Payment math
Know the PayPal fee before the payment lands.
Choose the transaction type, include buyer-paid shipping and tax, then see PayPal's estimated fee and the money left after your real costs.
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Current PayPal assumptions
This tool models common U.S. commercial payment products.
- PayPal Checkout defaults to 3.49% plus $0.49.
- The percentage applies to the full amount processed.
- Your inventory and fulfillment costs affect profit but not PayPal's fee.
Rates reviewed July 15, 2026. Official PayPal merchant fees ↗