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PayPal fee on $50

What PayPal takes on a $50 sale — and what you keep.

PayPal fee

$2.24

You keep

$47.77

PayPal fee (3.49%)
- $1.75
Fixed fee
- $0.49

Selling for $50 on PayPal costs about $2.24 in fees, so you keep $47.77 before your own product and shipping costs. Based on the US PayPal goods & services online checkout rate (3.49% + $0.49). Card-funded (2.99%) and international (4.49%) payments differ.

$50 compared across platforms

What you would keep on a $50 sale, ranked best to worst.

PlatformFeeYou keep
Stripe- $1.75$48.25
PayPal(this page)- $2.24$47.77
Mercari- $5.00$45.00
Etsy- $5.20$44.80
eBay- $7.20$42.80
Amazon- $7.50$42.50

Other amounts on PayPal

Need an exact figure with your costs? Use the full PayPal fee calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the PayPal fee on $50?+

On a $50 sale, PayPal takes about $2.24, leaving you $47.77 before your own product and shipping costs.

What rate does PayPal charge?+

Based on the US PayPal goods & services online checkout rate (3.49% + $0.49). Card-funded (2.99%) and international (4.49%) payments differ.

Can I use my own exact numbers?+

Yes — open the full PayPal calculator to add your shipping and costs for an exact net profit.