How Much Does Shopify Take From Sales? Shopify Fees Explained

Shopify charges fees on every sale, which include a monthly subscription and transaction fees. The exact amount Shopify takes from your sales depends on your store's subscription plan and the payment gateway you use. If you use Shopify Payments (Shopify's built-in payment processor), you'll pay only the payment processing fee. If you use a third-party payment gateway like PayPal or Stripe, Shopify also charges an additional transaction fee.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Choose Your Shopify Plan

   • Shopify offers several plans: Basic, Shopify, and Advanced. Each plan has a different monthly cost and fee structure.
     • Basic Shopify: $39/month
     • Shopify: $105/month
     • Advanced Shopify: $399/month

2. Understand Payment Processing Fees

   • If you use Shopify Payments, you'll pay a payment processing fee per transaction:
     • Basic Shopify: 2.9% + 30¢ per online sale
     • Shopify: 2.6% + 30¢ per online sale
     • Advanced Shopify: 2.4% + 30¢ per online sale
   • For in-person sales (Shopify POS), fees are usually lower.

3. Consider Additional Transaction Fees

   • If you use a third-party payment gateway, Shopify charges an extra fee:
     • Basic Shopify: 2.0% per sale
     • Shopify: 1.0% per sale
     • Advanced Shopify: 0.5% per sale
   • This fee is on top of whatever your payment processor charges.

4. Calculate Your Total Fees Per Sale

   • If you use Shopify Payments: Only pay the payment processing fee.
   • If you use another gateway: Pay both Shopify's transaction fee and your gateway's processing fee.

Example Calculation

• On Basic Shopify, with Shopify Payments, a $100 sale would incur $2.90 + $0.30 = $3.20 in fees.
• On Basic Shopify, with PayPal, you’d pay $3.20 (PayPal fee) + $2.00 (Shopify 2% fee) = $5.20 total.

Before You Start

• Make sure you understand your chosen plan’s monthly cost and fee structure.
• Using Shopify Payments will save you money on transaction fees compared to third-party gateways.
• Always review the latest Shopify pricing page, as fees can change.
• Consider additional costs, like app subscriptions or shipping fees, which are not included in these rates.

Alternatives to This Action

• If you want to reduce fees, consider upgrading to a higher Shopify plan as your sales grow, since higher plans have lower transaction fees.
• Some sellers use external platforms or marketplaces, but compare total costs and features before switching.

FAQs

Q: Does Shopify charge fees on every sale?

Yes, Shopify charges payment processing fees on every sale, and may charge additional transaction fees if you use a third-party payment gateway. These fees vary by plan.

Q: How can I reduce Shopify fees?

To reduce fees, use Shopify Payments instead of third-party gateways and consider upgrading your Shopify plan as your sales volume grows, since higher plans have lower fees.

Q: Are there any hidden fees on Shopify?

Shopify’s main fees are transparent, but be aware of extra costs like app subscriptions, premium themes, and shipping label fees, which are not included in the standard pricing.

Q: Is Shopify fee-free if I use Shopify Payments?

Using Shopify Payments eliminates Shopify’s extra transaction fee, but you will still pay the standard payment processing fee based on your plan.