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What are typical ecommerce platform fees?
Shopify charges $29-$299/month plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction on Basic plans. WooCommerce is free but requires hosting ($10-100/month) and payment gateway fees. BigCommerce ranges from $29-299/month with no transaction fees. Total fees typically range from 3-8% of revenue when combining platform and payment processing.
How much do payment processors charge for ecommerce?
Stripe and Square charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. PayPal charges 3.49% + $0.49 for standard transactions. International transactions often add 1-2%. These fees are per transaction, so high-volume stores with low average order values pay proportionally more.
Are Shopify fees higher than WooCommerce?
Shopify has clear monthly fees ($29-299) plus transaction fees if not using Shopify Payments. WooCommerce is 'free' but requires paid hosting, security, and extensions, often totaling $50-200/month. Total cost depends on your tech skills and store complexity. Shopify is simpler but less flexible.
What hidden fees should I watch for in ecommerce?
Hidden fees include: currency conversion fees (1-3%), chargeback fees ($15-25 each), payment gateway fees separate from processing fees, advanced feature costs (abandoned cart, analytics), theme and plugin costs, and SSL certificates. These can add 2-4% to your total cost structure.
How do refunds affect ecommerce fees?
Most payment processors don't refund their fees when you process a refund. If you refund a $100 order, you lose $100 + the original $3.19 in fees (2.9% + $0.30), effectively losing $103.19. High refund rates compound this loss. Some platforms charge additional refund processing fees.
Can I negotiate lower ecommerce platform fees?
Yes, at higher volumes. Shopify Plus (starting at $2000/month) offers negotiable rates for stores doing $500k+ monthly. Payment processors like Stripe offer custom pricing above $1M annual processing. However, most small to mid-size stores are stuck with standard rates until they scale significantly.