Shopify Transaction Fees Explained — All Plans 2025
Shopify charges a per-sale transaction fee if you use a payment gateway other than Shopify Payments. This fee is separate from payment processing fees. Here's how much each plan charges and how to eliminate it.
💡 Transaction fee is charged ON TOP of your payment processor's fee (e.g., Stripe 2.9% + 30¢). Use Shopify Payments to pay $0 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
What is Shopify's transaction fee?
Shopify charges a transaction fee per sale if you use a third-party payment gateway: 2% on Basic, 1% on Shopify plan, 0.5% on Advanced, 0.15% on Plus. This is charged in addition to your payment processor's fee (Stripe/PayPal rates still apply separately).
How do I avoid Shopify transaction fees?
Enable Shopify Payments as your payment processor. Shopify waives all transaction fees when you use Shopify Payments. Shopify Payments is available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and 15+ other countries. If your country isn't supported, the transaction fee is unavoidable.
Are Shopify transaction fees charged on refunds?
No. Shopify does not refund transaction fees when you issue a refund to a customer. However, if you refund an order, the payment processor (Stripe, PayPal) typically refunds their processing fee minus a $0.30 flat fee. The Shopify transaction fee portion is non-refundable.
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