I came across a conversation between two developers discussing how frustrating it was to deal with Stripe integration on existing support platforms. For creators in India, especially those relying on UPI, the experience felt unnecessarily complex—and sometimes, just broken.

What stood out even more was the discomfort around platform commissions. Support, in its true sense, isn’t supposed to feel like a cut is being taken from appreciation.

That’s when the idea took shape.

This project BuyMeAChai was built to address those specific friction points:

No third-party payment gateways, no hidden deductions, and no complex onboarding. Just a simple, direct way to receive support using UPI, with a familiar, creator-first experience.

It’s not trying to be a disruptor. It’s trying to be simpler.

More aligned with how we already share value with each other here.

If you’re curious, feel free to check it out.

And if you do, I’d genuinely appreciate hearing what you think—good, bad, or in between.

I was casually scrolling where I came across a conversation between two developers discussing the issues with stripe on buymeacoffee. I thought yes, it's a problem which I can solve.

Additionally, people were also not very intrigued by the idea of commission which buymeacoffee or similar products were charging.

So here we are, presenting buymeachai, Buy Me A Chai is a heartfelt platform that lets developers, creators and side hustlers receive support as easily as sharing a cup of chai—with zero fees and instant payouts. Designed for India’s digital economy, it removes all friction with one-click UPI payments, customizable pages, and a warm, creator-friendly experience.

Do try buymeachai and let me know in the comments what is your honest opinion about it?