How much does Shopify take per sale?
Shopify's fee per sale is the card processing rate of your plan. With Shopify Payments in Canada it is 2.8% + 30¢ on Basic for domestic online card payments. Cards issued abroad cost more: 3.5% + 30¢ on Basic. On top of that you pay the monthly plan, so the real cost per order depends on how many orders share that subscription.
Example: a $60.00 order with $0.00 shipping on Basic, 200 orders a month. Card processing is $1.98, the plan and $50 of apps add $0.50 per order, so Shopify-related costs are $2.48 per order (3.7% of the order in Shopify fees). After a $30.00 product, $8.00 shipping and $6.00 of ads, the profit is $13.53 per order.
Shopify fees in 2026 by plan Canada
All prices in CAD. Plan prices exclude GST/HST/PST, which Shopify adds based on your billing address. Rates are for online payments; in-person POS rates are different.
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Card rate (online) | International cards | Third-party fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $49 | $37 | 2.8% + 30¢ | 3.5% + 30¢ | 2% |
| Grow | $132 | $99 | 2.6% + 30¢ | 3.4% + 30¢ | 1% |
| Advanced | $517 | $389 | 2.4% + 30¢ | 3.3% + 30¢ | 0.6% |
| Plus | from $3,400 | n/a | 2.15% + 30¢ | 3.15% + 30¢ | 0.2% |
Shopify Payments vs PayPal and other gateways
With Shopify Payments you pay only the card rate of your plan; Shopify charges no separate transaction fee. If you take payments through a third-party provider instead (PayPal as your main checkout, Stripe, Authorize.net…), you pay that provider's own rate and a Shopify transaction fee: 2% on Basic, 1% on Grow, 0.6% on Advanced and 0.2% on Plus.
On the example order that switch costs $1.26 more per order (gateway fee $2.04 plus Shopify's $1.20). PayPal added next to Shopify Payments as an extra wallet does not trigger the Shopify transaction fee.
Which Shopify plan is cheapest for your sales?
A higher plan lowers the card rate but costs more per month, so it pays off only above a certain sales volume. With $60 orders, Shopify Payments and domestic cards:
| Switch | Pays off above (monthly sales), billed monthly | Pays off above (monthly sales), billed yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Basic → Grow | $41,500 | $31,000 |
| Grow → Advanced | $192,500 | $145,000 |
Shopify fees for dropshipping
Dropshipping margins are thin, so Shopify's percentage matters more than the plan price. A typical order sourced from Amazon, Walmart or AliExpress: the customer pays $60.00, the product costs $30.00, shipping $8.00 and ads $6.00, Shopify's fees take 3.7% of the order and leave a 22.5% margin. Keep supplier prices and stock in sync so a price increase at the source never turns this into a loss. Easync automates Shopify dropshipping: product import, repricing with a margin floor and automatic orders.
Shopify vs eBay fees for the same sale
Shopify charges a low card rate plus a monthly plan; eBay charges business sellers no monthly fee but takes a final value fee of roughly 13% of the order in most categories. For the same $60 sale, Shopify's card fee on Basic is $1.98, while on eBay you pay the category's final value fee plus a per order fee, but you also skip the cost of driving your own traffic. Compare your exact numbers with our eBay fee calculator Canada.
How to lower your Shopify fees
- Use Shopify Payments as your main gateway to avoid the third-party transaction fee.
- Pay yearly: Basic drops from $49 to $37 a month.
- Move to a higher plan only past the break-even sales volume shown above.
- Sell in your payout currency where you can to avoid the 2% conversion fee.
- Remove apps you no longer use: they are a fixed cost on every order.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shopify take per sale?
With Shopify Payments in Canada, Shopify takes 2.8% + 30¢ per online card payment on Basic, 2.6% + 30¢ on Grow and 2.4% + 30¢ on Advanced. International cards cost 3.5% + 30¢ on Basic. On a $100 order on Basic that is $3.10.
Does Shopify charge transaction fees?
Not with Shopify Payments. If you use a third-party payment provider, Shopify adds a transaction fee of 2% on Basic, 1% on Grow, 0.6% on Advanced and 0.2% on Plus, on top of the provider's own fee.
How much does Shopify cost per month?
Basic costs $49 a month ($37 a month billed yearly); Grow costs $132 a month ($99 a month billed yearly); Advanced costs $517 a month ($389 a month billed yearly); Plus starts at $3,400 a month. Plan prices exclude GST/HST/PST, which Shopify adds based on your billing address.
Which Shopify plan is the cheapest for me?
Basic is cheapest until your online sales reach about $41,500 a month; above that Grow's lower card rate saves more than its higher price, and Advanced pays off above about $192,500 a month (monthly billing, $60 orders, domestic cards). Enter your own numbers in the calculator to see the cheapest plan.
What are Shopify's international and currency conversion fees?
Cards issued outside your country cost 3.5% + 30¢ on Basic instead of 2.8% + 30¢. If the customer pays in another currency than your payout currency, Shopify Payments adds a 2% currency conversion fee.
Are there hidden Shopify fees?
Beyond the plan and card fees, budget for the third-party transaction fee if you don't use Shopify Payments, international card and currency conversion fees, a $15.00 chargeback fee per dispute, and monthly apps and themes.
Is Shopify cheaper than eBay for dropshipping?
Per order, usually yes: Shopify's card fee is 2.8% + 30¢ on Basic versus a final value fee of around 13% for business sellers on eBay. But Shopify adds a monthly plan and you pay to bring your own traffic, while eBay brings buyers. Many dropshippers sell on both; compare the same product in our eBay fee calculator.
Does this Shopify fee calculator include taxes?
No. It uses Shopify's published plan prices and online card rates for Canada (checked November 2026). Plan prices exclude GST/HST/PST, which Shopify adds based on your billing address. Shopify Tax, Shop Pay Installments and app-specific fees are not included.
Sources: Shopify pricing (Canada), Shopify Payments credit card rates, Third-party transaction fees, Currency conversion fees, Chargeback fees. Fees checked: November 2026.