Shopify's Transaction Fee Breakdown
Shopify takes a percentage of each sale that varies by plan, typically ranging from 2.0% to 2.9% plus a fixed fee, before payment gateway costs. Understanding these layers helps merchants calculate true net revenue.
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Shopify Plan Rates
Shopify charges a monthly fee and a transaction rate on sales processed through Shopify Payments. Basic Shopify is 2.9% plus 30¢ per transaction. Shopify is 2.6% plus 30¢. Advanced Shopify is 2.5% plus 30¢. These rates apply to domestic transactions within the merchant's country.
Payment Gateway and Third-Party Costs
Using Shopify Payments avoids additional gateway fees. Third-party gateways like PayPal or Stripe often add 0.5% to 2.0% on top of Shopify's rate. This combined percent Shopify takes can push effective costs higher, especially for high-volume merchants.
Additional Fees to Watch
- Shopify Payments currency conversion fee: 1.5% to 2.0%
- Shopify Balance or Shopify Capital withdrawals
- Refund processing fees may apply
- Chargeback fees per incident
How to Reduce What Shopify Takes
Switching to Shopify Payments is the most direct way to lower fees. Higher-tier plans reduce the percentage rate. Bundling products or adjusting pricing can absorb fixed per-transaction costs. Merchants should compare effective rates after all fees, not just the base percent.