Complete guide: PayPal Fees
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Every time you receive a commercial payment through PayPal, part of the money is kept as a fee: a percentage of the amount plus a fixed fee per transaction. If you sell products, bill freelance work or get paid by clients, knowing that exact deduction avoids surprises.
This calculator answers the two most searched questions: how much you will receive from a payment and how much to charge so you get an exact amount. The second is key to invoicing without losing money: simply adding the percentage is not enough, because the fee is also charged on what you add.
Tip: if you often charge small amounts, the fixed fee weighs more proportionally. Grouping charges into one payment can reduce what you pay in fees.
How it works
- 1Fee = amount × percentage + fixed fee.
- 2To receive exactly X: (X + fixed fee) ÷ (1 − percentage).
Frequently asked questions
What is PayPal's fee?
It depends on the country of the receiving account: in Latin America it is 5.4% + $0.30; in the US 3.49% + $0.49; in Spain 2.9% + €0.35; in Brazil 4.79% + R$0.60. Choose the country in the calculator and the correct fee is applied.
How much to charge to receive an exact amount on PayPal?
Enter the amount you want to receive and the calculator shows how much to request to cover the fee.
Who pays the PayPal fee?
In commercial payments the recipient pays it, so it is deducted from the amount received.