Seller fees · Payments
PayPal seller fees
PayPal charges U.S. businesses 3.49% + $0.49 for PayPal Checkout and Venmo payments, 2.99% + $0.49 for standard card payments, and 4.99% + $0.49 for Pay Later. International payments add 1.5%.
Commercial transactions, United States
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal Checkout and Guest Checkout | 3.49% + $0.49 | |
| Pay with Venmo | 3.49% + $0.49 | |
| Standard credit and debit card payments | 2.99% + $0.49 | |
| PayPal Pay Later | 4.99% + $0.49 | |
| Send or receive money for goods and services | 2.99% | |
| QR code payments | 2.29% plus a fixed fee | |
| Invoice paid by bank (ACH) | 1% | Capped at $10 |
| International transactions | Add 1.5% |
Source
Taken from PayPal: Merchant fees and checked on October 29, 2026. Fees apply to U.S. sellers and can change. The platform’s own page is authoritative.
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