PayPal Fee Calculator
See how much PayPal takes from a payment. Enter the amount, the percentage fee and the fixed fee to get the fee and what you keep.
About the PayPal Fee Calculator
When you receive money through PayPal, the platform usually deducts a percentage of the payment plus a small fixed fee. This calculator works out that deduction and shows the net amount that actually lands in your account. It is useful for freelancers, online sellers and anyone invoicing clients who needs to know their true take-home from a transaction.
How to use it
- Enter the amount received, the gross payment sent to you.
- Enter the percentage fee, for example
2.9for a common domestic rate. - Enter the fixed fee, such as
0.30per transaction. - See the total fee and the net amount you keep.
The defaults reflect a typical fee, but PayPal's actual rates depend on your country, the payment type and whether it is cross-border, so check your account for the exact figures. To bill a client so that you net a specific sum, you would gross the amount up rather than simply add the fee. This calculator runs in your browser and the amounts you enter are never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
How are PayPal fees calculated?
PayPal typically charges a percentage of the payment plus a fixed per-transaction fee. For a 2.9 percent plus 0.30 fee on a 100 payment, the fee is 2.90 + 0.30 = 3.20, leaving you 96.80.
What is the standard PayPal fee?
Rates vary by country and transaction type, but a common domestic rate is around 2.9 percent plus a fixed fee of about 0.30. Cross-border and currency-conversion payments usually cost more. Confirm your exact rate in your PayPal account.
How do I charge a client so I receive the full amount?
You need to gross up the invoice rather than just add the fee, because the percentage applies to the larger total. The amount to request is roughly (your target plus the fixed fee) divided by (1 minus the percentage as a decimal).
Are my payment amounts kept private?
Yes. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so the figures you enter are never sent to a server or stored.