Shopify Fees Calculator
See exactly how much Shopify takes per sale across every plan.
Sale Details
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✓ No extra transaction fee
All Plans — Processing Fee Comparison
Basic(current)$1.75 (3.50%)
Shopify$1.60 (3.20%)
Advanced$1.50 (3.00%)
Plus$1.40 (2.80%)
Fee Breakdown
For a $49.99 sale
Selling Price$49.99
Processing Fee?2.9% + $0.30 flat fee–$1.75
Transaction Fee?✓ Waived because you use Shopify Payments$0.00 (waived)
Total Fees Charged–$1.75
You Receive$48.24
3.50%
of your sale price goes to fees
On 100 sales at $49.99: $174.97 total fees
💡 Upgrade to Shopify plan and save $0.15 per sale in processing fees
Shopify Fee Structure
| Plan | Monthly | Processing | Transaction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39 | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2% |
| Shopify | $105 | 2.6% + $0.30 | 1% |
| Advanced | $399 | 2.4% + $0.30 | 0% |
| Plus | $2,300+ | 2.15% + $0.30 | 0% |
* Transaction fees are waived when using Shopify Payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage does Shopify take per sale?
Shopify charges 2.9% + $0.30 on Basic plan with Shopify Payments. Plus 2% transaction fee if using a third-party payment processor. Higher plans have lower rates.
How can I avoid Shopify transaction fees?
Use Shopify Payments as your payment gateway. Shopify waives the 0.5–2% transaction fee when you process through their own payment system.
Does Shopify charge fees on refunds?
As of 2023, Shopify refunds the transaction fee portion but NOT the processing fee portion when you issue a refund. You lose the 2.9% + $0.30 on refunded orders.