How much does Glovo charge restaurants?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Glovo charges small restaurants in Spain 30% of the order subtotal when its own riders deliver, 15% if you deliver yourself and 15% on pickup, always plus 21% VAT, according to its pricing page. Its terms also allow a one-time activation fee of up to €200 + VAT. Rates can vary by city. Updated October 2026.
- Delivery with Glovo's riders: 30% of the subtotal + 21% VAT on the commission (Glovo's small-business pricing).
- Self-delivery: 15%. Pickup: 15%. Terms allow a one-time activation fee of up to €200 + VAT.
- You co-fund promotions: on a 2-for-1 or 50% off, Glovo says you pay part of the discount.
- Glovo pays out twice a month on fixed dates, collecting customer payments as your agent and settling after its fees.
- Your own ordering channel charges a flat fee and 0% commission: with Menuthere you can start on the Free plan at $0.
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What exact percentage does Glovo charge in Spain?
Glovo's small-business pricing page publishes 30% of the subtotal when its riders deliver, 15% if you deliver and 15% on pickup, and its terms add 21% VAT to that commission. Spanish restaurant guides from 2026 (Qamarero, ChefBusiness) describe negotiated deals of 25% to 35%, most often 30%. Rates can vary by city and larger partners agree theirs by contract.
| Order type | Commission | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery with Glovo's riders | 30% of the subtotal | +21% |
| Self-delivery | 15% | +21% |
| Pickup | 15% | +21% |
| Activation fee (one-time) | Up to €200 | +21% |
How much is really left from each order?
Less than the headline percentage. On top of 30% comes 21% VAT on the commission, and if you join a co-funded promotion you pay part of the discount (ChefBusiness says half of a 50%-off deal). Glovo collects the customer's money as your agent and pays you twice a month after its fees. That is why many restaurants keep the app for discovery and push repeat customers to their own commission-free link.
How do I take orders without paying commission?
With your own channel: an ordering website, QR codes on the table, your Google listing and WhatsApp. You pay a flat monthly fee instead of a percentage, so once your orders cover the fee each order keeps its full value. With Menuthere it is 0% commission on every plan and the Free plan is $0 (50 orders a month included).
- Your own commission-free ordering website and link.
- A QR menu on the tables and the packaging.
- WhatsApp ordering on your own number with a copy of every order.
- The link on your Google listing, Instagram and Facebook.
Who this is a good fit for
- Restaurants that already have repeat customers and want to stop losing 30% on every delivery order.
- Owners who can send customers to their own link through QR codes, Google, Instagram and WhatsApp.
- Places that want to start free and move to a paid plan only when it pays for itself.
Who this is not for
- A brand-new place with no customer base: Glovo's marketplace can bring the first orders while you build your own channel alongside it.
- Owners who need a fleet to deliver across the whole city for them; that is the app's job, not an own-delivery website.
Common follow-up questions
Does Glovo add VAT to the commission?
Yes. Glovo's Spanish terms charge its commission as the agreed percentage plus VAT; Spain's standard rate is 21%. So a 30% fee costs a little more once VAT is added.
Does Glovo charge a sign-up fee?
Its terms allow a one-time activation fee of up to €200 + VAT per restaurant, added to your first invoice. A monthly platform fee may also apply if agreed.
Can I keep Glovo and my own website at the same time?
Yes, and many restaurants do. You keep Glovo for discovery and send repeat customers to your commission-free ordering link, where you don't lose 30%.
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Sources (4)
- Glovo pricing for small businesses (Spain), Glovo, read 19 October 2026
- Glovo self-delivery for partners (Spain), Glovo, read 19 October 2026
- Glovo general terms and conditions for partners (Spain), Glovo, updated August 2026, read 20 October 2026
- Cuánto cobra Glovo a los restaurantes: comisiones y guía, Qamarero, 11 June 2026