Operators are standing by. Call now to discuss bail bonds. Every bail bonds agency charges the same, which is 10 percent of the total bail amount. This 10 percent fee is also known as premium. In the case of federal bonds, however, premium increases to 12 percent. The State of California allows bail bond companies to discount the premium to 8% in some cases. Please call us at 888-877-BAIL(2245) to see if you qualify for the discounted premium of 8% of the bail amount.