Does Shopify take a percentage of sales?

Shopify does take a percentage of your sales in the form of transaction fees, but only if you use a third-party payment provider instead of Shopify Payments. The exact percentage depends on your Shopify plan and payment method. If you use Shopify Payments (Shopify's built-in payment processor), you avoid additional transaction fees, though standard credit card processing fees still apply.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Determine Your Shopify Plan
   Log in to your Shopify admin and go to Settings > Plan to see your current subscription level (Basic, Shopify, Advanced, etc.).

2. Check Your Payment Provider
   Go to Settings > Payments to see if you are using Shopify Payments or a third-party provider (like PayPal, Stripe, or Authorize.net).

3. Understand the Fees

   • If you use Shopify Payments: You only pay credit card processing fees (e.g., 2.9% + 30¢ for Basic plan; rates decrease with higher plans). No extra Shopify transaction fees.
   • If you use a third-party payment provider: Shopify charges an extra transaction fee (e.g., 2.0% on Basic, 1.0% on Shopify, 0.5% on Advanced) on top of the provider's own fees.

4. Find Your Exact Rates

   • Visit Shopify’s Pricing page for the latest transaction and credit card fee rates by plan and region.
   • Alternatively, check your plan details in your Shopify admin.

5. Switch to Shopify Payments (Optional)

   • If you want to avoid extra transaction fees, set up Shopify Payments by following the prompts under Settings > Payments.

Example

If you are on the Basic Shopify plan and use PayPal (not Shopify Payments), Shopify will charge you a 2.0% transaction fee on each sale, plus PayPal’s own processing fees. If you switch to Shopify Payments, you’ll only pay the credit card processing fee.

Before You Start

• Make sure you know which payment providers are available in your country. Shopify Payments is not available everywhere.
• Review your current payment provider contracts and any associated costs before switching.
• Back up your store settings and payment provider details before making changes.

Alternatives to This Action

• If Shopify Payments isn’t available in your region, consider negotiating lower rates with your third-party provider or upgrading your Shopify plan to reduce the transaction fee percentage.
• Use manual payment methods (like cash on delivery or bank deposit) to avoid online transaction fees, though this may not suit all businesses.

FAQs

Q: How much does Shopify charge per sale?

Shopify charges credit card processing fees for each sale, typically ranging from 2.4% to 2.9% plus a small fixed fee, depending on your plan and region. If you use a third-party payment provider, additional transaction fees (0.5% to 2.0%) may apply.

Q: Can I avoid Shopify transaction fees?

Yes, you can avoid extra Shopify transaction fees by using Shopify Payments as your payment processor. You will still pay standard credit card processing fees, but not the additional transaction charges.

Q: Are there any hidden fees with Shopify?

Shopify is transparent about its fees, which include monthly subscription charges, credit card processing fees, and possible transaction fees for third-party gateways. Always review Shopify’s pricing page for the latest details.

Q: Does Shopify charge fees for PayPal sales?

Yes, if you use PayPal (a third-party provider), Shopify charges a transaction fee in addition to PayPal's own processing fees, unless you use Shopify Payments exclusively.