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Stripe fee on $500

What Stripe takes on a $500 sale — and what you keep.

Stripe fee

$14.80

You keep

$485.20

Stripe fee (2.90%)
- $14.50
Fixed fee
- $0.30

Selling for $500 on Stripe costs about $14.80 in fees, so you keep $485.20 before your own product and shipping costs. Based on the standard US Stripe online card rate (2.9% + $0.30). International cards add ~1.5% and currency conversion adds ~1%.

$500 compared across platforms

What you would keep on a $500 sale, ranked best to worst.

PlatformFeeYou keep
Stripe(this page)- $14.80$485.20
PayPal- $17.94$482.06
Etsy- $47.95$452.05
Mercari- $50.00$450.00
eBay- $68.40$431.60
Amazon- $75.00$425.00

Other amounts on Stripe

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

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Stripe fee on $500?+

On a $500 sale, Stripe takes about $14.80, leaving you $485.20 before your own product and shipping costs.

What rate does Stripe charge?+

Based on the standard US Stripe online card rate (2.9% + $0.30). International cards add ~1.5% and currency conversion adds ~1%.

Can I use my own exact numbers?+

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