How PayPal fee calculation works
For a forward calculation, the fee is the gross payment multiplied by the percentage fee, plus the fixed fee. For a reverse calculation, the formula solves that same equation for the gross amount needed to reach your target net.
Frequently asked questions
- Are the domestic and international values official rates?
- No. They are editable examples to make the form easier to start. Confirm your own applicable rate.
- Why can I edit the rate?
- Fees can differ by account, currency, country, payment type, and commercial terms.
- What is reverse calculation?
- It estimates the gross amount to request when you need to receive a specified net amount after fees.
- Does this include currency conversion fees?
- No. Add any applicable conversion cost to the percentage or fixed fee yourself.
- Does changing display currency convert my payment?
- No. It only changes how numbers are formatted.
- Are my payment amounts stored?
- No. Calculations run in your browser and are not uploaded.
- Can the actual fee differ?
- Yes. Review your provider agreement and transaction details before sending or invoicing a payment.