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Shopify Fee Calculator — Calculate Shopify Payment & Transaction Fees [2026]

Calculate Shopify fees for any plan. See credit card processing rates, transaction fees for 3rd-party gateways, and net revenue per sale. Covers Basic, Shopify, and Advanced plans.

Fee Breakdown

Sale Amount$100.00
Shopify Payments (2.9% + $0.30)-$3.20
Total Fees-$3.20
Net Revenue
$96.80
Total Fees
$3.20
Effective Rate
3.20%

Plan Comparison for $100.00 Sale

PlanCC Rate3rd-Party FeeFee on $100
Basic ($29/mo)2.9%2%$3.20
Shopify ($79/mo)2.6%1%$2.90
Advanced ($299/mo)2.4%0.5%$2.70
Shopify Payments rates as of 2026 for US merchants. 3rd-party gateway comparison assumes 2.9% + $0.30 (typical Stripe/PayPal rate). In-person POS rates differ.

What is Shopify Fee Calculator?

Shopify charges merchants in two ways: a credit card processing fee when using Shopify Payments, and an additional transaction fee when using a third-party payment gateway like PayPal, Stripe, or Square. Shopify Payments rates: Basic 2.9% + $0.30, Shopify 2.6% + $0.30, Advanced 2.4% + $0.30. If you use a third-party gateway instead of Shopify Payments, Shopify charges an extra transaction fee: Basic 2%, Shopify 1%, Advanced 0.5%. You also pay your gateway's processing fees on top. Choosing Shopify Payments eliminates the transaction fee but locks you into Shopify's own processing rates. This calculator helps compare your total cost per plan.

How to Use Shopify Fee Calculator

Select your Shopify plan (Basic, Shopify, or Advanced), enter the sale amount, and choose whether you use Shopify Payments or a third-party payment gateway. The calculator shows the total fee, your net payout, and an effective rate. Toggle between Shopify Payments and 3rd-party gateway to compare the cost difference.

How Shopify Fee Calculator Works

The calculator applies Shopify's published fee schedules based on plan and gateway selection: • Shopify Payments: Basic: 2.9% + $0.30 Shopify: 2.6% + $0.30 Advanced: 2.4% + $0.30 • 3rd-Party Gateway (extra transaction fee + gateway's own processing fee): Basic: +2.0% transaction fee Shopify: +1.0% transaction fee Advanced: +0.5% transaction fee For 3rd-party, a typical gateway processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 (e.g., PayPal Standard) is added. Net revenue = Sale price - all applicable fees.

Common Use Cases

  • Comparing Shopify plan costs to decide whether to upgrade from Basic to Shopify or Advanced
  • Calculating the cost savings from switching from a third-party gateway to Shopify Payments
  • Pricing products to maintain target profit margins after all Shopify fees
  • Estimating monthly payment processing costs based on projected sales volume
  • Comparing Shopify fees to WooCommerce, BigCommerce, or other e-commerce platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shopify's credit card processing fees?

For Shopify Payments: Basic plan charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. The Shopify plan charges 2.6% + $0.30. The Advanced plan charges 2.4% + $0.30. These rates apply to online transactions; in-person (POS) rates are different (typically 2.7% or 2.5% flat).

What is the Shopify transaction fee?

If you use a third-party payment gateway instead of Shopify Payments, Shopify charges an additional transaction fee: 2% on Basic, 1% on Shopify plan, 0.5% on Advanced. This fee is charged on top of your gateway's own processing fees. Using Shopify Payments eliminates this extra fee.

Should I use Shopify Payments or a third-party gateway?

In most cases, Shopify Payments is cheaper because it eliminates the extra transaction fee. Unless your third-party gateway offers significantly lower processing rates than Shopify Payments, switching to Shopify Payments typically saves money. The exception is if Shopify Payments is not available in your country.

Is Shopify Payments available in my country?

Shopify Payments is available in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and many European countries. If your country is not supported, you must use a third-party gateway, which means paying the transaction fee on top of your gateway's processing fees.

How do I calculate Shopify fees for a $100 sale?

On the Basic plan with Shopify Payments: fee = $100 × 2.9% + $0.30 = $2.90 + $0.30 = $3.20. Net = $100 - $3.20 = $96.80. On the Shopify plan: fee = $100 × 2.6% + $0.30 = $2.90. Net = $97.10. On Advanced: fee = $100 × 2.4% + $0.30 = $2.70. Net = $97.30.

Do Shopify fees apply to refunds?

Shopify does not refund transaction fees on returns, but Shopify Payments does refund the processing fee (minus $0.30 fixed fee per transaction) for returned orders. Third-party gateways handle refund policies differently — check your gateway's terms.

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