What Percent Does Shopify Take? Shopify Fees Explained (2024)

Shopify charges a percentage fee on each sale primarily through payment processing, plus possible additional transaction fees if you use a third-party payment gateway. The exact percentage Shopify takes depends on your subscription plan and which payment provider you use. If you use Shopify Payments (Shopify's built-in processor), you avoid extra transaction fees, but you still pay payment processing fees that range from 2.9% + 30¢ to 2.4% + 30¢ per transaction in the US, depending on your plan.

If you use a third-party payment gateway (like PayPal or Stripe), Shopify adds an extra transaction fee of 2.0%, 1.0%, or 0.5%, depending on your plan, on top of what the gateway charges.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Determine Your Shopify Plan
   • Shopify offers Basic, Shopify, and Advanced plans. Each has different fee percentages.
2. Check Payment Processing Fees
   • For Shopify Payments (US rates, as of 2024):
     • Basic Shopify: 2.9% + 30¢ per online transaction
     • Shopify: 2.6% + 30¢ per online transaction
     • Advanced Shopify: 2.4% + 30¢ per online transaction
   • In-person rates are lower, and rates may vary by country.
3. Consider Transaction Fees for Third-Party Gateways
   • If you use a payment gateway other than Shopify Payments, Shopify charges extra:
     • Basic Shopify: 2.0% per transaction
     • Shopify: 1.0% per transaction
     • Advanced Shopify: 0.5% per transaction
   • This is in addition to the fees charged by your chosen gateway.
4. Calculate Your Total Fees
   • Add the payment processing fee and, if relevant, the extra transaction fee to estimate what Shopify takes from each sale.
5. Review Your Shopify Admin
   • Go to Settings > Payments in your Shopify admin to see your current rates and options.

Example Calculation

• On the Basic Shopify plan using Shopify Payments: For a $100 sale, Shopify takes $2.90 + $0.30 = $3.20 (3.2%).
• On the same plan using PayPal: Shopify takes $2.00 (2%) plus PayPal's own fee.

Before You Start

• Make sure you know which plan you're on and which payment provider you use.
• Rates may differ by country—check Shopify's official pricing page for your region.
• Third-party payment gateways have their own fee structures in addition to Shopify's fees.

Alternatives to This Action

• To minimize fees, consider upgrading your Shopify plan as your sales grow, since higher plans have lower percentages.
• Use Shopify Payments to avoid extra transaction fees.
• Some countries may not support Shopify Payments; review your local options.

FAQs

Q: Does Shopify charge a fee for every sale?

Yes, Shopify charges a payment processing fee for every sale. If you use a third-party payment gateway, there is also an additional transaction fee unless you use Shopify Payments.

Q: Can I reduce the percentage Shopify takes?

You can reduce fees by upgrading to a higher Shopify plan or by using Shopify Payments, which eliminates extra transaction fees charged for third-party gateways.

Q: Are Shopify fees the same worldwide?

No, Shopify payment processing fees and availability of Shopify Payments vary by country. Always check Shopify's pricing page for your specific region.

Q: Is there a way to avoid Shopify transaction fees?

You can avoid extra transaction fees by using Shopify Payments as your payment processor. However, payment processing fees still apply.