Shopify Standard Plan Fee & Margin Calculator
Simulate e-commerce checkout profit on the standard Shopify plan with 2.6% + $0.30 transaction rates.
Parameters & Config
Gross transaction amount billed to your customer
Percentage processing surcharge applied to gross order value
Per-transaction flat fee deducted by the platform
Cost of goods sold or fulfillment expense (Set to 0 for digital/software products)
Net earnings cleared into your bank account after all platform & gateway deductions
Cumulative fee deducted by platform and payment network
Key Metrics & Sub-Totals
3 itemsCalculation Summary & Unit Breakdown
| Metric | Calculated Value | Notes / Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Transaction Charge | $80.00 | - |
| Percentage Processing Fee | $2.08 | 2.6% |
| Fixed Transaction Surcharge | $0.30 | - |
| Total Deducted Fees | $2.38 | - |
| Product / Service Cost (COGS) | $30.00 | - |
| Net Take-Home Revenue | $47.62 | - |
| Net Profit Margin | 59.52% | - |
| Break-Even Sales Price | $31.11 | Zero loss minimum price |
| Required Charge to Clear $100 Net | $133.78 | Reverse payout target |
Overview & Methodology
The standard Shopify plan ($105/month) lowers online credit card processing to 2.6% + $0.30 per transaction and reduces third-party gateway penalty fees to 1.0%, making it ideal for growing e-commerce brands.
Mathematical Formulation
Shopify Standard Fee = (Sales Price × 0.026) + $0.30. Net Margin = (Net Profit / Sales Price) × 100.Optimization Best Practices
Leverage the included professional reporting and e-commerce analytics to identify your highest margin inventory items.
Add up to 5 staff accounts to delegate order fulfillment and customer support safely.
Review your monthly volume: if sales exceed $110,000/month, the Advanced plan (2.4% rate) will save money.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How much do you pay on a $100 order on the standard Shopify plan?
Shopify Payments takes $2.90 (2.6% = $2.60 + $0.30), depositing $97.10 net before product costs.
Q.What is the third-party gateway fee on the standard plan?
The third-party gateway fee is 1.0% (down from 2.0% on Basic).
Q.Does the in-person POS rate also decrease?
Yes. In-person card processing on Shopify POS drops to 2.5% + $0.00 on the standard plan.