What is Transaction fee?

Definition: The transaction fee is the share per sale that a payment provider or store platform keeps.

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Example

On Shopify a surcharge applies when you do not use Shopify Payments.

How to use it

With the “Shopify Fees Calculator” calculator you enter your own numbers and see the result instantly. It runs in your browser, without sign-up. In the guide “What does Shopify cost?” you find the background and common mistakes.

Related terms

  • Shopify Payments: Shopify Payments is Shopify’s payment service on which no additional Shopify transaction fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

What is Transaction fee?

The transaction fee is the share per sale that a payment provider or store platform keeps.

What is an example of Transaction fee?

On Shopify a surcharge applies when you do not use Shopify Payments.

Work it out with your numbers

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