Mercado Pago Fee Calculator Brazil
Calculate exact transaction fees, settlement tiers, and gross-up invoices in BRL.
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• United States: Visa & Mastercard cap credit card surcharges at 3.00% (effective April 2023). Surcharging debit or prepaid cards is strictly illegal under federal operating rules.
• UK & European Union: Surcharging consumer debit and credit cards is prohibited under PSD2. B2B / corporate card surcharges remain permitted.
• Australia: Governed by RBA; surcharging is legally restricted strictly to the merchant's actual cost of card acceptance.
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Frequently Asked Questions (Mercado Pago Brazil)
How does Mercado Pago's payout settlement schedule affect credit card fees in Brazil? ▼
Mercado Pago Brazil uses a tiered pricing model based on settlement speed. If you choose 'Dinheiro Disponível na Hora' (Instant Access), the transaction fee is 4.99%. If you wait 14 days, the fee drops to 3.99%. If you wait 30 days, it reduces to 3.49%. Choosing the 30-day payout saves 1.50% on every credit card sale.
What is the fee for accepting Pix on Mercado Pago? ▼
Mercado Pago charges a low 0.99% fee for online Pix payments. Pix funds settle instantly into your Mercado Pago digital account 24/7/365, making it significantly cheaper than credit card processing.
How does Boleto Bancário pricing work on Mercado Pago? ▼
Boleto Bancário on Mercado Pago charges a flat R$ 3.49 only per successfully paid slip. If a customer generates a Boleto but does not pay it, no fee is charged to the merchant.
How do I calculate a Gross-Up invoice for Mercado Pago Brazil? ▼
To receive exactly R$ 1,000 net on instant credit card processing (4.99%), calculate: Gross = 1,000 / (1 - 0.0499) = R$ 1,052.52. Invoicing R$ 1,052.52 ensures you receive exactly R$ 1,000.00 in your account.
Are installment (Parcelamento) interest fees paid by the buyer or seller? ▼
On Mercado Pago, the merchant can choose whether to absorb installment fees or pass interest (1.99%–2.99% per month) directly to the buyer at checkout.
How fast can you withdraw funds from Mercado Pago to a Brazilian bank? ▼
Pix withdrawals from your Mercado Pago account to any Brazilian bank (Itaú, Bradesco, Nubank, Banco do Brasil) are instant and free of charge.
Does Mercado Pago offer chargeback protection in Brazil? ▼
Yes. Programa de Proteção ao Vendedor covers verified merchants against chargebacks when valid proof of delivery (AR / tracking code) is provided.
Are Mercado Pago fees tax-deductible for Brazilian companies (PJ)? ▼
Yes. All transaction commissions are 100% deductible operating expenses for Lucro Presumido and Lucro Real corporate taxation.