Payment Processing Fees Compared: PayPal, Stripe, Square, Venmo & Cash App

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PayPal fee calculator2.99% goods & services; 3.49% + $0.49 CheckoutVerified November 5, 2026Stripe fee calculator2.9% + $0.30 per online card paymentVerified November 5, 2026Square fee calculator2.6% + $0.15 in person, 3.3% + $0.30 online (Free plan)Verified November 5, 2026Venmo fee calculator2.99% goods & services; 1.9% + $0.10 businessVerified November 5, 2026Cash App fee calculator2.6% + $0.15 per business paymentVerified November 5, 2026
Disclaimer: Estimates for US accounts based on each company's published standard rates as of the dates shown. Custom pricing, promotions, currency conversion, chargebacks and payout fees aren't included. Not affiliated with PayPal, Stripe, Square (Block), Venmo or Cash App. Confirm on each company's official pricing page.