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Google Play Store opens external billing starting June 30
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- Google will allow Android developers in the US, UK, and Europe to use external payment methods on the Play Store starting June 30, following a legal dispute with Epic Games.
- Developers will pay a reduced service fee of 10% on their first $1 million in annual earnings, regardless of whether they use Google Play Billing or alternative payment methods, down from the previous 30% fee.
- After the first $1 million, fees vary based on whether transactions come from new or existing app installs, with a 5% additional fee applying only to Google Play Billing transactions in the US, UK, and European Economic Area.
- Google will introduce further fee reductions for apps participating in the "Level Up" or "Apps Experience" programs starting in September, rewarding developers who improve app quality and support for various Android devices.
- These policy changes aim to create a more developer-friendly billing environment on Android while maintaining Google's revenue from the Play Store.
