Shopify does not take one flat percentage from every sale. What Shopify takes depends on your country, your plan, and whether you use Shopify Payments or a third-party gateway. In most cases, merchants pay a card processing fee on every order, and if they don’t use Shopify Payments, Shopify may add an extra transaction fee.
The cheapest way to sell on Shopify is usually to use Shopify Payments where it’s available, because Shopify waives standard third-party transaction fees on those orders. Rates vary by country, so below you’ll find a country-by-country breakdown.
Key Takeaways
Here are the main points to know before you move on.
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Shopify does not take one flat percentage from every sale, so your total fee depends on your plan, payment method, and store location.
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Using Shopify Payments is usually the cheapest option for most merchants, because it removes the extra third-party transaction fee on standard plans.
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Third-party gateways can make Shopify more expensive, since Shopify may add an extra fee of 2%, 1%, or 0.6% depending on your plan.
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The same sale can cost different amounts in different countries, which is why this guide compares Shopify fees in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
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Quick Answer – How Much Percentage Does Shopify Take per Sale?
Shopify does not take one flat percentage from every sale. In the U.S., the amount Shopify takes depends on your plan and whether you use Shopify Payments or a third-party payment gateway. If you use Shopify Payments, you typically pay the card processing fee; if you use another gateway, Shopify can also add an extra transaction fee.
Total Shopify fee per sale = payment processing fee + fixed fee + any extra third-party transaction fee
For example, on Shopify’s Basic plan in the U.S., online card rates start at 2.9% + 30¢. On a $100 sale using Shopify Payments, the processing fee would be about $3.20, leaving you with $96.80 before your other business costs.
If you use a third-party payment provider instead, Shopify says the Basic plan can also add an extra 2% transaction fee on top.
If you use Shopify Payments, you usually pay only the payment processing fee.
If you use a third-party gateway, Shopify adds 2% / 1% / 0.6% depending on your plan.
Rates vary by country and store location, so international merchants can pay different amounts per sale.
Want the exact fee for your store? Use our Shopify Fee Calculator to see how much Shopify takes per sale based on your plan, payment method, and order value.
How Shopify Fees Work Per Sale
Shopify’s per-sale fees are straightforward once you break them into two parts: payment processing fees and, if you do not use Shopify Payments, extra transaction fees. For most U.S. merchants, the main cost on each order is the payment processing fee. Shopify’s standard plan pricing shows online card rates of 2.9% + $0.30 on Basic, 2.7% + $0.30 on Grow, and 2.5% + $0.30 on Advanced, with separate in-person rates and additional third-party transaction fees if Shopify Payments is not used.
| Shopify plan | Online processing fee | In-person processing fee | Extra transaction fee if you do not use Shopify Payments |
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| Basic | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.6% + $0.10 | 2% |
| Grow | 2.7% + $0.30 | 2.5% + $0.10 | 1% |
| Advanced | 2.5% + $0.30 | 2.4% + $0.10 | 0.6% |
Payment Processing Fees
Payment processing fees are the base fees charged on card transactions. These apply when a customer pays by credit card, debit card, or another supported card-based checkout method.
If you use Shopify Payments, this is usually the main fee Shopify takes from each sale. Higher plans come with lower card rates, which is why growing stores often pay a smaller percentage per order over time.
Extra Transaction Fees If You Do Not Use Shopify Payments
If you use a third-party payment provider instead of Shopify Payments, Shopify can charge an additional transaction fee on top of that provider’s own processing fee. On Shopify’s standard plans, that extra fee is 2% on Basic, 1% on Grow, and 0.6% on Advanced.
Shopify Help also notes that these third-party transaction fees apply on third-party and alternate gateways, while PayPal and manual payment methods are excluded when Shopify Payments is activated. Shopify Plus works differently, so it is better handled separately later in the article.
What Are the Shopify Fees by Country
Shopify does not charge the exact same fee in every market. The fee structure stays broadly the same, you pay a monthly plan cost, a card processing fee on each sale, and, if you do not use Shopify Payments, an extra third-party transaction fee, but the actual plan prices and card rates change by country.
Shopify’s official pricing pages show localized pricing for each market, which is why a U.S. merchant, a UK merchant, a Canadian merchant, and an Australian merchant can all pay different amounts per sale.
Shopify Fees in the United States
In the United States, Shopify’s standard plans start at $29/month for Basic, $79/month for Grow, and $299/month for Advanced, with online card rates of 2.9% + 30¢, 2.7% + 30¢, and 2.5% + 30¢. Shopify also lists in-person rates of 2.6% + 10¢, 2.5% + 10¢, and 2.4% + 10¢, and third-party gateway fees of 2%, 1%, and 0.6%.
Shopify Plus starts at $2,300/month on a 3-year term for standard setups and integrations.
| Plan | Monthly price | Online card rate | In-person rate | Third-party gateway fee |
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| Basic | $29 | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.6% + $0.10 | 2% |
| Grow | $79 | 2.7% + $0.30 | 2.5% + $0.10 | 1% |
| Advanced | $299 | 2.5% + $0.30 | 2.4% + $0.10 | 0.6% |
| Plus | From $2,300 | Best rates for high-volume merchants | Best rates | Different structure |
On a $100 online sale on Basic using Shopify Payments, the processing fee is about $3.20, so you keep $96.80 before product costs, ads, shipping, refunds, and taxes. If you use a third-party gateway instead, Shopify can add another 2%, pushing the total platform-side cost higher.
The cheapest way to sell on Shopify in the U.S. is usually to use Shopify Payments, raise your average order value, and only upgrade plans when the lower fee rate saves more than the higher monthly subscription cost.
Shopify Fees in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, Shopify starts at £19/month for Basic, £49/month for Grow, and £259/month for Advanced, with online card rates from 2% + 25p, 1.7% + 25p, and 1.5% + 25p.
Shopify also says third-party gateway fees are 2% on Basic, 1% on Grow, and 0.6% on Advanced. Shopify Plus starts at £1,800/month on a 3-year term.
| Plan | Monthly price | Online card rate | Third-party gateway fee |
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| Basic | £19 | 2% + 25p | 2% |
| Grow | £49 | 1.7% + 25p | 1% |
| Advanced | £259 | 1.5% + 25p | 0.6% |
| Plus | From £1,800 | Best rates for high-volume merchants | Different structure |
This reflects Shopify’s UK pricing page, which clearly lists plan prices, online card rates, and third-party gateway fees. The page also confirms in-person selling support via Shopify POS, but it does not expose the in-person card-rate figures in the same pricing summary, so it is better to verify those in Shopify admin before publishing.
On a £100 online sale on Basic using Shopify Payments, the fee is about £2.25, leaving £97.75 before your other business costs. If you use a third-party payment provider instead, Shopify can add another 2% on top.
For UK merchants, the cheapest setup is usually the same. Use Shopify Payments, avoid third-party gateway fees where possible, and do not move up to Grow or Advanced until the lower card rate offsets the higher monthly plan cost.
Shopify Fees in Canada
In Canada, Shopify starts at $37 CAD/month for Basic, $99 CAD/month for Grow, and $389 CAD/month for Advanced.
Shopify’s Canada pricing page lists online card rates of 2.8% + 30¢ CAD, 2.6% + 30¢ CAD, and 2.4% + 30¢ CAD, in-person rates of 2.6% + 0¢ CAD, 2.5% + 0¢ CAD, and 2.4% + 0¢ CAD, and third-party gateway fees of 2%, 1%, and 0.6%. Shopify Plus starts at $3,400 CAD/month on a 3-year term.
| Plan | Monthly price | Online card rate | In-person rate | Third-party gateway fee |
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| Basic | $37 CAD | 2.8% + 30¢ CAD | 2.6% + 0¢ CAD | 2% |
| Grow | $99 CAD | 2.6% + 30¢ CAD | 2.5% + 0¢ CAD | 1% |
| Advanced | $389 CAD | 2.4% + 30¢ CAD | 2.4% + 0¢ CAD | 0.6% |
| Plus | From $3,400 CAD | Best rates for high-volume merchants | Best rates | Different structure |
On a C$100 online sale on Basic using Shopify Payments, the fee is about C$3.10, leaving C$96.90 before your other store costs.
For Canadian merchants, the cheapest path is usually to stay on Basic early, use Shopify Payments, and increase order values so the fixed 30¢ fee takes a smaller percentage of every sale.
Shopify Fees in Australia
In Australia, Shopify starts at $42 AUD/month for Basic, $114 AUD/month for Grow, and $431 AUD/month for Advanced.
Shopify’s Australia pricing page lists online card rates of 1.75% + 30¢ AUD, 1.6% + 30¢ AUD, and 1.4% + 30¢ AUD, in-person rates of 1.95% + 0¢ AUD, 1.85% + 0¢ AUD, and 1.75% + 0¢ AUD, and third-party gateway fees of 2%, 1%, and 0.6%. Shopify Plus starts at $3,700 AUD/month on a 3-year term.
| Plan | Monthly price | Online card rate | In-person rate | Third-party gateway fee |
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| Basic | $42 AUD | 1.75% + 30¢ AUD | 1.95% + 0¢ AUD | 2% |
| Grow | $114 AUD | 1.6% + 30¢ AUD | 1.85% + 0¢ AUD | 1% |
| Advanced | $431 AUD | 1.4% + 30¢ AUD | 1.75% + 0¢ AUD | 0.6% |
| Plus | From $3,700 AUD | Best rates for high-volume merchants | Best rates | Different structure |
On an A$100 online sale on Basic using Shopify Payments, the fee is about A$2.05, leaving A$97.95 before your other business costs. That makes Australia one of the lowest-rate markets in this comparison.
Shopify Payments vs PayPal vs Other Gateways
Yes, Shopify can charge fees on each sale.
In practice, that cut is usually your card processing fee, and it can include an extra Shopify transaction fee if you use a third party gateway instead of Shopify Payments. On standard plans, Shopify’s own pricing pages list those extra third party fees at 2% on Basic, 1% on Grow, and 0.6% on Advanced.
Shopify also makes an important distinction with PayPal. Shopify Help says third party transaction fees apply on third party and alternate gateways even when Shopify Payments is active, but PayPal and manual payments are excluded from those third party transaction fees if Shopify Payments is activated. If Shopify Payments is not activated, Shopify says third party transaction fees apply to orders that are not brokered financially by Shopify.
The comparison below reflects Shopify’s official pricing pages and Help documentation.
| Payment option | What Shopify charges | What else you pay | Best fit |
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| Shopify Payments | Card processing fee based on your plan and market | No standard third party transaction fee | Best for most stores |
| PayPal with Shopify Payments active | No Shopify third party transaction fee on PayPal orders | PayPal’s own processing fees | Stores that want PayPal without the extra Shopify transaction fee |
| Other third party gateways | Shopify third party transaction fee of 2%, 1%, or 0.6% on standard plans | The gateway’s own processing fees | Stores that need a specific gateway or operate where Shopify Payments is unavailable |
| Manual payments | No third party transaction fee when Shopify Payments is active | Manual handling and slower payment collection | Bank transfer, cash on delivery, or custom offline workflows |
The simplest takeaway is this. If Shopify Payments is available in your market, it is usually the cheapest setup because it avoids the standard third party transaction fee. PayPal can still be useful, but the cleanest fee structure is usually Shopify Payments first, with PayPal as an added option rather than your primary workaround.
How Much Shopify Takes on a £100, $100, €100, and A$100 Sale
These quick examples use the Basic plan and Shopify Payments so readers can compare the main countries in this guide on the same basis. Shopify’s official pricing pages show different local card rates in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, which is why the fee on the same size sale is not identical across markets.
| Country | Example sale | Basic online rate | Approximate fee | Approximate amount left before other costs |
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| United States | $100 | 2.9% + $0.30 | $3.20 | $96.80 |
| United Kingdom | £100 | 2% + 25p | £2.25 | £97.75 |
| Canada | C$100 | 2.8% + 30¢ CAD | C$3.10 | C$96.90 |
| Australia | A$100 | 1.75% + 30¢ AUD | A$2.05 | A$97.95 |
In the United States, a $100 order on Basic comes to about $3.20 in Shopify Payments fees. In the United Kingdom, a £100 order on Basic comes to about £2.25. In Canada, a C$100 order on Basic comes to about C$3.10. In Australia, an A$100 order on Basic comes to about A$2.05.
This is why country-by-country content matters for this topic. Shopify’s fee structure is similar across markets, but the real amount Shopify takes from the same size order can still change quite a lot once local pricing applies.
Does Shopify Plus Take a Percentage of Sales?
Yes, Shopify Plus can still take a percentage of sales, but the way Shopify describes Plus is different from the standard plans. Shopify says card rates on Plus vary by country, so there is no single global Plus percentage you can publish with confidence.
If Shopify Payments is your primary payment gateway on Plus, Shopify says you pay Shopify’s online and in person card fees and that third party transaction fees are waived globally. If a third party processor is your primary gateway instead, Shopify says you pay your processor fees plus 0.20% per transaction to Shopify for security and compliance costs.
The simplest answer is yes. Shopify Plus does charge card-based fees on sales, but the exact rate depends on country and commercial terms. The key advantage is that Plus changes how third party transaction fees work, which is one reason high volume brands often evaluate it differently from Basic, Grow, or Advanced.
How to Reduce Shopify Fees Legally
You cannot avoid Shopify fees altogether, but you can reduce how much Shopify takes from each order by tightening the parts of your setup that create unnecessary cost.
For most stores, the biggest savings come from using the right payment method, improving order value, and matching your plan to your actual sales volume.
Shopify’s own pricing and Help pages make it clear that payment processing fees, third-party transaction fees, and currency conversion costs are the main areas to watch.
Use Shopify Payments Where Available
This is usually the biggest and easiest win. Shopify says you are not charged third-party transaction fees for orders processed through Shopify Payments, and its standard pricing shows third-party payment provider fees of 2% on Basic, 1% on Grow, and 0.6% on Advanced when you use another gateway instead. That means switching to Shopify Payments can remove a meaningful layer of cost on every order.
Increase Average Order Value
Higher order values make Shopify’s fixed transaction fee less painful as a percentage of the sale. On many plans, online fees include both a percentage and a fixed charge, so a $30 order feels that fixed fee more than a $150 order.
In simple terms, the more revenue you can generate per checkout, the lower your effective fee rate tends to feel. Shopify’s standard online pricing model reflects this structure across plans.
Choose the Right Plan for Your Sales Volume
Do not assume the cheapest monthly plan is always the cheapest overall. Higher Shopify plans come with lower card rates, so they can reduce your per-order fee.
The tradeoff is the higher subscription price. Shopify’s pricing page shows this clearly, with lower processing rates as you move from Basic to Grow to Advanced. The right plan is the one where the lower transaction cost saves more than the extra monthly fee.
Avoid Unnecessary Third Party Gateways
If you use a third-party gateway without a strong reason, you can make your fee structure more expensive than it needs to be. Shopify Help says third-party transaction fees apply on third-party and alternate gateways even when Shopify Payments is active.
It also says that PayPal and manual payments are excluded from those third-party transaction fees when Shopify Payments is activated. So the smart move is to keep your payment stack simple and only add extra gateways when they solve a real business problem.
Watch International and Currency Conversion Costs
Cross-border selling can quietly add extra costs even when your base card rate looks reasonable. Shopify Help says that when you sell in local currencies, you are charged the regular Shopify Payments processing fee plus a currency conversion fee.
Shopify also explains that these conversion costs are built into local pricing and can affect your final margin if you do not account for them. If you sell internationally, fee control is not just about card rates. It is also about monitoring FX costs and pricing your products with those costs in mind.
Keep Your Fee Strategy Simple
The lowest-cost setup for most merchants is straightforward. Use Shopify Payments if you can, keep extra gateways to a minimum, improve average order value, and only move to a higher plan when the math works in your favor. That is the cleanest way to reduce Shopify fees legally without making your store harder to run.
