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PayPal Fee Calculator

Estimate PayPal processing fees, fixed fees, international surcharges, and net received amounts from one focused calculator.

Mode

Estimate

Transaction amount$250.00
Base processing fee3.49% of gross received amount$8.73
International feeNot applied$0.00
Fixed feeFixed fee for USD$0.49
Estimated currency conversion costNot applied$0.00
Total estimated fees$9.22
You receive$240.78

Effective fee rate: 3.69%

Rates last verified: 2026-08-08. Fee source: Official PayPal US merchant fee schedule.

This is an independent estimate based on published PayPal fee information. Actual fees can vary by account type, funding source, merchant agreement, and transaction details.

FeeClarity is an independent estimation tool and is not affiliated with PayPal. PayPal is a trademark of its owner. Actual fees may vary by country, account type, transaction type, funding source, currency conversion, merchant agreement, and other transaction details.

What this calculator is best for

Use this page when you want a general PayPal fee estimate for goods and services, commercial payments, invoices, or merchant card payments. The result is split into fee lines so you can see which part of the cost comes from the base processing rate, fixed fee, international surcharge, and currency conversion estimate.

Why rates are source-tracked

PayPal fees vary by market and product. FeeClarity keeps rate data in a separate rules module with effective dates, verification dates, and source links. That makes the calculator easier to audit and update when PayPal changes a fee schedule.

Fee source transparency

Where FeeClarity displays actual PayPal fee values, the source is PayPal's published fee documentation and the calculator shows the last verified date. Unsupported markets are clearly labeled rather than estimated from another country's rates.

Frequently asked questions

Is FeeClarity affiliated with PayPal?

No. FeeClarity is independent and does not use PayPal branding as its own identity.

Why does the calculator show warnings?

Warnings appear when a rate is an estimate, when currency conversion is selected, or when verified local rate data is not available.

Can I use this for invoices?

Yes, but treat the result as an estimate and confirm final fees inside PayPal before sending an invoice.