PayPal Australia Fee Calculator
Calculate exact PayPal Australia deductions in AUD, model international card + FX conversion spreads, or switch to reverse mode to pass fees cleanly onto a client invoice.
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Net payout kept
A$97.10
12-month fee total (50 orders/mo)
A$1,740.00/year
Ideal merchant profile
Australian online retailers offering PayPal Pay in 4. Typical settlement window: 1–2 business days to Australian bank.
Fee schedule watchout
Foreign currency sales incur 3.6% + fixed fee plus a 3%–4% currency conversion spread.
PayPal Australia (AU) payout & reverse-invoice schedule
Pre-calculated AUD payouts comparing domestic cards (2.6% + A$0.30) against cross-border FX payments (7.10% + A$0.30).
| Sale Amount | Domestic Fee | Domestic Net | Cross-Border + FX Fee | Invoice to Net Exact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A$25 | -A$0.95 (3.8%) | A$24.05 | -A$2.07 (8.3%) | A$25.98 |
| A$100 | -A$2.90 (2.9%) | A$97.10 | -A$7.40 (7.4%) | A$102.98 |
| A$500 | -A$13.30 (2.66%) | A$486.70 | -A$35.80 (7.16%) | A$513.66 |
| A$2,500 | -A$65.30 (2.61%) | A$2434.70 | -A$177.80 (7.11%) | A$2567.04 |
| A$10,000 | -A$260.30 (2.6%) | A$9739.70 | -A$710.30 (7.1%) | A$10267.25 |
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Common questions: PayPal Australia (Australia)
How much does PayPal Australia take from A$100 in Australia?
On a domestic A$100 AUD transaction, PayPal Australia deducts A$2.90 (2.6% + A$0.30), leaving A$97.10 net payout. If the buyer uses an international card requiring currency conversion, total deductions reach A$7.40 (7.4%).
How much should I invoice to receive A$100 after PayPal Australia fees?
To net an exact A$100.00 after domestic PayPal Australia processing fees, charge A$102.98. On cross-border FX transactions, charge A$107.97.
Does PayPal Australia handle VAT, GST, and US sales tax automatically?
No. PayPal Australia is a payment processor, not a Merchant of Record. You remain responsible for tax registration and remittance (automated tax calculation add-ons typically cost an extra 0.5% per transaction).
Why are PayPal Australia effective fees higher on A$10 micro-orders?
Because the fixed A$0.30 per-charge fee applies regardless of cart size. On a A$10 order, PayPal Australia takes A$0.56, resulting in a 5.6% effective deduction.