Shopify Basic Plan Fees — What You Actually Pay
Shopify Basic costs $39/month (or $29/month billed annually) and is the entry point for most new stores. The key fee on Basic is the 2% transaction fee if you don't use Shopify Payments. Here's exactly what you'll pay and when upgrading makes sense.
💡 You're calculating for the Basic plan: 2% transaction fee (if not using Shopify Payments) + 2.9% + 30¢ processing.
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
What is the Shopify Basic plan transaction fee?
The Shopify Basic plan charges a 2% transaction fee on every sale if you use a third-party payment gateway (PayPal, Stripe, etc.). If you use Shopify Payments, this 2% fee is waived — you only pay the processing rate (2.9% + 30¢ online).
When should I upgrade from Shopify Basic?
Upgrade to the Shopify plan ($105/month) when your monthly revenue exceeds ~$3,300. At that point, the 1% vs 2% transaction fee savings ($33/month at $3,300 revenue) exceed the $66 price difference. The crossover point is roughly $3,300–3,500/month in sales.
Does the Shopify Basic plan include everything I need to start?
Yes. Basic includes unlimited products, 2 staff accounts, discount codes, abandoned cart recovery, basic reports, and up to 77% shipping discounts. It lacks advanced reporting, third-party calculated shipping rates at checkout, and duties/import taxes — those require the Shopify or Advanced plan.
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