{"id":7159,"date":"2025-07-15T15:20:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T22:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/?p=7159"},"modified":"2025-11-10T15:12:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T22:12:14","slug":"how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Shopify Take Per Sale?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Running a profitable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/hire_dedicated_shopify_developers\">Shopify store<\/a> in 2025 starts with knowing every fee behind checkout. Shopify\u2019s slick tools are great, but its cut of each sale is a layered mix: card-processing percentages, extra surcharges for PayPal or Stripe, POS rates, plus the quiet creep of paid apps. Add domain renewals, shipping-label costs, fulfillment storage, tax apps, currency-exchange mark-ups, and chargeback penalties, and margins can vanish fast. Below, you\u2019ll see exactly what Shopify Payments, PayPal, and Stripe take, how to plan upgrades, trade higher subs for leaner fees, and quick wins like annual billing or negotiating Plus rates so you can price smart and protect profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how much does Shopify really take per sale? Read on for the definitive, dollar-and-cent breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Does_Shopify_Take_a_Percentage_of_Sales\" >Does Shopify Take a Percentage of Sales?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Does_Shopify_Take_a_Cut_of_Sales\" >Does Shopify Take a Cut of Sales?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Numinixs_Shopify_Package\" >Numinix&#8217;s Shopify Package<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shopify_Plans_and_Pricing\" >Shopify Plans and Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shopifys_Monthly_Pricing_Plans\" >Shopify\u2019s Monthly Pricing Plans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shopify_Starter_Plan\" >Shopify Starter Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Basic_Shopify\" >Basic Shopify<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shopify_Plan_Grow\" >Shopify Plan (Grow)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Advanced_Shopify\" >Advanced Shopify<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shopify_Plus\" >Shopify Plus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shopify_Benefits_Comparison_Between_Plans\" >Shopify Benefits Comparison Between Plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Transaction_Fees_Explained\" >Transaction Fees Explained<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shopify_Payments\" >Shopify Payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Third-Party_Payment_Gateways\" >Third-Party Payment Gateways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shopify_POS_Point_of_Sale_Fees\" >Shopify POS (Point of Sale) Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shopify_Apps_and_Additional_Costs\" >Shopify Apps and Additional Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Domain_and_Hosting_Fees\" >Domain and Hosting Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shipping_and_Fulfillment_Fees\" >Shipping and Fulfillment Fees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Shopify_Fulfillment_Network\" >Shopify Fulfillment Network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Taxes_and_Regulatory_Fees\" >Taxes and Regulatory Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Currency_Conversion_Fees\" >Currency Conversion Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Refund_and_Chargeback_Fees\" >Refund and Chargeback Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Minimizing_Shopify_Fees_Best_Practices\" >Minimizing Shopify Fees: Best Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-much-does-shopify-take-per-sale\/#Choosing_the_Right_Plan\" >Choosing the Right Plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All fee figures, percentages, and plan prices referenced in this article are based on publicly available information as of July&nbsp;2025. Shopify may update its pricing, transaction rates, or surcharge policies at any time. Visitors are responsible for verifying the latest details directly on Shopify\u2019s official website before making business or pricing decisions. Numinix assumes no liability for discrepancies between the information provided here and the most current data published by Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Shopify_Take_a_Percentage_of_Sales\"><\/span>Does Shopify Take a Percentage of Sales?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/hire_dedicated_shopify_developers\">Shopify <\/a>keeps a slice of each sale, yet the percentage depends on your payment method. With Shopify Payments the only cost is the credit-card rate: 2.9%, 2.6%, or 2.4% plus 30\u00a2 online (lower for in-person POS), corresponding to Basic, Shopify, or Advanced plans. Opt for a third-party gateway like PayPal, Stripe, or Authorize.net and Shopify layers on a separate platform fee\u20142% for Basic, 1% for Shopify, 0.5% for Advanced. Shopify Plus typically waives this surcharge. Processing fees are still withheld on refunds and chargebacks, so they remain part of your cost structure. Factor them into pricing to preserve healthy margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Shopify_Take_a_Cut_of_Sales\"><\/span>Does Shopify Take a Cut of Sales?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In practical terms, Shopify\u2019s &#8220;cut&#8221; is the sum of its payment\u2011processing charges and, when applicable, platform surcharges. Stores using <strong>Shopify\u202fPayments<\/strong> pay only the credit\u2011card fee, whereas those routing payments through third\u2011party gateways pay both the gateway\u2019s charge and Shopify\u2019s additional percentage. In\u2011person POS transactions carry their own, slightly lower rates. While Shopify doesn\u2019t claim a commission on product price, these mandatory fees reduce your net revenue on every order, effectively functioning as the platform\u2019s cut. Understanding and forecasting these costs is vital to setting prices that preserve healthy margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Numinixs_Shopify_Package\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.ca\/shopify-complete-package-983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Numinix&#8217;s Shopify Package<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.ca\/shopify-complete-package-983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.ca\/images\/complete-package.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:436px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Super-charge your Shopify store with Numinix\u2019s Shopify Web Development Package. Our expert team designs lightning-fast, mobile-first themes, adds conversion-driving features (smart filters, one-click upsells, optimized checkout), and bakes in airtight SEO, accessibility, and security from the start. We integrate ERPs, CRMs, and fulfillment systems so operations run smoothly, then stay on call with proactive maintenance and feature rollouts that keep your site ahead of every update. Launch faster, scale confidently, and turn more visitors into lifelong customers\u2014all with a single, results-focused partnership. Partner with Numinix and watch your Shopify revenue climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopify_Plans_and_Pricing\"><\/span>Shopify Plans and Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Basic<\/td><td>Grow<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Plus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$39 USD\/Month<\/td><td>$105 USD\/Month<\/td><td>$399 USD\/Month<\/td><td>$2300 USD\/Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Card rates starting at<br>&gt;2.9% + 30\u00a2 USD online<br>&gt;2.6% + 10\u00a2 USD in person<br>&gt;2% 3rd-party payment providers<\/td><td>Card rates starting at<br>&gt;2.7% + 30\u00a2 USD online<br>&gt;2.5% + 10\u00a2 USD in person<br>&gt;1% 3rd-party payment providers<\/td><td>Card rates starting at<br>&gt;2.5% + 30\u00a2 USD online<br>&gt;2.4% + 10\u00a2 USD in person<br>&gt;0.6% 3rd-party payment providers<\/td><td>Competitive rates for high-volume merchants<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shopify-Pricing-2025-June.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shopify-Pricing-2025-June-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shopify-Pricing-2025-June-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shopify-Pricing-2025-June-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shopify-Pricing-2025-June-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shopify-Pricing-2025-June-624x273.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shopify-Pricing-2025-June.jpg 1425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopifys_Monthly_Pricing_Plans\"><\/span>Shopify\u2019s Monthly Pricing Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify offers various plans, each catering to different business needs and sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopify_Starter_Plan\"><\/span>Shopify Starter Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $5 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transaction Fee:<\/strong> 5% per transaction if using third-party payment gateways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Social media sales, small side businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Shopify\"><\/span>Basic Shopify<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $39 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online Credit Card Rate:<\/strong> 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transaction Fee (Third-party payments):<\/strong> 2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Small businesses or startups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopify_Plan_Grow\"><\/span>Shopify Plan (Grow)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $105 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online Credit Card Rate:<\/strong> 2.7% + $0.30 per transaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transaction Fee (Third-party payments):<\/strong> 1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Growing businesses with moderate sales volume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Shopify\"><\/span>Advanced Shopify<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $399 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online Credit Card Rate:<\/strong> 2.5% + $0.30 per transaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transaction Fee (Third-party payments):<\/strong> 0.6%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> High-volume businesses needing advanced reporting and lower transaction fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopify_Plus\"><\/span>Shopify Plus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Custom pricing (starting at around $2,300\/month)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online Credit Card Rate:<\/strong> Negotiable, often significantly lower than Advanced Shopify<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transaction Fee:<\/strong> Typically waived or greatly reduced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Enterprise-level businesses with high-volume sales and complex needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopify_Benefits_Comparison_Between_Plans\"><\/span>Shopify Benefits Comparison Between Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Plan<\/td><td>Monthly Cost (USD)<\/td><td>Key Benefits<\/td><td>Ideal For<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Starter<\/td><td>$5<\/td><td>Sell via social profiles or existing sites; simple link\u2011based checkout; minimal setup overhead<\/td><td>Hobbyists, influencers, micro\u2011brands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic<\/td><td>$39<\/td><td>Full online storefront, discount codes, basic analytics, two staff accounts, Shopify Shipping discounts<\/td><td>New small businesses and side hustles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grow<\/td><td>$105<\/td><td>Professional reports, lower card fees, standard POS, five staff accounts, ecommerce automations<\/td><td>Brands scaling to consistent four\u2011figure monthly sales<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced<\/td><td>$399<\/td><td>Advanced report builder, third\u2011party calculated rates, lowest card fees outside Plus, 15 staff accounts<\/td><td>High\u2011volume merchants needing granular analytics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plus<\/td><td>$2300<\/td><td>Customizable checkout, unlimited staff, API access, B2B suite, Launchpad, priority support, negotiable fees<\/td><td>Enterprise and hyper\u2011growth companies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transaction_Fees_Explained\"><\/span>Transaction Fees Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One critical question many business owners have is whether Shopify takes a percentage of every sale. The straightforward answer is yes, but the specifics depend on the payment method you choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopify_Payments\"><\/span>Shopify Payments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify Payments is Shopify\u2019s own payment gateway. Using it comes with several advantages, notably avoiding extra transaction fees. With Shopify Payments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shopify charges standard credit card processing fees, varying by your subscription plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no additional transaction fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, with the Basic Shopify plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each transaction incurs a charge of 2.9% + $0.30.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With Advanced Shopify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each transaction is reduced to 2.4% + $0.30.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Third-Party_Payment_Gateways\"><\/span>Third-Party Payment Gateways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using external gateways such as PayPal, Stripe, or others leads to additional transaction fees from Shopify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic Shopify:<\/strong> 2% per transaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shopify:<\/strong> 1% per transaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Shopify:<\/strong> 0.5% per transaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These fees are on top of the fees that third-party gateways charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopify_POS_Point_of_Sale_Fees\"><\/span>Shopify POS (Point of Sale) Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify POS is ideal for businesses that sell both online and in physical stores:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In-person rates<\/strong> are lower:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic Shopify: 2.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shopify: 2.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Shopify: 2.4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, hardware costs for card readers or terminals will apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopify_Apps_and_Additional_Costs\"><\/span>Shopify Apps and Additional Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shopify App Store offers thousands of apps designed to enhance store functionality. While many apps are free, premium apps come with monthly fees or transaction-based charges. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email marketing apps:<\/strong> $10-$100\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subscription management apps:<\/strong> Monthly fee + small transaction percentage (usually 0.5%-1%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inventory management apps:<\/strong> $20-$250\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These costs can significantly affect your monthly expenses, so budgeting carefully is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_and_Hosting_Fees\"><\/span>Domain and Hosting Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify includes hosting in its monthly fee, but custom domains incur additional charges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom domain via Shopify: Approximately $14\/year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>External domains: Vary depending on provider, typically around $10-$20\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipping_and_Fulfillment_Fees\"><\/span>Shipping and Fulfillment Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify integrates shipping solutions that offer discounted rates. While using Shopify Shipping doesn\u2019t incur additional Shopify-specific fees, you will pay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carrier fees (USPS, DHL, UPS, Canada Post)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label printing costs (included free if printed through Shopify)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopify_Fulfillment_Network\"><\/span>Shopify Fulfillment Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify offers a fulfillment network where they handle storage, packing, and shipping. Fees include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Storage fees (monthly based on cubic feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picking and packing fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping costs (discounted rates through carriers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This service is beneficial for scaling businesses but must be factored into your cost management strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxes_and_Regulatory_Fees\"><\/span>Taxes and Regulatory Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify does not directly charge taxes but provides built-in tools to help manage tax collection and remittance. Consider potential costs like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sales tax based on buyer location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International VAT or GST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance fees for cross-border sales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify simplifies tax management but always ensure compliance with local and international tax laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currency_Conversion_Fees\"><\/span>Currency Conversion Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If selling internationally, Shopify charges a currency conversion fee for international transactions through Shopify Payments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typically around 1.5%-2% above the market exchange rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refund_and_Chargeback_Fees\"><\/span>Refund and Chargeback Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify charges fees on refunds and chargebacks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refund:<\/strong> Shopify does not charge additional fees, but transaction fees are not returned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chargebacks:<\/strong> Typically $15 per incident in addition to the loss of sale revenue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimizing_Shopify_Fees_Best_Practices\"><\/span>Minimizing Shopify Fees: Best Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To optimize profitability, consider the following strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Shopify Payments:<\/strong> Eliminates transaction fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annual billing:<\/strong> Shopify offers discounted rates (~25%) when you pay upfront annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor app usage:<\/strong> Regularly audit and remove unnecessary apps to control costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negotiate rates:<\/strong> Higher-tier plans like Shopify Plus allow negotiation on transaction fees and payment gateway costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Plan\"><\/span>Choosing the Right Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best Shopify plan for your business depends on your specific needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Starter Plan:<\/strong> Ideal for small, social-media-driven businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic Shopify:<\/strong> Great for startups and small businesses needing essential features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shopify:<\/strong> Suitable for growing businesses needing professional reporting and lower transaction fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Shopify:<\/strong> For high-volume sellers with significant revenue streams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shopify Plus:<\/strong> Optimal for large enterprises with complex operational needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running a profitable Shopify store in 2025 starts with knowing every fee behind checkout. 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