Shopify Fee Calculator Australia (2026 Updated Rates)
✅ Verified Nov 2026 Basic 2.25% + A$0.30 online
Shopify Australia runs about 2.25% + A$0.30 on Basic online transactions, stepping down toward ~1.75% on Advanced.
Net Profit $27.35 (45.6%)
Shopify plan (AU rates)
Third-party payment gateway fee
Monthly plan cost per order0
Net profit
$27.35
Total fees$1.65
Effective take rate2.8%
Profit margin45.6%
ROI88%
Refund loss$1.65
Fee breakdown
Payment processing-$1.65
Net profit$27.35COGS$24.00Shipping$7.00Fees$1.65
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| Platform | Total fees | Net | vs here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify (this page) | $1.65 | $27.35 | baseline | |
| Stripe | $2.04 | $57.96 | +$30.61 More 🟢 | |
| Square | $2.04 | $57.96 | +$30.61 More 🟢 | |
| Etsy | $6.15 | $22.85 | −$4.50 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| eBay | $8.56 | $20.44 | −$6.91 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| Amazon | $9.00 | $20.00 | −$7.35 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| TikTok Shop | $9.60 | $19.40 | −$7.95 Less 🔻 | PK → |
Shopify fee quick reference (2026)
| Amount | Total fees | You keep | Take rate | Charge to net it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.53 | $9.47 | 5.2% | $10.54 |
| $25.00 | $0.86 | $24.14 | 3.5% | $25.89 |
| $50.00 | $1.43 | $48.57 | 2.9% | $51.46 |
| $100.00 | $2.55 | $97.45 | 2.5% | $102.61 |
| $250.00 | $5.93 | $244.07 | 2.4% | $256.07 |
| $500.00 | $11.55 | $488.45 | 2.3% | $511.82 |
| $1,000.00 | $22.80 | $977.20 | 2.3% | $1,023.33 |
Shopify fee formula & hidden costs
payment processing 2.25% + A$0.30
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $2.55 fees → $97.45 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $102.61.
Hidden fees to watch
- Using any gateway other than Shopify Payments adds a 2%/1%/0.6% transaction penalty by plan.
- Shopify keeps the card fee when you refund an order.
- Currency conversion for cross-border orders adds ~1.5-2%.
- The monthly plan fee ($39-$2,300) is a real per-order cost at low volumes — amortize it above.
Fee change history
2023-01-24 — Shopify raised plan prices for new stores (Basic $29 -> $39/mo); card rates stayed at 2.9%/2.7%/2.5% + $0.30 online.source
How to pay less in Shopify fees
- Use the reverse calculator to pass fees to the client explicitly instead of eating them.
- Batch small orders — fixed per-order fees dominate sub-$10 transactions.
- Avoid currency conversion inside the platform; settle in your own currency via a multi-currency account.
- Compare Shopify Free Trial — Build your own store and keep marketplace fees in your pocket.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Shopify fee on a A$100 sale in Australia (A$)?
On a $100.00 sale, Shopify deducts $2.55 total fees, leaving $97.45 — an effective take rate of 2.5%.
How much should I charge to receive exactly A$100 after Shopify fees?
Charge $102.61: the $2.62 fee leaves exactly $100.00 net. Use the reverse tab above for any target.
What is the Shopify fee formula in Australia (A$)?
payment processing 2.25% + A$0.30. Basic 2.25% + A$0.30 online. All figures verified 2026-11-10 against the official pricing page.
Does Shopify refund fees when a buyer is refunded?
No — Shopify keeps the original processing fee on refunds, so a full refund on a $100.00 sale costs you about $2.55.