PayPal fee calculator
See what you actually keep on PayPal. Published fee: US domestic goods/services payments 2.99%, other fees vary by payment type and country. Verified Oct 2026.
Estimates use each platform’s published fee; payment-processing costs and taxes are not included.
Worked examples on PayPal
| Amount | Estimated fee | You keep (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $2.99 | $97.01 |
| $500.00 | $14.95 | $485.05 |
| $1,000.00 | $29.90 | $970.10 |
| $5,000.00 | $149.50 | $4,850.50 |
Based on: US domestic goods/services payments 2.99%, other fees vary by payment type and country. Ranges reflect tiered or category-dependent fees.
Compare with other payment receiving like Payoneer
All fees →| Platform | Published fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Payoneer | Withdrawals 1.2-4% ($1.50 USD to US), 0.5% conversion, $29.95/yr if under $6K | Calculator → |
| NayaPay | Free bank/wallet transfers | Calculator → |
| bKash | Free P2P within limits, agent cash-out 1.49-1.85% | Calculator → |
| CIH Bank | Free Code30 account and card | Calculator → |
| Mercado Pago | Free P2P, ~0.5-6% merchant receiving fees | Calculator → |
| M-Pesa | Free deposits, tiered P2P and agent withdrawal fees | Calculator → |
| PayPay | Free P2P, bank withdrawal 100 JPY | Calculator → |
| Paytm | Free UPI payments, legacy wallet restricted | Calculator → |
Frequently asked questions
How much does PayPal take in fees?
PayPal's published fee is: US domestic goods/services payments 2.99%, other fees vary by payment type and country. Fees can vary by category, seller level, or country — always check the platform's current pricing page.
How much do I keep from $1,000 on PayPal?
Based on the published fee, you would keep approximately $970.10 from a $1,000 sale or project on PayPal — before payment-processing costs and taxes.
How does PayPal pay out?
PayPal pays via: Bank transfer, Debit card. Payout timing: Standard bank transfer free, Instant Transfer 1.75% (max $25).
Is this calculator official?
No — it is an independent estimate by FreelanceSites.net based on PayPal's published fee at the time we last verified it. Actual fees can differ by region, category, promotions, and payment method.