PayPal Fee Calculator Budget Seniors, March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 💳🧮 PayPal.com Official • NerdWallet • Verified Instantly calculate exactly how much PayPal takes from any payment — Goods & Services, Friends & Family, invoices, in-person, and international. Know what you keep before you send or request a single dollar. © BudgetSeniors.com — Independent. Unsponsored. Always in Your Corner. 💰 Live PayPal Fee Calculator 🧮 Choose Transaction Type PayPal Checkout Standard Card QR Code Invoice Friends & Family (Free) F&F (Card Funded) International Micro (<$10) Nonprofit Transaction Amount ($) $ What are you calculating? I am the seller — how much will I receive? I want to receive this exact amount — what should I charge? I am sending this amount — what does the buyer pay? Include international surcharge? (+1.50%) No — domestic US transaction Yes — international transaction (+1.50%) 🧮 Calculate My PayPal Fee 💸 PayPal Fee— ✅ You Receive— 📝 Charge This Amount— 📊 Effective Rate— ℹ️ This calculator uses rates sourced from PayPal’s official fee pages as of March 2026. Actual fees may vary by account history, monthly volume, and negotiated merchant agreements. Always verify at paypal.com before major transactions. 💡 10 Key Things to Know About PayPal Fees PayPal processes over $1.5 trillion in payment volume annually and charges fees that vary dramatically depending on one critical factor: how the payment is classified. The difference between a “Friends and Family” payment and a “Goods and Services” payment on the same $500 transaction is the difference between $0 in fees and $17.94 in fees. Understanding the fee structure before you transact — not after — is the only way to accurately price your products, protect your income, and avoid violating PayPal’s Terms of Service. 1 What is PayPal’s standard fee for receiving a business payment in the U.S.? 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction for PayPal Checkout (the most common type). Standard card processing is slightly lower at 2.99% + $0.49. PayPal’s two main commercial transaction rates differ based on how the payment enters your checkout. PayPal Checkout — where buyers click the PayPal button and pay through their PayPal account — is priced at 3.49% + $0.49. Standard credit or debit card payments processed through PayPal’s system are 2.99% + $0.49. On a $100 sale, PayPal Checkout costs you $3.98 and standard card processing costs $3.48. Both rates include Purchase Protection for eligible transactions. The $0.49 fixed fee makes PayPal notably more expensive than Stripe ($0.30 fixed) and Square ($0.15 in-person) for the same percentage, particularly at high transaction volumes where fixed fees accumulate. 2 When is sending money on PayPal completely free? When you send from your PayPal balance or a linked bank account to friends or family within the United States — $0 in fees for both sender and receiver. PayPal charges zero fees on domestic Friends and Family payments funded from your PayPal balance or a linked bank account. This is the genuine free option. The moment you fund a Friends and Family payment with a credit card or debit card, a fee of 2.99% + $0.30 applies to the sender. International Friends and Family payments carry a flat 5% fee regardless of funding method, with a minimum of $0.99 and a maximum of $4.99. The free domestic bank/balance F&F option is legitimate and designed for splitting dinner bills, rent, or personal gifts — not for business transactions. Using it for commercial purposes violates PayPal’s Terms of Service and removes all purchase protection for both parties. 3 What is PayPal’s cheapest rate for in-person or QR code payments? 2.29% + $0.09 for in-person QR code transactions via PayPal Zettle — the lowest rate available on any PayPal commercial transaction. When a customer scans a QR code to pay at a physical location (farmers market, craft fair, pop-up shop), the QR code rate of 2.29% + $0.09 applies. This is PayPal’s best commercial rate and beats Stripe’s in-person rate of 2.7% + $0.05 on higher-value transactions. On a $100 sale, QR code processing costs $2.38 compared to $3.98 for standard PayPal Checkout — a $1.60 savings per transaction. SaleHoo calculated that a seller doing 500 transactions at $100 each monthly would save $9,600 per year simply by switching to QR codes where applicable. PayPal Zettle is the current in-person payment system after PayPal retired its older PayPal Here reader. 4 Does PayPal return your transaction fee if you give a refund? No. When you refund a buyer, PayPal returns the full payment amount to them but keeps the original processing fee. The refund effectively costs you the full fee on a sale that generated no revenue. This is one of the most financially painful and least understood aspects of PayPal’s fee structure. If you receive $100 through PayPal Checkout (fee: $3.98) and later refund that customer the full $100, PayPal sends $100 back to the buyer but retains your $3.98 processing fee. You have now processed $0 in revenue but paid $3.98 to PayPal. MerchantMaverick confirms that this means refunds cost the seller effectively 1.9%–3.49% + $0.09–$0.49 depending on the original transaction type. Build refund costs into your pricing model if you operate in industries with high return rates. The only partial exception: PayPal does return the fixed $0.49 fee on refunds for transactions under certain thresholds. 5 What does PayPal charge for instant transfers to your bank account? 1.75% of the transfer amount, with a minimum fee of $0.25 and a maximum cap of $25.00 per transfer. Standard transfers to a bank account are completely free but take 1–3 business days. Instant Transfer moves your PayPal balance to a linked debit card or bank account within minutes, compared to 1–3 business days for the standard free transfer. The 1.75% fee is capped at $25.00 per transfer, meaning any Instant Transfer of $1,429 or more pays the same flat $25.00. For a $500 transfer, the Instant Transfer fee is $8.75; the free standard transfer of the same amount costs $0. Airwallex’s verified 2026 data confirms the 1.75% rate with $0.25 minimum and $25.00 maximum. The choice between paying for speed versus waiting 1–3 days is straightforward: use Instant Transfer for cash flow emergencies and standard transfers for routine withdrawals. 6 What happens to my fees when a buyer pays from another country? A 1.50% international surcharge is added on top of the standard domestic rate. If currency conversion is also needed, an additional 3%–4% spread is added to the exchange rate, potentially totaling 5%–8%+ in combined fees on a single international transaction. International commercial transactions add a flat 1.50% cross-border fee on top of whatever domestic rate applies. A standard $100 PayPal Checkout from the UK adds $1.50 in international fees to the standard $3.98, for $5.48 total. If currency conversion is also required — meaning you receive funds in a foreign currency and convert to USD — PayPal adds a spread of 3%–4% above the mid-market exchange rate, embedded invisibly in the conversion rate you’re offered. SaleHoo calculates that combining the 1.50% international fee with a 4% conversion spread means a $100 international sale with conversion could result in effective fees approaching $9.48. For businesses regularly accepting international payments, holding foreign currency balances in PayPal rather than converting immediately is one strategy to reduce conversion costs. 7 What is the PayPal dispute fee and when does it apply? PayPal charges a Standard Dispute Fee of $15 per dispute when a buyer files a claim. If your dispute rate exceeds 1.5% of transactions, the fee escalates to $30 per dispute — and remains non-refundable even if you win. When a buyer opens a dispute through PayPal, the Standard Dispute Fee of $15 USD is charged to the seller’s account in addition to the held transaction amount. Merchants with a dispute rate above 1.5% (and more than 100 transactions in the past three months) pay the High Volume Dispute Fee of $30 per dispute instead. Both fees are applied in the currency of the original transaction. Separately, chargebacks — where a buyer bypasses PayPal and disputes directly with their credit card issuer — trigger a $20 chargeback fee charged to the merchant. NerdWallet confirms the $20 chargeback fee; the fee may be waived under certain Seller Protection conditions. PayPal Seller Protection covers eligible transactions against unauthorized payments and significantly not as described claims, but only when you meet documentation requirements including proof of shipment with tracking. 8 Is it against PayPal’s rules to use Friends and Family for business sales to avoid fees? Yes — explicitly and seriously. Using Friends and Family for commercial transactions violates PayPal’s Terms of Service and can result in account suspension with no warning and no recourse for either party. PayPal’s User Agreement defines “personal transactions” as payments that are not for the purchase of goods or services and are not commercial transactions. Using F&F to send payment for goods received is a clear violation. PayPal actively monitors accounts for patterns suggesting commercial use under personal transaction labels, and account suspension can happen without prior notice. The practical consequence is severe: if a buyer pays for goods via F&F and is dissatisfied, they have zero purchase protection through PayPal — but they can still file a chargeback through their credit card issuer, leaving the seller exposed with no PayPal Seller Protection to invoke. Every consumer source reviewed — NerdWallet, MerchantMaverick, SaleHoo — uniformly warns against this practice. 9 What is the micropayment rate and when should sellers use it? PayPal’s micropayment rate is 5% + $0.05 per transaction for payments under $10. Despite the higher percentage, the much lower fixed fee makes it far cheaper than the standard rate for very small transactions. For very small transactions, the standard fixed fee of $0.49 can represent an enormous percentage of the total. On a $2.00 sale, the standard 2.99% + $0.49 fee equals $0.55 — a 27.5% effective rate. The micropayment rate of 5% + $0.05 on the same $2.00 sale costs only $0.15, saving $0.40 per transaction. The break-even point between standard and micropayment rates is approximately $12, meaning sellers whose average transaction is under $12 may benefit from applying for the micropayment rate. You must apply directly through PayPal for micropayment pricing — it is not automatic. It applies specifically to your account for all transactions once approved, so sellers with a mix of small and large transactions should calculate carefully before switching. 10 Can sellers legally pass PayPal fees on to customers? Yes — since the 2013 Durbin Amendment and subsequent court rulings, U.S. merchants may pass credit card and payment processing fees to customers, provided they disclose this clearly at the point of sale. Dual pricing — showing one price for cash/ACH payment and a higher price that includes processing fees for card/PayPal payment — is legal in all 50 U.S. states as of 2026 following the Durbin Amendment and related court decisions. Merchants using this model must disclose the pricing difference prominently before the customer commits to paying. MerchantInsiders’ 2026 guide confirms this approach can eliminate 100% of processing fees for the seller. PayPal’s own terms permit surcharging as long as U.S. legal requirements for disclosure are met. IRS guidance (irs.gov) confirms that PayPal transaction fees paid by businesses are deductible as ordinary business expenses under 26 U.S.C. § 162, making this a legitimate cost of doing business whether or not it is passed to customers. Sources: PayPal.com/us/digital-wallet/paypal-consumer-fees (official consumer fee page; F&F domestic free from bank/balance; F&F card-funded 2.99%+$0.30; F&F international 5% min $0.99 max $4.99; personal transaction definition); PayPal.com/us/business/paypal-business-fees (official merchant fee page; PayPal Checkout 3.49%+$0.49; standard card 2.99%+$0.49; QR code 2.29%+$0.09; invoice 3.49%+$0.49; international +1.50% surcharge; dispute fee $15 standard / $30 high volume; currency conversion spread); PayPal User Agreement (refund policy; T&S F&F commercial use prohibition; instant transfer 1.75%; $0.25 min; $25 max; chargeback $20; Seller Protection terms); SaleHoo PayPal Fee Calculator 2026 ($3.98 on $100 checkout; $2.38 QR; $9,600 annual QR savings example; 5.5% combined international); Airwallex PayPal Fee Calculator 2026 (1.75% instant transfer capped $25; 3-4% conversion spread; international 1.50%); MerchantInsiders PayPal Fees Mar 2026 (refund keeps original fee; $0.49 fixed higher than Stripe $0.30; dual pricing legal; Durbin Amendment); Dodo Payments Mar 15 2026 (chargeback $20; refund costs original fee; no refund of fixed fee); NerdWallet PayPal Business 2026 ($20 chargeback fee; Seller Protection; Dispute Fee); MerchantMaverick (refund fee confirmed; chargeback $20; F&F card 2.9%+$0.30; instant transfer 1.75%); Tipalti PayPal Fees Guide (standard dispute $15; high volume $30 non-refundable; 1.75% instant min $0.25); IRS.gov (PayPal fees deductible as ordinary business expenses 26 U.S.C. 162) 📋 All PayPal Rates at a Glance — Verified March 2026 Transaction TypeRateFixed FeeEffective on $100 🛒 PayPal Checkout (buyer pays via PayPal)3.49%+ $0.49$3.98 fee / $96.02 received 💳 Standard Card Payment2.99%+ $0.49$3.48 fee / $96.52 received 📱 QR Code (In-Person Zettle)2.29%+ $0.09$2.38 fee / $97.62 received 📋 PayPal Invoice3.49%+ $0.49$3.98 fee / $96.02 received 🤝 Friends & Family (bank/balance, domestic)0%$0.00FREE 🤝 Friends & Family (card-funded, domestic)2.99%+ $0.30$3.29 fee (sender pays) 🌐 Friends & Family (international)5.00%Min $0.99 / Max $4.99$4.99 fee (capped) 🌍 International Commercial (+surcharge)+1.50%Added to base rate+$1.50 on top of base 🪙 Micropayments (under $10)5.00%+ $0.05$0.15 on $2 sale (vs $0.55 standard) ❤️ Nonprofit / Charity (approved)1.99%+ $0.49$2.48 fee / $97.52 received ⚡ Instant Transfer to Bank/Debit1.75%Min $0.25 / Max $25.00$1.75 on $100 withdrawal 🏦 Standard Transfer to Bank (free)0%$0.00FREE (1–3 business days) 📜 Check by MailFlat fee$1.50$1.50 per check issued ⚠️ Chargeback FeeFlat fee$20.00 USD$20 per chargeback (USD transactions) ⚠️ Standard Dispute FeeFlat fee$15.00 USDPer dispute; non-refundable if lost ⚠️ High-Volume Dispute FeeFlat fee$30.00 USDWhen dispute rate ≥1.5% (>100 txns/mo) 💱 Currency Conversion Spread+3%–4%Embedded in rateHidden; embedded in exchange rate offered ⚠️ The Hidden International Fee: Currency Conversion Spread PayPal does not show the currency conversion spread as a separate line item — it is built invisibly into the exchange rate PayPal offers. When you convert foreign currency to USD (or vice versa), PayPal uses a rate that is 3%–4% worse than the mid-market rate. On a $500 international transaction with conversion, this hidden spread can cost an additional $15–$20 on top of all displayed fees. To check the real exchange rate, compare what PayPal offers against the mid-market rate at google.com/finance or xe.com at the same moment. Sources: PayPal.com official merchant and consumer fee pages Mar 2026; SaleHoo PayPal Fee Calculator 2026; Airwallex PayPal Fee Calculator 2026 (3-4% conversion spread); MerchantMaverick (all rate tiers confirmed); Tipalti (dispute fees $15/$30; chargeback $20) 📊 PayPal Fee Numbers That Matter Most 💸 Standard Online Fee (PayPal Checkout) 3.49% + $0.49 The most common seller fee. On a $100 sale, you receive $96.02. On a $500 sale, you pay $17.94 in fees. PayPal’s $0.49 fixed fee is 63% higher than Stripe’s $0.30 and adds up significantly on high transaction volumes. 💰 Cheapest Commercial Rate (QR Code) 2.29% + $0.09 PayPal’s lowest commercial rate for in-person QR code payments via Zettle. On a $100 sale, you pay just $2.38. Sellers who shift even part of their in-person volume to QR codes save over $1.50 per $100 transaction compared to standard PayPal Checkout. ⚠️ Refund Cost (Original Fee Not Returned) Fee Not Returned When you refund a buyer, PayPal keeps the original processing fee. A $100 PayPal Checkout transaction that is later refunded costs you $3.98 in unrecoverable fees. High-return businesses must price this into their margin from the start. ⚡ Instant Transfer Cap $25.00 max The 1.75% Instant Transfer fee is capped at $25.00 regardless of transfer size. Any transfer above $1,429 pays the same flat $25. For very large withdrawals, the effective rate drops sharply — and standard free transfers (1–3 business days) always cost $0. Sources: PayPal.com official fee pages; SaleHoo PayPal calculator 2026; MerchantInsiders Mar 2026 ($0.49 vs Stripe $0.30; QR code $2.38 on $100); Airwallex (instant transfer 1.75% capped $25); Dodo Payments Mar 15 2026 (refund fee policy) ❓ PayPal Fee Questions Answered Plainly 💡 I sold something for $200 on PayPal. How do I calculate exactly what I keep? For a standard PayPal Checkout (buyer paid via their PayPal account): multiply $200 by 3.49% = $6.98, then add the fixed fee of $0.49. Total fee = $7.47. You receive $200 − $7.47 = $192.53. For a standard card payment: multiply $200 by 2.99% = $5.98, add $0.49. Total fee = $6.47. You receive $193.53. If you want to receive exactly $200 after fees, use the “Charge This Amount” mode in the calculator above. For PayPal Checkout, you need to request approximately $207.94 to net $200 after fees. The formula for calculating what to charge: Desired Amount ÷ (1 − rate) + fixed fee ÷ (1 − rate). Our calculator does this math instantly — just select the “I want to receive this exact amount” mode. 💡 Can I use PayPal to send money to my grandchildren for free? Yes — absolutely free, with one condition. Sending money from your PayPal balance or a linked bank account to family members anywhere in the United States is completely free as long as you select the “Friends and Family” option in the Send Money flow. You pay $0 in fees; they receive every cent. The only case where a fee applies is if you fund the Friends and Family payment using a credit card or debit card — in that scenario, the card processing fee of 2.99% + $0.30 applies to you as the sender. To always send fee-free: make sure your bank account is linked to PayPal (takes 1–2 business days to set up and verify), and always choose “Friends and Family” in the payment flow. This is one of the most cost-effective ways to send money domestically, with no minimum amount and no maximum restriction for verified accounts. 💡 Are PayPal fees tax-deductible for my small business or freelance work? Yes. The IRS treats payment processing fees as ordinary and necessary business expenses deductible under 26 U.S.C. § 162. Every dollar PayPal charges you to process a commercial payment is a deductible business expense on your federal tax return. Track your total annual PayPal fees by downloading your transaction history from paypal.com (Statements → Activity Download → set date range → export as CSV). The fees column shows exactly what you paid. Report these as “bank service charges” or “payment processing fees” on Schedule C (sole proprietors) or your business tax form. Also note: PayPal sends a 1099-K to the IRS for accounts receiving $600 or more in goods and services payments per calendar year (effective for tax year 2024 and forward), meaning the IRS is aware of your PayPal income. Deducting all legitimate processing fees reduces your taxable income accordingly. 💡 How does PayPal Purchase Protection actually protect me as a buyer? PayPal’s Purchase Protection covers eligible transactions paid via Goods and Services when the item is not received or is significantly not as described. You must file a dispute within 180 days of the payment date. The process: (1) Open a dispute in the Resolution Center at paypal.com within 180 days. (2) Work with the seller to resolve — you have 20 days before you must escalate. (3) Escalate to a formal Claim if the seller does not respond or resolution is not reached. PayPal investigates and may issue a full refund including original shipping costs. PayPal’s official policy states that during investigation, they may provide a temporary refund while the case is reviewed. Critical: Purchase Protection only applies to Goods and Services payments — never to Friends and Family payments. If you pay a seller via F&F and are defrauded, PayPal cannot help you, and you would need to dispute through your bank or credit card issuer instead. 💡 What is the 1099-K threshold for PayPal and what does it mean for casual sellers? For tax year 2024 and forward, PayPal is required to send a 1099-K to the IRS and to you if you receive $600 or more in Goods and Services payments in a calendar year. This applies to any PayPal account — including individuals selling items on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or Etsy if those payments route through PayPal. Receiving a 1099-K does not mean all that money is taxable profit — you can deduct the cost of the items you sold. For example, if you sell used items you purchased for $1,500 and receive $900, the net gain is zero taxable income. Keep records of original purchase prices for items you sell. The IRS provides guidance at irs.gov on how to handle 1099-K income. If you primarily sell personal items at a loss (garage sale, used clothing), those losses are generally not deductible but the income is also not taxable. Consult a tax professional for complex situations. 💡 My PayPal account was flagged or limited. What should I do? PayPal occasionally places holds or limitations on accounts for security reviews, unusual activity, or policy compliance checks. The official steps: (1) Log in at paypal.com and go to the Resolution Center — PayPal will show you exactly what information is needed to lift the limitation. Typically this involves providing ID verification, confirming your address, or providing proof of transactions. (2) Respond to every PayPal request promptly. Delays extend the hold period. (3) If your account is limited for suspected commercial use of Friends and Family, providing evidence of legitimate personal transactions is your only recourse. (4) If you believe the limitation is in error, you can contact PayPal at 1-888-221-1161 or through the online Message Center. The CFPB (ConsumerFinance.gov) and your state banking regulator are additional complaint options if PayPal fails to respond properly. PayPal can hold funds for up to 180 days in serious cases, but must release them if no policy violation is found. Sources: PayPal.com/us/legalhub/paypal/buyer-protection (Purchase Protection 180-day window; dispute/claim escalation; temporary refund during investigation; F&F excluded from protection); PayPal User Agreement (account limitations; fund holds up to 180 days; Resolution Center); IRS.gov (business expense deductions 26 U.S.C. 162; 1099-K threshold $600 tax year 2024+); CFPB ConsumerFinance.gov (complaint options); PayPal.com (1099-K reporting; activity download; CSV export; account verification steps) ✅ Five Rules That Keep PayPal Fees as Low as Possible Rule 1: Always send personal payments from your bank account or PayPal balance — never a credit card. The fee difference between funding a $500 Friends and Family payment from your bank ($0) versus a credit card ($15.25) is $15.25 for the exact same transfer. Link your bank account to PayPal once, and every domestic F&F payment to family or friends is free forever. Rule 2: Never use Friends and Family for commercial transactions. It violates PayPal’s Terms of Service, removes all purchase protection for the buyer, removes all seller protection for you, and can result in permanent account suspension. The fee savings are not worth the risk — and the fees are fully tax-deductible for businesses anyway. Rule 3: Switch to QR code payments for any in-person transaction. The difference between 3.49% + $0.49 (PayPal Checkout) and 2.29% + $0.09 (QR code) is real money at scale. Set up PayPal Zettle and generate a QR code for every face-to-face sale. A seller with 200 transactions per month at $50 average saves over $160/month just from this switch. Rule 4: Use free standard transfers for withdrawals — avoid Instant Transfer unless you have a cash flow emergency. The 1.75% Instant Transfer fee on a $1,000 withdrawal is $17.50. Waiting 1–3 business days costs $0. Set a weekly transfer schedule to a checking account and the Instant Transfer fee becomes unnecessary for routine operations. Rule 5: Factor refund fees into your pricing before you list anything for sale. PayPal keeps the original processing fee when you issue a refund. A 10% refund rate on PayPal Checkout transactions means an effective additional 0.35%–0.40% in unrecovered fees per transaction at your gross volume. Price accordingly, or consider offering store credit instead of cash refunds where commercially reasonable. 🚨 Four Costly PayPal Fee Mistakes That Catch People Off Guard Sending international payments without accounting for the combined fee stack. A $200 international payment with currency conversion can trigger the base transaction fee (3.49%), the international surcharge (1.50%), AND a 3%–4% hidden conversion spread. Total effective fees can reach 8%–9% on a single transaction. Always calculate the full cost of international transfers before sending. Issuing refunds without understanding that the fee is gone forever. Every refund costs you the original processing fee with zero recovery. A freelancer who invoices $1,000, collects it, then refunds it after a dispute has paid $34.90 in PayPal fees for zero income. This is not how most people think about refunds. Price your services with this reality in mind. Ignoring the dispute fee risk when accepting PayPal. Each dispute costs you $15–$30 regardless of who wins, on top of the held transaction amount. A single bad month with five disputes costs $75–$150 in fees alone before any refunds are issued. Strong customer communication, clear product descriptions, and shipment tracking are your best defenses against disputes reaching formal claim status. Assuming you can negotiate away PayPal’s fees without qualifying for volume pricing. PayPal’s tiered pricing for high-volume merchants requires processing over $10,000/month. Below that threshold, fees are fixed. For small sellers, the actionable fee reduction strategies are QR code payments, nonprofit rates (if applicable), micropayment rates (if average transaction is under $12), and passing fees to customers via dual pricing where legal. © BudgetSeniors.com — This guide and calculator are independently researched and built. We are not affiliated with, compensated by, or endorsed by PayPal or any financial institution. All fee rates are verified from PayPal’s official fee pages as of March 2026. PayPal fees and policies change — always confirm current rates at paypal.com/us/digital-wallet/paypal-consumer-fees (personal) and paypal.com/us/business/paypal-business-fees (merchant) before relying on any fee estimate for financial decisions. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. For tax guidance, consult a licensed tax professional or visit irs.gov. PayPal Customer Support: 1-888-221-1161 • paypal.com • CFPB Consumer Help: 1-855-411-2372 Primary sources: PayPal.com/us/digital-wallet/paypal-consumer-fees Mar 2026 (F&F domestic free bank/balance; F&F card 2.99%+$0.30; F&F international 5% min $0.99 max $4.99; personal transaction definition; currency conversion spread); PayPal.com/us/business/paypal-business-fees Mar 2026 (PayPal Checkout 3.49%+$0.49; standard card 2.99%+$0.49; QR code 2.29%+$0.09; invoice 3.49%+$0.49; nonprofit 1.99%+$0.49; international surcharge 1.50%; dispute fee $15 standard/$30 high-volume; instant transfer 1.75% min $0.25 max $25; standard transfer free; check $1.50; chargeback $20); PayPal User Agreement (T&S F&F commercial prohibition; Purchase Protection 180 days; account limitations; 1099-K $600 threshold); SaleHoo PayPal Fee Calculator 2026 (all rates cross-verified; QR savings math; international combined fees); Airwallex PayPal Fee Calculator 2026 (instant transfer confirmed; 3-4% conversion spread; international formula); MerchantInsiders PayPal Fees Mar 2026 (refund fee policy; Durbin Amendment dual pricing; Stripe comparison); Dodo Payments Mar 15 2026 (all verified against PayPal US business fee schedule); NerdWallet PayPal Business 2026 (chargeback $20; dispute fees; Seller Protection); MerchantMaverick (refund confirmed; chargeback $20; F&F card 2.9%+$0.30); Tipalti ($15/$30 dispute fees; non-refundable; Seller Protection conditions); Chargebacks911 (chargeback $20 USD confirmed); IRS.gov (deductibility 26 U.S.C. 162; 1099-K $600 threshold 2024+) Recommended Reads Unit Owners Coverage A Special Coverage RSV Vaccine in Ontario: Cost for Seniors 8 Free Phone Caption Devices for Seniors 10 Home Loans for Low Income 10 Free & Low-Cost Wifi for Low Income 12 Dental Grants & Programs for Low-Income Adults Blog