PayPal Fee Calculator
See what PayPal keeps from a goods & services payment (3.49% + $0.49 standard) and what lands in your account.
Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
PayPal fees (editable defaults)
US domestic; varies by currency.
Enter the payment amount to see the fee breakdown.
- International payments add a cross-border percentage and currency conversion spread.
- Friends & family payments are fee-free from bank/balance but are not for sales.
About PayPal Fee Calculator
Enter a payment amount and the calculator applies PayPal's standard goods & services rate — 3.49% plus $0.49 in the US — to show the fee and your net. Both numbers are editable for other rate plans, and you can add your own costs to see profit on the transaction.
Common uses
- Figure out how much to invoice so you net a target amount after fees
- Check the fee on a marketplace or freelance payment
- Compare PayPal's cut against Stripe or Square for the same sale
Example
Input
$100.00 payment
Output
Fee $3.98 · you receive $96.02
Limitations
- Rates are editable defaults based on publicly listed standard fees — always confirm current fees with the platform
- Cross-border payments add an extra percentage and a currency conversion spread.