Profit split explained: what you really take home
The profit split is the share of profit that's yours. The headline number doesn't tell the whole story, though: payout frequency, add-ons and fees all change what you take home.
The usual starting point
Most firms start at 80%. A few pay 85% or 90% from the beginning, and some go as high as 100% through scaling or paid add-ons.
Add-ons and scaling
Many firms sell a higher split when you check out, usually adding 10–20% to the fee for a 90% split. Others raise it automatically after a certain number of payouts or as the account grows.
Our 90%+ split list shows which firms offer it and how.
What actually arrives
Payouts come in US dollars, so your bank or mobile money provider will convert them to shillings. Watch out for transfer fees on services like Rise and network fees on crypto.
Is a higher split always better?
Not if it comes with stricter rules or a bigger fee. An 80% split with a static drawdown can earn you more than a 90% split with a trailing limit you keep running into.
Questions people ask
What's a typical profit split?
80% is standard, and 90% is easy to find as an add-on.
Is the fee taken out of my profit?
No, and many firms return it with your first or third payout.