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PayPal Fee Calculator

Calculate PayPal goods & services fees in seconds.

PayPal takes a cut of every commercial payment. Enter the amount and payment type to see the fee and your net deposit. For every rate and hidden charge, read our full breakdown of PayPal business fees.

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Who this is for

  • Invoicing a client through PayPal
  • Pricing in the PayPal fee before you send
  • Comparing PayPal against Stripe or Square

FAQ

What is the PayPal fee for goods and services?

In the US, PayPal charges 2.99% + $0.49 per commercial (goods & services) transaction as of 2026. See how much PayPal charges on a $100 transaction for a worked example.

Can I make the buyer pay the PayPal fee?

PayPal’s user agreement prohibits surcharging the goods & services fee directly. Instead, build the cost into your price.

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