Shopify Fees in the UK — Complete 2025 Breakdown
UK Shopify merchants pay in GBP, but fee structures mirror the US: Basic plan £25/month (billed annually), Shopify Payments eliminates transaction fees. This calculator uses USD — apply your GBP/USD rate or check Shopify UK pricing directly for exact local figures.
💡 UK merchants: Shopify Payments is available in the UK. Enabling it removes the 0.5–2% 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 the UK?
Shopify UK pricing (2025): Basic ~£19/month (annual), Shopify ~£49/month, Advanced ~£259/month. Monthly billing is ~25% higher. Prices exclude VAT. Transaction fees are the same as US: 2%/1%/0.5% without Shopify Payments.
Is Shopify Payments available in the UK?
Yes. Shopify Payments is available for UK merchants and processes cards in GBP. Enabling it waives all transaction fees. Payment processing rates for UK Shopify Payments are different from US rates — check your plan's specific rate in your Shopify admin.
Do UK Shopify merchants pay VAT?
Shopify's subscription fee is subject to UK VAT (20%). Shopify adds VAT to your monthly bill. You can reclaim this as input VAT if you're VAT-registered. Your product sales VAT obligations are separate and depend on your revenue and product type.
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