Shopify Fee Calculator
Calculate your exact net store payouts across Basic, Shopify, Advanced, and Plus tiers, factoring in Shopify Payments, in-person POS rates, and 3rd-party gateway penalty fees.
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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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Understanding Shopify's Multi-Layered Fee Architecture in 2026
Unlike marketplaces like Amazon or Etsy that take heavy referral cuts (6.5% to 15%), Shopify operates on a Subscription + Payment Gateway model. Shopify charges zero platform commissions when using its built-in gateway (Shopify Payments powered by Stripe). However, understanding your true cost of doing business requires evaluating both online card rates, in-person POS rates, and 3rd-party gateway penalty surcharges.
| Shopify Plan | Monthly Sub | Shopify Payments (Online) | Shopify POS (In-Person) | 3rd-Party Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Shopify | $39 / mo | 2.90% + $0.30 | 2.60% + $0.10 | +2.00% |
| Shopify Plan | $105 / mo | 2.70% + $0.30 | 2.50% + $0.10 | +1.00% |
| Advanced Shopify | $399 / mo | 2.50% + $0.30 | 2.40% + $0.10 | +0.60% |
| Shopify Plus | $2,300 / mo | 2.15% + $0.30 | 2.15% + $0.10 | +0.20% |
Plan Upgrade Breakeven Mathematical Analysis
When does it make sense to upgrade from Basic ($39/mo) to Shopify ($105/mo) or Advanced ($399/mo)? The decision is purely mathematical based on your monthly Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV).
Basic ($39) → Shopify ($105) Upgrade
• Monthly Cost Delta: $105 - $39 = $66 / month
• Shopify Payments Rate Savings: 2.9% - 2.7% = 0.20% (0.002)
• Breakeven Formula: $66 ÷ 0.0020 = $33,000 / month
Shopify ($105) → Advanced ($399) Upgrade
• Monthly Cost Delta: $399 - $105 = $294 / month
• Shopify Payments Rate Savings: 2.7% - 2.5% = 0.20% (0.002)
• Breakeven Formula: $294 ÷ 0.0020 = $147,000 / month
2026 Shopify Benchmark Payout Matrix (Shopify Payments)
| Order Total | Basic (2.9% + 30¢) | Shopify (2.7% + 30¢) | Advanced (2.5% + 30¢) | Plus (2.15% + 30¢) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | -$1.75 ($48.25) | -$1.65 ($48.35) | -$1.55 ($48.45) | -$1.38 ($48.62) |
| $100.00 | -$3.20 ($96.80) | -$3.00 ($97.00) | -$2.80 ($97.20) | -$2.45 ($97.55) |
| $500.00 | -$14.80 ($485.20) | -$13.80 ($486.20) | -$12.80 ($487.20) | -$11.05 ($488.95) |
| $1,000.00 | -$29.30 ($970.70) | -$27.30 ($972.70) | -$25.30 ($974.70) | -$21.80 ($978.20) |
| $5,000.00 | -$145.30 ($4,854.70) | -$135.30 ($4,864.70) | -$125.30 ($4,874.70) | -$107.80 ($4,892.20) |
Frequently Asked Questions About Shopify Fees
What are official Shopify Payments processing rates across subscription plans in 2026? ▼
Shopify Payments US rates: Basic ($39/mo): 2.9% + $0.30 online, 2.6% + $0.10 in-person; Shopify ($105/mo): 2.7% + $0.30 online, 2.5% + $0.10 in-person; Advanced ($399/mo): 2.5% + $0.30 online, 2.4% + $0.10 in-person; Plus ($2,300/mo): ~2.15% + $0.30 online.
What is the third-party payment gateway penalty fee on Shopify? ▼
If you use an external payment gateway (PayPal, Authorize.net, Stripe) instead of Shopify Payments, Shopify charges an additional transaction penalty: 2.0% on Basic, 1.0% on Shopify, 0.6% on Advanced, and 0.20% on Plus.
At what monthly sales volume does upgrading from Basic to Shopify or Advanced pay for itself? ▼
Upgrading from Basic to Shopify ($66/mo difference) saves 0.20% per transaction and breaks even at $33,000 in monthly sales. Upgrading from Shopify to Advanced ($294/mo difference) saves an additional 0.20% and breaks even at $147,000/month.
Does Shopify refund payment processing fees when a customer returns an order? ▼
No. Shopify Payments does not refund the original payment processing fee (percentage or fixed fee) when you issue a full or partial refund to a customer.
What are Shop Pay checkout conversion advantages for Shopify stores? ▼
Shop Pay stores customer payment and shipping details for 1-click accelerated checkout across all Shopify stores, increasing checkout conversion rates by up to 50% compared to guest checkout.
What are international cross-border and currency conversion fees on Shopify Payments? ▼
Shopify assesses a 1.50% cross-border fee for international cards, plus a 1.50% to 2.00% currency conversion fee if the checkout currency differs from your payout bank currency.
What chargeback and dispute fees apply to Shopify Payments? ▼
Shopify charges a $15.00 dispute administration fee per chargeback. If the merchant submits evidence and wins the dispute, the $15.00 fee is credited back.
How does Shopify POS hardware processing work for physical retail? ▼
Shopify POS card readers process in-person tap, chip, and swipe at reduced retail rates (2.6% on Basic down to 2.4% on Advanced) with real-time omnichannel inventory synchronization.