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PayPal Fee Calculator

By Eylon Krause · Updated 2025

Work out PayPal's fee on a payment, or gross-up to receive an exact amount.

 

PayPal's US fees

For 2025, PayPal's standard goods-and-services rate in the US is about 3.49% + $0.49 for many payment types; commercial/online card rates and international payments differ. Friends-and-family transfers are free but must not be used for business. Adjust the inputs to your exact rate.

Frequently asked questions

Can I ask the buyer to cover the fee?

Use gross-up mode: it tells you what to request so that after PayPal's cut you net the amount you wanted.

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