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PayPal fee on $500
What PayPal takes on a $500 sale — and what you keep.
PayPal fee
$17.94
You keep
$482.06
- PayPal fee (3.49%)
- - $17.45
- Fixed fee
- - $0.49
Selling for $500 on PayPal costs about $17.94 in fees, so you keep $482.06 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the PayPal fee on $500?+
On a $500 sale, PayPal takes about $17.94, leaving you $482.06 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.