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Free PayPal Fee Calculator
See PayPal fees for domestic and international payments and what you receive.
See how much PayPal keeps from a payment and what actually lands in your account, or work out how much to charge so the fee is covered. The rates are editable because PayPal changes them.
How to use the PayPal Fee Calculator
- Select your country at the top of the page so the currency, tax names and rates match where you do business.
- Enter your numbers. Every result updates instantly and each line of the working is shown so you can check it.
- Use the PDF or print button to keep a record, and change one input at a time to compare scenarios.
What is the PayPal Fee Calculator?
See what PayPal keeps from each payment and what you actually receive, or work out how much to charge so the fee is covered. The percentage and fixed fee are pre-filled for your country and fully editable because PayPal changes its pricing.
Signplify tools run in your browser, so there is no signup, no watermark and no limit on how often you use it.
Getting started with the PayPal Fee Calculator
Using the paypal fee calculator takes a minute or two. Your progress is saved in this browser, so you can come back later.
Tips for better results
Check your own PayPal fee page for your exact rate, which can differ by account and payment type.
International payments add an extra percentage on top of the standard fee.
Privacy and where your data goes
Documents and files you use here are processed on your own device. Signplify does not receive what you type or the files you open, which makes it suitable for sensitive information. If you clear your browser data, any saved draft is removed.
Frequently asked questions
What do I enter in the PayPal fee calculator?
You enter Amount, Percentage Fee (%), Fixed Fee, Payment Type and Who pays the fee? The result updates as you type, so you can change one number and see the effect straight away.
What result does the PayPal fee calculator give for example numbers?
With the starting example (Amount $100, Percentage Fee (%) 2.99, Fixed Fee $0.49, Payment Type Domestic and Who pays the fee? I pay the fee), it shows You receive of $96.52, along with Fee $3.48 and Fee % of amount 3.48%. These are the US defaults; change the inputs to match your own situation.
Which country and currency does the PayPal fee calculator use?
It follows the country selected at the top of the page (United States, United Kingdom, Canada or Australia) for tax rates and wording, where they apply. The Currency box above the form lets you show amounts in another currency for this calculator only.
How accurate is the PayPal fee calculator?
It is an estimate based on the numbers you enter and the rates or formulas built into the tool. It is meant for planning and comparing options, so check important figures against official sources or a qualified professional before you rely on them.
Can I save or share the result from the PayPal fee calculator?
Yes. Copy result puts the figures on your clipboard as text, and you can also download the result as a PDF or PNG, or print it. Your inputs are remembered in this browser for next time.
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