Square Canada Fee Calculator
Calculate exact Square Canada deductions in CAD, 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
C$96.80
12-month fee total (50 orders/mo)
C$1,920.00/year
Ideal merchant profile
Canadian service businesses and local shops using Square POS + Online. Typical settlement window: 1–2 business days.
Fee schedule watchout
In-person Interac debit is just C$0.07–0.10, whereas online credit card orders pay full 2.9% + C$0.30.
Square Canada (CA) payout & reverse-invoice schedule
Pre-calculated CAD payouts comparing domestic cards (2.9% + C$0.30) against cross-border FX payments (2.90% + C$0.30).
| Sale Amount | Domestic Fee | Domestic Net | Cross-Border + FX Fee | Invoice to Net Exact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C$25 | -C$1.02 (4.1%) | C$23.98 | -C$1.02 (4.1%) | C$26.06 |
| C$100 | -C$3.20 (3.2%) | C$96.80 | -C$3.20 (3.2%) | C$103.30 |
| C$500 | -C$14.80 (2.96%) | C$485.20 | -C$14.80 (2.96%) | C$515.24 |
| C$2,500 | -C$72.80 (2.91%) | C$2427.20 | -C$72.80 (2.91%) | C$2574.97 |
| C$10,000 | -C$290.30 (2.9%) | C$9709.70 | -C$290.30 (2.9%) | C$10298.97 |
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Common questions: Square Canada (Canada)
How much does Square Canada take from C$100 in Canada?
On a domestic C$100 CAD transaction, Square Canada deducts C$3.20 (2.9% + C$0.30), leaving C$96.80 net payout. If the buyer uses an international card requiring currency conversion, total deductions reach C$3.20 (3.2%).
How much should I invoice to receive C$100 after Square Canada fees?
To net an exact C$100.00 after domestic Square Canada processing fees, charge C$103.30. On cross-border FX transactions, charge C$103.30.
Does Square Canada handle VAT, GST, and US sales tax automatically?
No. Square Canada 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 Square Canada effective fees higher on C$10 micro-orders?
Because the fixed C$0.30 per-charge fee applies regardless of cart size. On a C$10 order, Square Canada takes C$0.59, resulting in a 5.9% effective deduction.