Complete Shopify Fee & Pricing Breakdown for 2026
Shopify is the world's leading e-commerce platform, powering millions of online storefronts. Understanding your total cost of operating on Shopify requires factoring in subscription plan fees, transaction rates per order, and payment gateway costs.
Shopify Plan Rates & Credit Card Fees
| Plan Tier | Monthly Price | Online CC Rate | Third-Party Gateway Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Shopify | $39 / mo | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.0% additional |
| Shopify Plan | $105 / mo | 2.6% + $0.30 | 1.0% additional |
| Advanced Shopify | $399 / mo | 2.4% + $0.30 | 0.6% additional |
How Credit Card Fees Scale with Sales Volume
Because higher-tier plans charge lower credit card percentage rates (2.4% vs 2.9%), store owners can save hundreds or thousands of dollars monthly by upgrading to a higher plan once sales volume surpasses specific thresholds:
- Under $15,000 / month: The Basic Plan ($39/mo) is the most cost-effective choice.
- $15,000 to $110,000 / month: Upgrading to the Shopify Plan ($105/mo) reduces credit card fees enough to cover the extra $66/mo subscription cost.
- Over $110,000 / month: Upgrading to the Advanced Plan ($399/mo) saves significant money with the 2.4% processing rate.
Official References
- Shopify Official Pricing & Plan Breakdown (Shopify Inc.)
- Shopify Payments Terms of Service & Gateway Charges