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PayPal fee on $10

What PayPal takes on a $10 sale — and what you keep.

PayPal fee

$0.84

You keep

$9.16

PayPal fee (3.49%)
- $0.35
Fixed fee
- $0.49

Selling for $10 on PayPal costs about $0.84 in fees, so you keep $9.16 before your own product and shipping costs. Based on the US PayPal goods & services online checkout rate (3.49% + $0.49). Card-funded (2.99%) and international (4.49%) payments differ.

$10 compared across platforms

What you would keep on a $10 sale, ranked best to worst.

PlatformFeeYou keep
Stripe- $0.59$9.41
PayPal(this page)- $0.84$9.16
Mercari- $1.00$9.00
Etsy- $1.40$8.60
Amazon- $1.50$8.50
eBay- $1.76$8.24

Other amounts on PayPal

Need an exact figure with your costs? Use the full PayPal fee calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the PayPal fee on $10?+

On a $10 sale, PayPal takes about $0.84, leaving you $9.16 before your own product and shipping costs.

What rate does PayPal charge?+

Based on the US PayPal goods & services online checkout rate (3.49% + $0.49). Card-funded (2.99%) and international (4.49%) payments differ.

Can I use my own exact numbers?+

Yes — open the full PayPal calculator to add your shipping and costs for an exact net profit.