Stripe UK vs PayPal UK Fee Calculator
UK domestic cards cost just 1.5% + £0.20 on Stripe UK versus 2.9% + £0.30 on PayPal UK—nearly cutting fees in half.
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Stripe UK
$376.80/mo
$4,522/year estimated fees
1.5% + £0.20 base — UK companies charging British consumer Visa and Mastercard cards
PayPal Business UK
$644.00/mo
$7,728/year estimated fees
2.9% + £0.30 base — UK retail shops and freelance client invoicing
12-month difference
Stripe UK saves you $3,206 per year at this volume.
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Common questions
Is Stripe UK cheaper than PayPal Business UK?
Under our baseline scenario, Stripe UK costs $376.80/month while PayPal Business UK costs $644.00/month—making Stripe UK cheaper by $3206 over 12 months. Adjust your own volume in the interactive calculator above to check your exact break-even point.
What hidden fees change the Stripe UK vs PayPal Business UK winner?
UK domestic cards cost just 1.5% + £0.20 on Stripe UK versus 2.9% + £0.30 on PayPal UK—nearly cutting fees in half.