Enter your transaction amount, PayPal fee percentage and fixed fee to instantly see how much you’ll actually receive after PayPal fees. Switch between “Gross → Net” and “Net → Gross” modes to know how much to charge to get your target payout.
Fee assumptions Use your local PayPal rates for accurate results
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- Gross → Net mode: you enter the amount the buyer pays; we subtract PayPal fees to show your net payout.
- Net → Gross mode: you enter the amount you want to receive; we show how much you should charge before PayPal fees.
- PayPal fees differ by country, currency, account type and can change at any time. Always double-check inside your PayPal account.
PayPal Fee Calculator – Know Exactly What You’ll Receive After PayPal Fees
This free PayPal fee calculator helps freelancers, online sellers, agencies and creators quickly estimate how much money they will actually receive after PayPal deducts its fees. Just enter the transaction amount, PayPal percentage fee, fixed fee and (optionally) your cost per order.
You can switch between two modes: Gross → Net and Net → Gross. In Gross → Net mode, you enter the amount your client or customer is paying and the calculator shows your net payout after PayPal fees. In Net → Gross mode, you enter how much you want to receive and the tool tells you how much you should charge so that your final payout matches your target.
How to use this PayPal fee calculator
- Select your currency symbol (₹, $, €, £ or any other).
- Choose the calculation mode – Gross → Net or Net → Gross.
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Enter the amount:
- Gross → Net: amount the buyer pays via PayPal.
- Net → Gross: amount you want to receive in your PayPal balance.
- Fill in the PayPal percentage fee and fixed fee used in your country.
- Optionally add your cost per order (product, shipping, ads, tools, etc.).
- Enter the number of transactions if you want to project bulk or monthly totals.
The calculator will instantly show your net payout, total PayPal fees, effective fee rate and profit after cost – per transaction and for all transactions combined.
Why understanding PayPal fees matters
PayPal is convenient and trusted worldwide, but its fees can quietly eat into your profit. If you don’t plan for the percentage fee and fixed fee on every transaction, you may end up undercharging clients or running at a loss on certain orders. A dedicated PayPal fee calculator makes it easy to:
- Price your services and products with full clarity on PayPal charges.
- Decide whether to absorb the fee or adjust your rates to cover it.
- Compare PayPal with alternative payment gateways or bank transfers.
- Set minimum order values that keep your profit margin healthy.
Disclaimer
This PayPal fee calculator is for estimation and educational purposes only. PayPal fees can change at any time and vary by country, currency, business type, transaction category and account status. Always check the latest fee structure and your actual charges inside your PayPal account before making pricing or tax decisions.