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PayPal Fee Calculator

Estimate PayPal Checkout fees, net receipt and the amount to charge for a target net payment.

Your figures stay on this device

Inputs

Enter your numbers

Currency Changes display formatting only; no exchange rate conversion. Customer payment Use zero or positive numbers. PayPal Checkout fee % US PayPal Checkout example current at the review date. Fixed fee USD example. Fixed fees vary by received currency. International transaction addition % Use zero or positive numbers.

Under the hood

Understand the number

Use the formula and notes below to check whether the result fits your real operating conditions.

Formula

Fee = Payment × Combined Percentage + Fixed Fee

Variables

Base Rate: Editable domestic commercial transaction percentage.
International Addition: Additional percentage for eligible cross-border transactions.
Fixed Fee: Currency-specific fixed amount.

How to use it

Enter a realistic current order or SKU, then compare the result with your target.

Change one variable at a time to see which operational lever matters most.

Limitations

PayPal rates depend on market, product, payment method, currency and account agreement. Micropayments, charity, QR, card, refund, dispute and currency-conversion charges require separate treatment.

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FAQ

Are my inputs stored?

No. Calculator inputs run in your browser and are not submitted.

When was this checked?

Last reviewed on August 26, 2026. Changing third-party fees should be verified from official sources.

Sources

PayPal US merchant fees