How to use the PayPal fee calculator
Enter payment or desired net, combined percentage fee (%), and fixed fees. Choose the currency for your inputs and read the result as you change the values.
How it works and formula
Fee = payment × rate + fixed charge. Gross for target net = (target net + fixed charge) ÷ (1 − rate).
Worked example
| Payment or desired net | 100 |
|---|---|
| Combined percentage fee (%) | 3 |
| Fixed fees | 0.30 |
Result
Fee on payment $3.30
You receive $96.70
Charge to receive $100.00: $103.40
Choosing your inputs
Use the percentage and fixed amount for the transaction you are modeling. The amount can represent either the payment you expect to receive before fees or the net amount you want to retain, depending on which result you read.
How to interpret the result
On a $100 payment at 3% plus $0.30, the estimated fee is $3.30 and the payout is $96.70. Use the charge-to-receive result if you are working backward from a desired net amount. Check the provider’s rounding before invoicing an exact target.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get the fee inputs?
Use the percentage and fixed fee for your own transaction type, currency and country. The starting rate is zero.
How should I handle currency conversion?
Enter the payment and fixed fee in the same currency. If a transaction involves conversion, use the provider’s quoted conversion separately.