PayPal Fee Calculator
Work out PayPal's fee on a payment, or gross-up to receive an exact amount.
PayPal's US fees
For 2025, PayPal's standard goods-and-services rate in the US is about 3.49% + $0.49 for many payment types; commercial/online card rates and international payments differ. Friends-and-family transfers are free but must not be used for business. Adjust the inputs to your exact rate.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ask the buyer to cover the fee?
Use gross-up mode: it tells you what to request so that after PayPal's cut you net the amount you wanted.