Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Sarah Chen

How PayPal Fees Work

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PayPal charges a percentage fee plus a fixed per-transaction fee on each payment received.

Use this calculator to determine the fee, your net amount, or how much to request to receive an exact amount.

Common use cases:

  • Freelancer invoicing
  • Online selling
  • Payment processing cost planning

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Sarah Chen

Financial Analyst, CFA

Sarah is a Chartered Financial Analyst with over 8 years of experience in investment management and financial modeling. She specializes in retirement planning and compound interest calculations.

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