PayPal Fee Calculator UK
UK domestic commercial payments cost 2.9% plus a £0.30 fixed fee. International receipts add a 1.99% cross-border surcharge, and currency conversion adds roughly 3–4%. Select United Kingdom as sender or receiver in the calculator for exact GBP figures.
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Rates updated 2026-11-01 (UK source: PayPal UK business fees, updated 1, October 2026). Pick United Kingdom in either country box.
Calculate UK feeUK PayPal fees at a glance
| Payment | Fee | Example £100 |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic G&S | 2.9% + £0.30 | £3.20 fee → £96.80 net |
| International G&S | 2.9% + 1.99% + £0.30 | ~£5.19 fee before FX |
| Domestic F&F (balance/bank) | Free | £0 fee |
| International F&F | ~1.99%, no fixed | ~£1.99 on £100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the PayPal fee in the UK?
UK domestic Goods & Services: 2.9% + £0.30. International G&S adds 1.99% cross-border (total ~4.89% + £0.30 before conversion). Domestic Friends & Family from balance or bank is usually free.
How much is the PayPal fee on £100 in the UK?
Domestic G&S on £100: £100 × 2.9% + £0.30 = £3.20 fee, £96.80 received. To keep £100 net, invoice about £103.30 in reverse mode.
Does PayPal charge for UK to US transfers?
Yes. UK → US is cross-border: the receiving country’s base + surcharge applies plus conversion markup. Select United Kingdom and United States in the main calculator to see both directions.
Is Friends & Family free in the UK?
Domestic UK personal payments from balance or bank are usually free. International personal payments still attract the cross-border percentage. Card-funded payments may incur extra fees.
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