross income with commission as expense

Declare €50 (job price)
Deduct €7.50 (commission as operating expense)
Net result: €42.50
More complex but may have tax advantages

Important: ReciGo reports to tax authorities your gross income (before commission) under DAC7.

Additional Deductible Expenses

Besides commission, you can deduct:

🚗 Gas/fuel
🔧 Vehicle maintenance
📱 Percentage of mobile plan
💡 Percentage of electricity (if working from home)
🛡️ Vehicle insurance (increase for commercial use)

Example complete declaration:

Gross income (before commission):  €10,000
ReciGo commission:                  -€1,500
Gas and maintenance:                -€1,200
Insurance:                            -€300
Mobile (50% work use):                -€180
───────────────────────────────────────────
Taxable base:                        €6,820

Tip: Save all receipts (gas, repairs, etc.) to maximize deductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Helper Commissions Explained

How Much Does ReciGo Charge?

Commission Rate

Concrete Examples

When Is the Commission Deducted?

Money Flow

View Breakdown in App

Why Does ReciGo Charge Commission?

Services Included in Commission

Comparison with Other Platforms

ReciGo vs Competitors

Why Not Just Work Direct (No Platform)?

Strategies to Maximize Earnings

Accept Higher Value Jobs

Optimize Your Time per Job

Maintain 5 Stars for Priority Access

Take Advantage of Promotions

Consider Tips

Commissions in Special Cases

Job Canceled by Customer

Job with Dispute Resolved in Your Favor

Commissions and Tax Obligations

Do You Declare Gross or Net Income?

Additional Deductible Expenses

Frequently Asked Questions

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