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How to Calculate Stripe Fee

What is Stripe Fee?

Stripe is a payment processing platform used by businesses to accept card payments online. Stripe charges per-transaction fees that vary by card type and whether the payment is domestic or international. Stripe is widely used by e-commerce businesses, SaaS companies, and marketplaces.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1UK card rate: 1.5% + 20p per successful charge
  2. 2EU card rate: 1.5% + 20p (EEA cards)
  3. 3International / non-EU cards: 3.25% + 20p
  4. 4American Express: 3.25% + 20p
  5. 5To receive exactly £X: charge (£X + fixed) / (1 − rate)

Worked Examples

Input
£50 UK card payment
Result
Fee: £0.95 · Received: £49.05
1.5% × £50 + £0.20 = £0.95
Input
To receive exactly £100 (UK card)
Result
Charge: £101.42
(100 + 0.20) / (1 − 0.015) = £101.42

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stripe Fee?

Stripe is a payment processing platform used by businesses to accept card payments online. Stripe charges per-transaction fees that vary by card type and whether the payment is domestic or international

How accurate is the Stripe Fee calculator?

The calculator uses the standard published formula for stripe fee. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.

What units does the Stripe Fee calculator use?

This calculator works with inches, British pounds, percentages. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.

What formula does the Stripe Fee calculator use?

The calculator applies the standard formula for this type of calculation. See the 'How It Works' steps above for the detailed formula breakdown.

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