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PayPal Fee Calculator
See the fee on any PayPal payment instantly — or flip to reverse mode and find out exactly what to charge.
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PayPal fee (2.99% + $0.49)
Rate: 2.99% + $0.49 per US domestic goods & services transaction.
⚠️ Rates change. Verify on PayPal's current fee page — international/micropayment rates differ.
How it works
- Choose I receive or reverse gross-up mode.
- Enter amount in USD.
- Click Calculate — 2.99% + $0.49 applied.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate PayPal fees backwards?
Charge = (target + $0.49) ÷ (1 − 0.0299). To net $100, charge $103.59.
PayPal fees per transaction?
2.99% + $0.49 for US domestic goods & services.
Who pays the fee?
The receiver — deducted from what they get.
Why the fixed $0.49?
Per-transaction processing cost — hits tiny payments hardest.