Monthly cost of running a Shopify store in the UK
Running a Shopify store in the UK typically costs £50 to £300 a month for a small store before marketing: the Shopify plan (£25 on Basic monthly billing), apps (£20 to £150), and card fees of around 2% + 25p per sale on Basic. Marketing is usually the biggest cost on top of that.
By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026
Price ranges at a glance
| Typical UK price | What you get | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify plan | £19 to £344 a month | Basic, Grow or Advanced |
| Card fees | 1.5% to 2% + 25p per sale | Shopify Payments |
| Apps | £20 to £150+ a month | Reviews, email, upsells |
| Domain | About £1 to £2 a month | Paid yearly |
| Marketing | £0 to £2,000+ a month | Ads, content, influencers |
| Help | £0 to £500+ a month | Maintenance or ads management |
Typical 2026 UK market ranges. Prices vary by provider, scope and experience.
What affects the cost
- Sales volume (card fees grow with sales)
- Plan choice and billing
- Number of apps
- Marketing channels
Hidden costs to budget for
- VAT on some services
- Currency conversion on US-billed apps
- Chargebacks and refunds
- Packaging and shipping costs
How to keep costs down
- Pay Shopify yearly once you're settled
- Use Shopify Payments to avoid extra transaction fees
- Remove unused apps
- Track which marketing actually brings sales
Frequently asked questions
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Use the fees calculator.
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