Stripe Fee Calculator

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Stripe Fee Calculator 2026:
Know Exactly What You Keep

Calculate your real profit after Stripe transaction fees, international card charges, and currency conversion costs — for US, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and more.

  • Transaction fee (percentage + fixed fee)
  • International card surcharge (+1.5%)
  • Currency conversion fee (+1%)
  • No monthly fees or setup fees on standard plan
Stripe Fee Calculator
Total Sale
$0.00
Stripe Fees
-$0.00
You Receive
$0.00
Fee %
0.00%
Fixed Fee
$0.30
Net Profit
—
Base processing fee: $0.00  |  Fixed fee: $0.30
Total Stripe fees: $0.00
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Why Calculating Stripe Fees Before Pricing Matters

Even a 2.9% deduction sounds small — until you do the maths at scale. If you process $10,000/month through Stripe at 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (500 transactions), your fees exceed $440 per month. That's $5,280+ per year leaving your business silently.

For ecommerce sellers, SaaS founders, and service providers, understanding your real Stripe payout before you price helps you:

  • Set prices that protect your profit margin after processing costs
  • Decide whether to absorb or pass on fees to buyers
  • Compare Stripe vs PayPal vs Square for your transaction volume
  • Plan international pricing accurately when selling across borders
  • Understand the true cost of subscriptions using Stripe Billing (+0.7%)

How This Stripe Fee Calculator Works

Our calculator uses Stripe's publicly available 2026 fee structure to estimate your real net payout. Here's how to use it:

  1. Select your transaction type — Standard Card, International Card, ACH Debit, or Subscriptions
  2. Enter your sale amount — the amount your buyer is paying
  3. Select your country — fees differ significantly by country due to local regulations
  4. Toggle surcharges — tick international card (+1.5%) or currency conversion (+1%) if applicable
  5. Add your cost price (optional) — to see your net profit after both Stripe fees and product cost
  6. See your full breakdown instantly — total fees, what you receive, fee %, and net profit

Stripe Fees by Country (2026)

Country Domestic Card Intl Card Intl Surcharge FX Fee Chargeback
🇺🇸 United States2.9% + $0.304.4% + $0.30+1.5%+1%$15
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1.5% + £0.202.5% + £0.20+1.5%+1%£15
🇦🇺 Australia1.75% + A$0.303.25% + A$0.30+1.5%+1%A$15
🇨🇦 Canada2.9% + C$0.304.4% + C$0.30+1.5%+1%C$15
🇩🇪 Germany / EEA1.5% + €0.252.5% + €0.25+1.5%+1%€15
🇫🇷 France / EEA1.5% + €0.252.5% + €0.25+1.5%+1%€15

Rates verified from Stripe official pricing, updated March 2026. EEA rates are lower due to PSD2 regulated interchange caps. Always verify at stripe.com/pricing.

Stripe Fee Calculators by Country

Stripe fees vary significantly by country. Select your location for exact local rates, worked examples, and a free calculator in your currency.

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For the full global comparison, see our Stripe Fees by Country 2026 guide →

Stripe vs PayPal vs Square — Which Is Cheaper?

ProcessorStandard Rate (US)UK RateBest For
⚡ Stripe2.9% + $0.301.5% + £0.20SaaS, developers, subscriptions
💳 PayPal3.49% + $0.492.99% + £0.30Marketplaces, buyer trust, international
◼ Square2.6% + $0.10 (in-person)1.75% (in-person)Retail, in-person, small business
💎 Stax0% + interchange (subscription)N/AHigh-volume merchants ($10k+/mo)

For a detailed comparison, read: Stripe vs PayPal Fees — Which Is Cheaper?

Frequently Asked Questions — Stripe Fees 2026

How much does Stripe charge per transaction in 2026?
In the US, Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per successful online card transaction. In the UK it's 1.5% + £0.20 for domestic cards. In Australia it's 1.75% + A$0.30. In Canada it's 2.9% + C$0.30. In Germany and the EEA it's 1.5% + €0.25. There are no monthly fees or setup fees on the standard plan.
Does Stripe charge extra for international cards?
Yes. When a customer's card is issued in a different country from your Stripe account, Stripe adds a 1.5% international card surcharge on top of your standard rate. A US business accepting a European card pays 2.9% + 1.5% + $0.30 = 4.4% + $0.30 per transaction.
What is the Stripe currency conversion fee?
Stripe adds 1% when currency conversion is required — when the transaction currency differs from your payout/settlement currency. This stacks on top of the international card fee. A US business accepting euros from a European card could pay 2.9% + 1.5% + 1% + $0.30 = 5.4% + $0.30.
Does Stripe refund processing fees on refunds?
No. Stripe does not charge an additional fee for issuing a refund, but the original processing fees are not returned. You absorb the processing cost on any refunded transaction.
What is the Stripe chargeback fee?
Stripe charges $15 (or local currency equivalent) per dispute. If you win the dispute, this fee is refunded. If you lose, it is not. Stripe Radar fraud prevention is included free on the standard plan.
Is Stripe cheaper than PayPal for UK sellers?
Yes, significantly. Stripe UK charges 1.5% + £0.20 vs PayPal's 2.99% + £0.30. On a £100 sale, Stripe costs £1.70 vs PayPal's £3.29 — a saving of £1.59 per transaction. For high-volume UK sellers this adds up to thousands of pounds per year.
Does Stripe charge extra for subscriptions?
Using Stripe Billing for subscription management adds 0.7% per transaction on the pay-as-you-go plan. The standard card processing fee still applies on top. On a $30/month subscription, total Stripe fees would be approximately 3.6% + $0.30 combined.
How accurate is this Stripe fee calculator?
This calculator uses Stripe's publicly available 2026 fee structures for each country. Results are estimates based on standard pricing. Actual fees may vary if you have negotiated custom pricing or volume discounts. Always verify at stripe.com/pricing before making business decisions.

Fee calculations are estimates based on publicly available Stripe rates as of March 2026. Always verify current fees at stripe.com/pricing before making business decisions. See our full disclaimer.

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