Included in this estimate
What the math covers
- Hosted online store
- Shopify Payments
- Commerce operations
Commerce fee guide
Shopify fee calculator: pricing, plans, and transaction fees
Own your storefront and trade fees for a subscription. Reference card rate for the entry US plan; the monthly subscription is shown separately.
Source checked Shopify pricing· Page updated October 14, 2026
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Sale breakdown
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Estimated fees
−$42.20You keep
$57.80Effective rate42.20%
Reference estimate based on from 2.9% + $0.30. Excludes taxes, refunds, optional services, currency conversion, and special pricing.
Watch the edges
What can change your result
- Plan price is separate
- Third-party payment providers may add fees
- Rates improve on higher plans
Quick pricing examples
What common sale amounts leave.
One transaction using the editable baseline of from 2.9% + $0.30. Monthly charges are included when the baseline has one.
| Gross sale | Estimated fees | You keep | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $39.59 | $0.00 | 395.90% |
| $50.00 | $40.75 | $9.25 | 81.50% |
| $100.00 | $42.20 | $57.80 | 42.20% |
| $500.00 | $53.80 | $446.20 | 10.76% |
Pricing explained
What the headline rate means.
Basic online card fees start at 2.9% + $0.30
Shopify currently lists 2.9% + $0.30 for a standard online card payment on the US Basic plan with Shopify Payments. Higher plans publish lower standard online card rates.
The subscription changes your effective rate
The US Basic plan is currently $39 when billed monthly, or $29 per month when billed yearly. This calculator uses the $39 monthly baseline so you can see how a subscription weighs on lower sales volume.
A third-party payment provider can add another fee
Shopify lists a 2% third-party transaction fee on Basic when you do not use Shopify Payments. That fee is separate from the payment provider's own processing charge and is not included in the default calculator result.
Reference rate
from 2.9% + $0.30Fees change by country, plan, payment method, and account history. ClearFeeMath estimates are planning tools, not invoices.Common questions
How much does Shopify take?
Our baseline model uses from 2.9% + $0.30. Actual fees can vary by country, plan, product category, payment method, and account terms.
What is included in this Shopify estimate?
Hosted online store, Shopify Payments, Commerce operations. Costs listed under “Watch the edges” are not included unless the calculator states otherwise.
How much does Shopify charge per sale on the Basic plan?
For a standard US online card payment through Shopify Payments, Shopify currently lists 2.9% + $0.30 on Basic. The subscription, international cards, premium cards, and other payment methods can add cost.
How much is Shopify Basic per month?
Shopify currently lists Basic at $39 with monthly billing, or $29 per month when billed yearly in the United States. Prices and offers can vary by country and billing cycle.
Does Shopify charge extra for a third-party payment provider?
Yes. Shopify currently lists a 2% third-party transaction fee on Basic, in addition to the provider's own processing fees. The percentage falls on higher Shopify plans.
Is this the exact amount Shopify will charge?
No. This is a planning estimate based on the linked public pricing source. Your account statement and current Shopify terms take precedence.
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