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PayPal fee calculator
Enter a sale and your costs to see exactly what the platform takes, what you keep, and the price that hits your target margin.
What the customer pays for the item
Used to suggest a price
The standard PayPal checkout rate in the US has been about 3.49% plus 49 cents per transaction, with different rates for QR codes, invoices and international sales. Edit the fields to match your account.
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- Enter the item price, what you charge for shipping, and your own item and shipping costs.
- Check the fee fields against your own account and edit anything that differs.
- Read your profit and margin per sale, the break-even price and the price that reaches your target margin.
Common questions
How much does PayPal charge per sale?
The standard US checkout rate has been about 3.49% plus $0.49 per transaction. Other payment types, international sales and currency conversion cost more. Check your PayPal fee schedule.
Are these rates guaranteed to be current?
No. Platforms change their fees, and your rate may differ by plan, country, category or contract. The numbers here are typical published rates that you can edit.