Stripe fee calculator
See what you actually keep on Stripe. Published fee: Around 2.9% plus 30 cents per card charge (US). Verified Oct 2026.
Estimates use each platform’s published fee; payment-processing costs and taxes are not included.
Worked examples on Stripe
| Amount | Estimated fee | You keep (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $3.20 | $96.80 |
| $500.00 | $14.80 | $485.20 |
| $1,000.00 | $29.30 | $970.70 |
| $5,000.00 | $145.30 | $4,854.70 |
Based on: Around 2.9% plus 30 cents per card charge (US). Ranges reflect tiered or category-dependent fees.
Compare with other card processing like Stripe
All fees →| Platform | Published fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Squeezy | 5% plus 50 cents per transaction | Calculator → |
| Paddle | 5% plus 50 cents per transaction | Calculator → |
| 2Checkout | 3.5% + $0.35 on the entry plan, up to 6% + $0.60 on higher plans | Calculator → |
| Tap Payments | ~2.75% standard cards | Calculator → |
| Razorpay | Around 2% per domestic transaction | Calculator → |
| Braintree | Around 2.59% plus 49 cents per transaction | Calculator → |
| Paymob | 2.75% + EGP 3 per online transaction | Calculator → |
| Paystack | From 1.5% per local transaction | Calculator → |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Stripe take in fees?
Stripe's published fee is: Around 2.9% plus 30 cents per card charge (US). 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 Stripe?
Based on the published fee, you would keep approximately $970.70 from a $1,000 sale or project on Stripe — before payment-processing costs and taxes.
How does Stripe pay out?
Stripe pays via: Bank transfer. Payout timing: 2 business days standard (US), Instant Payouts within 30 minutes.
Is this calculator official?
No — it is an independent estimate by FreelanceSites.net based on Stripe's published fee at the time we last verified it. Actual fees can differ by region, category, promotions, and payment method.