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Shopify Fees Calculator

Model store payment fees before you choose a plan, processor, or pricing strategy.

Use this calculator to estimate Shopify-style payment costs for average order value, monthly order count, percentage fee, and fixed fee.

Interactive estimatorLive fee model
Estimated primary fee
$0

A store with 500 orders at $65 AOV and 2.9% + $0.30 pays roughly $1,131.50 in payment fees plus the monthly platform fee.

Per item
$0
Monthly total
$0
Effective rate
0%
Assumptions
  • Use your actual plan and payment quote for final numbers.
  • This page models payment and platform fees, not app subscriptions or shipping costs.

Formula:((average order value x payment percentage fee) + fixed fee) x monthly orders + monthly platform fee.

Last reviewed:2026-05-17

Sources: Shopify pricing, Shopify Payments credit card rates

When to use this

Estimate ecommerce platform transaction fees.

What you get

A store with 500 orders at $65 AOV and 2.9% + $0.30 pays roughly $1,131.50 in payment fees plus the monthly platform fee.

Useful next step

Use the estimate to compare options, pressure-test pricing, or decide which fee model deserves a closer look.

Problems this helps with

  • Payment fees eating margin
  • Average order value sensitivity
  • Plan and processor comparison

Example estimate

A store with 500 orders at $65 AOV and 2.9% + $0.30 pays roughly $1,131.50 in payment fees plus the monthly platform fee.

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Continue with a related tool or comparison that helps turn the estimate into a clearer decision.

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FAQ

Does this include Shopify apps?

No. Add app fees separately when you calculate total operating cost.

Should I use average order value?

Yes. AOV is a practical way to model monthly fees without uploading every order.

Can lower fees change pricing?

Yes. Fee estimates help decide whether to adjust shipping thresholds, bundles, or minimum order values.