Shopify Fee Calculator United Kingdom (2026 Updated Rates)
Shopify UK online card rates run lower than the US headline: roughly 2.2% + 25p on Basic, stepping down on Grow and Advanced. Third-party gateway penalties still apply by plan tier.
Fee breakdown
| Platform | Total fees | Net | vs here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify (this page) | £1.57 | £27.43 | baseline | |
| Stripe | £2.04 | £57.96 | +£30.53 More 🟢 | |
| Square | £2.04 | £57.96 | +£30.53 More 🟢 | |
| Etsy | £6.15 | £22.85 | −£4.58 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| eBay | £8.56 | £20.44 | −£6.99 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| Amazon | £9.00 | £20.00 | −£7.43 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| TikTok Shop | £9.60 | £19.40 | −£8.03 Less 🔻 | PK → |
Shopify fee quick reference (2026)
| Amount | Total fees | You keep | Take rate | Charge to net it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10.00 | £0.47 | £9.53 | 4.7% | £10.49 |
| £25.00 | £0.80 | £24.20 | 3.2% | £25.82 |
| £50.00 | £1.35 | £48.65 | 2.7% | £51.39 |
| £100.00 | £2.45 | £97.55 | 2.4% | £102.51 |
| £250.00 | £5.75 | £244.25 | 2.3% | £255.88 |
| £500.00 | £11.25 | £488.75 | 2.3% | £511.51 |
| £1,000.00 | £22.25 | £977.75 | 2.2% | £1,022.76 |
Shopify fee formula & hidden costs
payment processing 2.20% + £0.25
Worked example: £100.00 gross → £2.45 fees → £97.55 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net £100.00 charge £102.51.
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
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 £100 sale in United Kingdom (£)?
On a £100.00 sale, Shopify deducts £2.45 total fees, leaving £97.55 — an effective take rate of 2.4%.
How much should I charge to receive exactly £100 after Shopify fees?
Charge £102.51: the £2.51 fee leaves exactly £100.00 net. Use the reverse tab above for any target.
What is the Shopify fee formula in United Kingdom (£)?
payment processing 2.20% + £0.25. Basic 2.2% + 25p online (UK cards). 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 £2.45.