Transaction Fees for Domestic Payments - United States


  PayPal is affordable for businesses of all sizes. Fees are applied only when you accept a payment if you don't receive money, you don't pay a penny.
  • No monthly fees
  • No setup fees
  • No gateway fees
  • Free eBay and merchant tools
  • Antifraud systems at no extra cost
Does not apply to Website Payments Pro or Virtual Terminal.

Fees for receiving payments from buyers in the United States


View cross-border transaction fees
Monthly sales Price per transaction
$0.00 USD - $3,000.00 USD 2.9% + $0.30 USD
$3,000.01 USD - $10,000.00 USD 2.5% + $0.30 USD
$10,000.01 USD - $100,000.00 USD 2.2% + $0.30 USD
> $100,000.00 USD 1.9% + $0.30 USD
Flat fee will be charged as follows: $0.30 USD for payments in U.S. Dollars.


Fees for receiving eCheck payments will not exceed $5.00 USD per transaction. eBay sellers can also choose to offer promotional financing terms on PayPal Buyer Credit funded purchases for an additional fee.

Does not apply to Website Payments Pro or Virtual Terminal.

How is eligibility for merchant rates determined?
Eligibility for merchant rates is determined based on sales volume from the previous calendar month. To qualify for Merchant Rates, a seller must complete a one-time application and meet the merchant rate criteria.

How much are PayPal's fees for non-U.S. sellers?
For secure transactions worldwide, see fees for Canada, European or other countries.
See general fees information.