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Network Fees (Gas Fees)

Why network fees exist and how they affect sends.

4 min readUpdated: 2/10/2026

Network Fees (Gas Fees)

Network fees are costs charged by the blockchain to process your transaction.

Why Fees Change

Fees can go up when:

  • lots of people are sending transactions
  • the network is busy

Fees can go down when the network is less busy.

How Fees Show Up in ClapPay

Before you confirm a send, you should see:

  • the amount you’re sending
  • the network fee
  • the total deducted

Tips to Reduce Fees

  • Send during off-peak times
  • Use a network with lower fees (if supported)
  • Combine multiple small sends when possible

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