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Braintree Fee Calculator
See Braintree's processing fee and your net per transaction.
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Braintree (a PayPal company) charges 2.59% + $0.49 per transaction for US cards and digital wallets. No monthly or setup fees. Last updated 2026-05.
How Braintree fees work
Braintree, PayPal's developer-focused payment gateway, charges 2.59% + $0.49 per successful transaction in the US.
This calculator shows the fee and your net amount per payment.
Example: what you keep on Braintree
Here is what Braintree’s fees look like at a few common sale prices, before your own product and shipping costs:
| Sale price | Braintree fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | - $1.14 | $23.86 |
| $100.00 | - $3.08 | $96.92 |
| $500.00 | - $13.44 | $486.56 |
Enter your own numbers in the calculator above for an exact figure, including your item and shipping costs.
Braintree fees, broken down
- Braintree fee — 2.59% of each sale (item plus the shipping you charge).
- Fixed fee — a flat $0.49 per order.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Braintree charge?+
2.59% + $0.49 per transaction in the US for standard cards.
Is Braintree the same as PayPal?+
Braintree is owned by PayPal and powers card payments in many apps, but it has its own pricing and is aimed at developers.