PayPal Fee Calculator

PayPal Fee Calculator: Accurately Calculate Transaction Costs

Calculate exactly how much you’ll pay in PayPal fees for any transaction – or determine how much to request to receive a specific net amount. Our free calculator handles both domestic and international payments with up-to-date fee structures.

Why Use Our PayPal Fee Calculator?

💸 Avoid Surprise Charges

Know exactly what percentage PayPal will deduct before sending or receiving money. No more guessing games with your payments.

🔄 Two-Way Calculations

• Sender Mode: Calculate fees from the total amount sent

• Receiver Mode: Determine what to request to get a specific net amount

🌍 Global Transactions Covered

Switch between domestic (3.49% + $0.49)andinternational(4.4$0.30) fees with one click.

📱 Mobile-Friendly Tool

Works perfectly on all devices – calculate fees directly from your marketplace or payment platform.

How It Works: 4 Simple Steps

1. Select Transaction Type
   Choose between domestic (US) or international payments

2. Enter Your Amount
   Input either the total amount being sent or what you want to receive

3. Toggle Calculation Mode
   Switch between:

   • “You Send” (gross amount)

   • “You Receive” (net amount)

4. Get Instant Results
   See exact fees and final amounts in real-time

Understanding PayPal Fees (2024 Update)

Domestic Transactions

• Good for: US-to-US payments

• Fee structure:

  • 3.49% of transaction amount

  • • $0.49 fixed fee

• Example: $100paymentdeducts$3.98 in fees

International Transactions

• Applies to: Cross-border payments

• Fee structure:

  • 4.4% of transaction amount

  • • $0.30 fixed fee

• Example: $100paymentdeducts$4.70 in fees

Tips to Minimize PayPal Fees

1. Choose the Right Transaction Type
   Use “Friends & Family” for personal payments (where permitted) to avoid seller fees

2. Consolidate Payments
   Combine multiple small payments to reduce fixed fee impact

3. Consider Alternative Platforms
   For large transactions (>$1,000), compare with wire transfers

4. Factor Fees into Pricing
   Build the 3-4% fee into your product prices when possible

Why Accurate Fee Calculations Matter

Miscalculating payment fees can lead to:

• Lost profits from unexpected deductions

• Payment shortfalls when receiving funds

• Strained relationships with clients/vendors

• Accounting headaches during reconciliation

Our calculator helps prevent these issues by giving you exact fee amounts down to the cent.