PayPal Fee Calculator
Estimate US PayPal commercial-payment fees, see what remains after the fee or calculate how much to charge to receive a target amount. Custom rates are supported.
See the fee—and reverse it.
Estimate what remains after a PayPal fee or how much to invoice so that you receive a target amount.
Method: US presets reviewed 17 August 2026. PayPal fees vary by country, currency, payment method and account. Confirm the applicable rate in PayPal before invoicing.
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How to use this paypal fee calculator
- Enter the requested information in the fields above.
- Check that the values match your situation.
- Read the result, then copy it if you need it elsewhere.
The formula
Fee = transaction amount × percentage rate + fixed fee. To receive an exact amount, charge = (target amount + fixed fee) ÷ (1 − percentage rate).
Example
Select a current US preset or enter the percentage and fixed fee shown for your country, currency and payment method.
Official reference
Good to know.
Are PayPal fees the same worldwide?
No. Fees vary by country, currency, payment type, account and cross-border status.
Why can I enter a custom fee?
Custom inputs keep the calculator useful when a different PayPal rate applies or published rates change.
Does this include currency conversion?
No. Add any conversion or cross-border charge to your rate only after confirming how PayPal applies it.