Shopify Fees in Australia — Full 2025 Breakdown
Australian Shopify merchants pay USD prices converted to AUD, plus GST on the subscription. Shopify Payments is available in Australia, which eliminates transaction fees. Here's the full picture.
💡 Australian merchants: Shopify Payments is available in AU. Enabling it removes the 2%/1%/0.5% transaction fee.
Shopify Fee Rate by Plan
| Plan | Monthly | Transaction Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39 | 2% (0% with SP) | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Shopify | $105 | 1% (0% with SP) | 2.6% + 30¢ |
| Advanced | $399 | 0.5% (0% with SP) | 2.4% + 30¢ |
| Plus | $2,300+ | 0.15% (0% with SP) | 2.15% + 30¢ |
SP = Shopify Payments. Enabling Shopify Payments waives the transaction fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shopify cost in Australia?
Shopify charges in USD. At ~0.65 AUD/USD, Basic ($39 USD) is approximately $60 AUD/month. GST (10%) is added to your subscription. Shopify Australia offers AUD billing for some merchants — check your admin settings.
Is Shopify Payments available in Australia?
Yes. Shopify Payments is available for Australian merchants and processes AUD. Enabling it waives transaction fees. Processing rates in Australia are typically 1.75% + 30¢ for in-person and 2.9% + 30¢ online on the Basic plan.
Is Shopify popular in Australia?
Yes — Shopify has significant Australian market share and supports AUD, Australian payment gateways, and integrations with Australia Post for shipping calculations. The platform is well-suited to Australian merchants selling domestically or internationally.
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