The PayPal Fee Calculator helps you estimate the total fees deducted from your PayPal transactions. It covers domestic and international payments, Goods & Services, QR code transactions, micropayments, and charitable donations — so you can see exactly how much you'll receive after fees.

Whether you're a freelancer receiving client payments, an online seller, or a nonprofit accepting donations, this tool gives you a clear breakdown of PayPal's fee structure to help you price your products and services accurately.

Enter the transaction amount you expect to receive or charge.
Select the payment type (e.g., Domestic Goods & Services, International, QR Code).
Review the fee breakdown showing processing fee, fixed fee, and any international surcharge.
Check the "Ask For" amount to know how much to charge so you receive your desired amount after fees.

Calculates fees for 8 PayPal payment types including Goods & Services, Standard Card, QR Code, and Micropayments.
Automatically adds the 1.50% international surcharge for cross-border transactions.
Shows "Ask For" amount — the exact price to charge so you receive your target amount after fees.
Displays effective fee rate, total fees, and detailed breakdown of each fee component.

What is the current PayPal Goods & Services fee?: PayPal charges 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction for domestic Goods & Services payments (PayPal Checkout). Standard credit/debit card payments have a lower rate of 2.99% + $0.49.
How much does PayPal charge for international payments?: International payments incur the standard processing fee plus an additional 1.50% cross-border fee. For example, international Goods & Services costs 3.49% + 1.50% + $0.49. Currency conversion adds another 3-4% if applicable, though this calculator focuses on the transaction fees only.
What is the PayPal QR code rate?: PayPal offers a reduced rate of 2.29% + $0.09 for in-person QR code and point-of-sale payments. This is significantly lower than the standard online Goods & Services rate of 3.49%.