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Free PayPal Fee Calculator

Calculate PayPal transaction fees for domestic and international payments. Know exactly what you receive after fees.

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Enter the payment amount before PayPal deducts fees. Enter the amount you want to receive after fees.

Fee Breakdown

Fee rates are approximate and based on publicly available PayPal pricing. Actual fees may vary depending on your account type, volume discounts, and PayPal's current fee schedule. Always verify with your PayPal account.

Quick Reference: What You Keep

Common amounts and their net values for transactions.

Amount Fee You Keep Fee %

How to Use This Tool

Calculate PayPal fees instantly and find out exactly how much you keep from every payment.

1

Choose Your Mode

Select "Calculate Fees" to see how much PayPal deducts from a payment, or "Reverse Calculate" to find out how much to charge so you receive a specific amount.

2

Enter Amount & Details

Type the payment amount or use a quick-select button. Pick your currency and transaction type (domestic, international, or Friends & Family) for accurate rates.

3

Review Your Results

Instantly see the fee breakdown, net amount, and effective rate. Compare fees across all transaction types and check the quick reference table for common amounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our PayPal Fee Calculator.

PayPal charges a percentage-based fee plus a fixed fee per transaction. For US domestic transactions, the standard rate is 2.99% + $0.49. International transactions are higher at 4.49% + a fixed fee. Rates vary by country, currency, and transaction type. Use this calculator to see the exact fee for your specific scenario.
Domestic fees apply when both the sender and receiver are in the same country. International (cross-border) fees apply when money is sent between different countries and are typically 1% to 1.5% higher than domestic rates. For example, US domestic is 2.99% + $0.49 while US international is 4.49% + $0.49.
The reverse calculator helps you determine the exact amount to charge so you receive your desired net amount after PayPal deducts its fees. Enter the amount you want to end up with, and the tool calculates the gross amount to invoice. This is useful for freelancers, sellers, and businesses who need to pass PayPal fees on to clients.
Yes, PayPal Friends & Family payments are free when funded by a PayPal balance or linked bank account within the same country. However, fees may apply if funded by a credit or debit card, or if the payment is sent internationally. This calculator shows $0 fees for Friends & Family as it assumes bank or balance funding.
Yes, PayPal fees vary significantly by country and currency. For example, Australia charges 2.60% + A$0.30 domestically, while the US charges 2.99% + $0.49. Europe uses 2.99% + fixed fee in euros, India charges 3% + a small fixed fee, and the UK charges 2.90% + 0.30 GBP. This calculator includes rates for all major regions.
This calculator uses approximate PayPal fee rates based on publicly available information and is designed to give you a close estimate. PayPal may update their rates, apply additional charges for currency conversion, or have different pricing tiers for high-volume merchants. Always verify the exact fees with your PayPal account dashboard or PayPal's official fee schedule.
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