A quick peek at the adult webcam industry

The adult entertainment market has grown leaps and bounds over the years. From the traditional adult videos to the usage of VR technology and NFT payments, the adult industry has grown. With the use of technology, the adult entertainment industry sits pretty as one of the most rewarding industries for its employees.

The webcam industry is a major revenue generation part of the adult industry. Since the advent of better equipment and technology, the cam industry has become the show stopper of the adult entertainment industry. Cam models these days can work and earn good money right from the comfort of their homes.

Webcam models perform all kinds of acts in front of the webcam for watchers who spend money to watch models strip and get naked. Models can do all this from the comfort and privacy of their homes which is why camming has become immensely popular as a great way to make money. Gone are the days when models had to run door to door for some work. Now all they need is a decent set of equipment and internet, a cam site or a webcam business of their own and they’re all set to make money by camming.

Nikki Night, known as the Vince Lombardi of camming, says that top cammers make anywhere around $20000 or more per month. Even occasional webcam models make an average of $2500 per month by showing a sneak-peek on the side. If any model is serious about joining the cam industry and getting the cam girl pay, then all she needs is to accumulate a decent infrastructure for camming. Let’s take a look at what’s needed to make it as a cam girl.

How do webcam models make money

The best part about starting out as a cam girl is that you just need a basic setup of equipment and some private space to get started. Here’s an overview of what you’ll be needing to start getting the cam girl pay.

Basic requirement

As you would be live streaming on a webcam, you will need a computer with at least 4GB RAM and 256Gb storage space for a smooth streaming experience. The computer or laptop you choose should provide you with at least 6-8 hours of battery life for uninterrupted streaming. If your current system supports these requirements, then you’re good to go or else you can buy a new setup with these configurations for $400 and above, depending on your budget.

Webcam

This is the most important piece of equipment for a cam girl. You would need a good webcam with autofocus like Logitech HD 1080p. You can get good cameras starting from $80 and going up to $200 and more.

Microphone

As you’ll constantly be speaking with the users, you need a good microphone with noise cancellation to provide a great experience to your viewers. You can find microphones for budget at $50 and go on for better quality ones at $150-$250.

Lighting

The space from where you’re camming should be well lit. Either by natural light or artificial lights, viewers will be attracted to your stream only if they can clearly see the model. You can invest in softboxes or ring lights. Prices of these lights can vary from $20 to $200 for a professional set up.

Makeup & Wardrobe

As a model, you have to treat every show as a first date. Viewers want to see a girl who dresses sexy and is ready for some action. You should have put on the right amount of makeup to glow on the webcam. Also, any props or dresses you might need for your cams should be readily available to you.

Common payment accepting methods for webcam models

Now let’s get into the business of how models can accept payments from the cam sites they work on. Whether you are a freelance model or streaming on a popular adult cam network, it’s critical to develop the right payment strategy.

Payment processing in the adult industry has always been considered high-risk, and that’s why many popular payment gateways stay away from the adult industry. Similarly, the top adult cam sites must be vigilant against credit card fraud, preventing chargebacks, and navigating the complexities of recurring billing.

Considering everything into the mix, there still are trusted ways through which you can get the cam girl pay you deserve. Here are some payment options webcam models can choose from.

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is the latest payment method that has come as a boon for the adult industry. Now, most adult websites allow transactions through cryptocurrencies. There are many cryptocurrency sites now that are specifically for the adult industry like CumRocket, Nafty, TabooToken, RarePorn, etc. Here are some advantages of using cryptocurrency as a payment method.

• It is adult-friendly.
• No chargebacks.
• 100% confidentiality.
• Less fees.

Network	Bitcoin	Ethereum	Bitcoin Cash	LiteCoin
Stripchat	Yes	Yes	No	No
Chaturbate	Yes	No	No	No
BongaCams	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xotica	Yes	No	No	No
SkyPrivate	Yes	No	No	No

Check

Most of the cam sites provide payments through checks. These checks come via post or courier under a discreet business name. These checks are sent through USPS or FedEx, which protects your privacy by mentioning an alias business name.

Although it takes some time for this method to process, the benefit of checks is that models aren’t usually charged with any extra transactional fees.

Direct Deposit

When you register on any cam site, they first take your bank details. This is needed for direct deposit of your earnings into your account. Direct deposit is a very popular and preferred option to make payments.

Direct deposit is safe as in this also a discreet business name is used to protect your privacy. Typically this method doesn’t have any fees associated with it, and even if there is a fee, it’s very low.

Paxum

Paxum is an e-wallet service that is adult-friendly and is helpful for payments made outside of the US. It provides a debit card option through which you can withdraw or deposit from your available funds directly. You can transfer your money from Paxum to your bank through wire transfer.

Wire transfer

This is a popular way to transfer funds from your account. Be aware that the bank charges a convenience fee for any money transfer, which can get as high as $25 per transaction. This payment method is not recommended for US models.

ePayments

This method can be used as a prepaid debit card to withdraw money from any ATM or used as a credit card to make online payments on cam sites. Please note this option is not available for US models.

Gift cards

Although not that popular, due to its discreteness, gift cards like Amazon gift cards are gaining popularity from mainly freelance models. Gift cards are discreet, are an easy way to give tips and gifts, and provide ease of purchasing most products around the world.

Payment methods not be considered by webcam models

There are some payment methods that should be avoided by adult performers. Although these options are popular and look tempting, considering the risk factor, it’s best to stay away.

PayPal

PayPal is the biggest e-wallet in the game, with a presence in most of the countries in the world. Considering this, many webcam models might be tempted to think it’s a great option for payments. But that’s not the case. Here’s why.

• PayPal doesn’t support adult market transactions, and you might be at the risk of higher chargebacks.
• If you still use PayPal for adult transactions, then you risk being banned on PayPal and your funds being frozen in your PayPal account.

Zelle/Venmo

Zelle and Venmo both are popular payment methods that specialize in bank to bank transfers. But they are not adult friendly, and if you use them in the adult market, then both the sender and receiver stand at risk of chargebacks and frauds.

In-hand cash payments

Although it might sound safe to receive cash directly in your hands from the cam sites, it’s not safe considering the privacy of models. It can be dangerous both in physical and financial ways.

Final words

The webcam market is booming, and there is a lot of money to be made here. Webcam models can either choose to go on established cam sites or start their own webcam business using turnkey solutions. Either way, they would need to figure out how to manage the transactions and how to receive payments.

It is essential to be sure of the ways you’ll receive payments. Do thorough research and weigh the options given in this article and make a conscious decision. After all, it’s your hard earned money, and you deserve to get your camgirl pay safely.