What is the PayPal fee on a $250 invoice?

Freelancers and small businesses quick answer.

Estimate PayPal and Venmo checkout fees on a $250 payment and the gross-up needed to receive $250 net.

Short answer

The quick math

Using the editable PayPal/Venmo checkout assumption of 3.49% + $0.49, a $250 payment has an estimated fee of about $9.22 and a net of about $240.78. To net $250 under that same assumption, the calculator estimates charging about $259.54.

Assumptions used

  • $250 customer payment
  • 3.49% base fee
  • $0.49 fixed fee
  • No international add-on
  • Actual fees can vary by product, country, account, and payment method

Use it before you decide

  1. Run the calculator once for the amount the client pays.
  2. Use the target-net field if you need to receive a specific amount after fees.
  3. Edit the fee fields for cards, invoicing, POS, or custom account pricing.

Sources and freshness

Checked 2026-06-09

PayPal fees depend on product, payment method, country, and merchant terms. Keep the default for PayPal or Venmo checkout, or edit the fee fields for cards, invoicing, POS, or custom rates.