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PayPal fee on $100

What PayPal takes on a $100 sale — and what you keep.

PayPal fee

$3.98

You keep

$96.02

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

Selling for $100 on PayPal costs about $3.98 in fees, so you keep $96.02 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.

$100 compared across platforms

What you would keep on a $100 sale, ranked best to worst.

PlatformFeeYou keep
Stripe- $3.20$96.80
PayPal(this page)- $3.98$96.02
Etsy- $9.95$90.05
Mercari- $10.00$90.00
eBay- $14.00$86.00
Amazon- $15.00$85.00

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 $100?+

On a $100 sale, PayPal takes about $3.98, leaving you $96.02 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.