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PayPal Fee Calculator 2026

Enter an invoice and see the PayPal percentage, fixed fee and international surcharge line by line — plus what you actually receive and the exact price to charge. U.S. rates, verified September 2026.

The payment

For this payment

Percentage fee
Fixed fee
International surcharge
Total PayPal fee
You receive
Fee as % of payment
Fees this month

Reverse calculator

To receive your target, invoice

Uses the selected payment type & location so you pass the full PayPal cost to the buyer.

U.S. PayPal commercial rates in 2026 last updated Sep 1, 2026

Payment typeRate
PayPal Checkout / Guest Checkout / Venmo3.49% + fixed fee
Standard credit & debit card payments2.99% + fixed fee
Send/Receive money for Goods & Services2.99%
QR code transactions2.29% + fixed fee
Pay Later options4.99% + fixed fee
International commercial (extra)+1.50%
Micropayments for digital goods~5% + $0.05 fixed

Fixed fee for receiving U.S. dollars is $0.49 for standard commercial transactions ($0.05 for micropayments). Source: PayPal U.S. Merchant Fees, verified September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is PayPal's fee for receiving a payment in 2026?

For U.S. accounts, Checkout, Venmo and most commercial payments cost 3.49% + a $0.49 fixed fee.

Is there an extra fee for international payments?

Yes, an additional 1.50% when the sender is in a different market.

What is the Goods and Services fee?

2.99% for U.S. transactions.

What are micropayment fees?

About 5% + $0.05 for eligible digital goods, often cheaper than standard on tiny amounts.

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