UK Shopify statistics 2026
Key figures for UK Shopify store owners in 2026: Shopify plan prices, card fees, VAT thresholds and consumer rules, with sources. Figures were checked in September 2026 and are updated each year.
By Abdullah Ashraf · Last updated: October 2026
Shopify costs in the UK
| Figure | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic plan | £25/month, or £19/month billed yearly | Shopify UK pricing |
| Grow plan | £65/month, or £49/month billed yearly | Shopify UK pricing |
| Advanced plan | £344/month, or £259/month billed yearly | Shopify UK pricing |
| Plus plan | From about £1,800/month (3-year term) | Shopify Plus pricing |
| UK online card fees | 2%, 1.7% and 1.5% + 25p | Shopify Payments UK |
| Third-party payment fee | 2%, 1% and 0.6% | Shopify UK pricing |
UK rules for online sellers
| Figure | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| VAT registration threshold | £90,000 in a rolling 12 months | HMRC |
| Standard VAT rate | 20% | HMRC |
| Trading allowance | £1,000 a year | HMRC |
| Right to cancel online orders | 14 days from delivery | Consumer Contracts Regulations |
| Short-term right to reject faulty goods | 30 days | Consumer Rights Act 2015 |
| EU IOSS limit | Consignments up to €150 | European Commission |
Figures change. Always check the original source before relying on them.
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