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Stripe Fee Calculator 2025 - Calculate Stripe Payment Processing Fees

Free Stripe fee calculator for all countries. Calculate Stripe fees for US (2.9%), UK (1.5%), EU (1.5%), Canada, and Australia. Compare rates by region.

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Amount you'll charge (USD)

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What you paid for the item/service

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Shipping, packaging, etc.

Total Stripe United States Fees

$3.20

3.20% of payment

You Receive

$96.80

After Stripe fees

Your Profit

$71.80

71.80% margin

ROI (Return on Investment)

359.00%

On $20.00 investment

Effective Fee Rate

3.20%

All fees combined

Fee Breakdown

Percentage Fee (2.90%)$2.90
Fixed Fee$0.30
Total Stripe Fees$3.20

Profit Calculation

Payment Amount$100.00
- Stripe Fees$3.20
= Net Revenue$96.80
- Item/Service Cost$20.00
- Other Costs$5.00
= Profit$71.80

Compare Stripe United States Card Types

Card TypeFee RateFees on $100.00You Receive
Domestic Cards2.9% + $0.30$3.20$96.80
International Cards4.4% + $0.30$4.70$95.30
In-Person (Terminal)2.7% + $0.05$2.75$97.25

๐Ÿ’ก Stripe United States Tips

โ€ข Domestic cards: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

โ€ข International cards: +1.5% additional fee

โ€ข In-person (Terminal): 2.7% + $0.05 domestic

โ€ข Currency conversion: +1% if required

โ€ข Manually entered cards: +0.5% additional

โ€ข No monthly fees or setup fees

โ€ข Volume discounts available for large businesses

Stripe Fees by Country 2025

Stripe fees vary significantly by country due to local card network regulations. Hereโ€™s a complete comparison:

Stripe Fee Comparison by Region

CountryDomestic CardsInternationalIn-PersonFixed Fee
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA2.9%4.4%2.7%$0.30
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK1.5%3.25%1.4%ยฃ0.20
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU1.5%3.25%1.4%โ‚ฌ0.25
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada2.9%3.7%2.7%C$0.30
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia1.7%3.5%1.7%A$0.30

๐Ÿ’ฐ UK & EU Have the Lowest Stripe Fees!

Thanks to EU payment regulations, UK and EU merchants pay just 1.5% for domestic cards - nearly half the US rate of 2.9%!

On a $100 equivalent sale:

  • US: ~$3.20 in fees
  • UK/EU: ~$1.75 in fees
  • Savings: ~$1.45 per transaction!

Country-Specific Calculators

Select your country for detailed fee calculations:

Stripe vs PayPal Comparison

RegionStripePayPalWinner
US2.9% + $0.303.49% + $0.49โœ… Stripe
UK1.5% + ยฃ0.202.9% + ยฃ0.30โœ… Stripe
EU1.5% + โ‚ฌ0.252.99% + โ‚ฌ0.39โœ… Stripe
Canada2.9% + C$0.302.9% + C$0.30Tie
Australia1.7% + A$0.302.9% + A$0.30โœ… Stripe

Stripe is typically cheaper or equal to PayPal in all regions!

Stripe Pricing Features

No Hidden Fees

  • โœ… No monthly fees
  • โœ… No setup fees
  • โœ… No cancellation fees
  • โœ… No minimum transactions

Volume Discounts

  • Available for $80,000+/month (US)
  • Custom pricing for enterprise
  • IC+ pricing available

Additional Fees

  • Manually entered cards: +0.5%
  • Currency conversion: +1-2%
  • Disputes: $15-$25 per case
  • Instant payouts: 1% (varies by country)

๐Ÿ’ก When to Choose Stripe

Best for:

  • E-commerce websites
  • SaaS and subscription businesses
  • Marketplaces (Stripe Connect)
  • Developer-focused businesses
  • International selling

Consider alternatives when:

  • Buyers expect PayPal checkout
  • Need PayPalโ€™s buyer protection brand
  • Very small transactions (fixed fees hurt)

Understanding Stripe Fees

Why UK/EU Fees Are Lower

EU regulations (PSD2, IFR) cap interchange fees:

  • Consumer debit: 0.2% cap
  • Consumer credit: 0.3% cap

Stripe passes these savings to merchants, resulting in 1.5% rates vs 2.9% in unregulated markets.

International Card Fees

When a customer uses a card issued in another country:

  • US: +1.5% international fee
  • UK: +1% for EEA, +1.75% for non-EEA
  • EU: Same as UK
  • Canada: +0.8% international fee
  • Australia: International cards charged 3.5% total

Currency Conversion

If you accept payment in a foreign currency:

  • US: +1% conversion fee
  • UK/EU: +2% conversion fee
  • Canada/Australia: +2% conversion fee

Stripe for Different Business Types

Business TypeBest Stripe ProductKey Features
E-commerceStripe CheckoutHosted payment page
SaaSStripe BillingRecurring, usage-based
MarketplacesStripe ConnectSplit payments
RetailStripe TerminalCard readers
InvoicingStripe InvoicingSend invoices

Get Started with Stripe

  1. Create a free Stripe account
  2. No approval process for standard accounts
  3. Start accepting payments immediately
  4. Payouts typically 2-3 business days

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stripe charge per transaction?
Stripe fees vary by country: US charges 2.9% + $0.30, UK charges 1.5% + ยฃ0.20, EU charges 1.5% + โ‚ฌ0.25, Canada charges 2.9% + C$0.30, and Australia charges 1.7% + A$0.30.
Which country has the lowest Stripe fees?
UK and EU have the lowest Stripe fees at just 1.5% for domestic cards, thanks to interchange fee regulations. Australia is next at 1.7%.
Is Stripe cheaper than PayPal?
Generally yes. Stripe US (2.9% + $0.30) is cheaper than PayPal US (3.49% + $0.49). In UK/EU, Stripe (1.5%) is much cheaper than PayPal (2.9%).
Does Stripe charge monthly fees?
No, Stripe has no monthly fees, setup fees, or cancellation fees. You only pay per transaction processed.
What are Stripe Terminal fees?
Stripe Terminal (in-person) rates are lower than online: US 2.7% + $0.05, UK 1.4% + ยฃ0.10, EU 1.4% + โ‚ฌ0.10.

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