Shopify fees calculator UK
This Shopify fees calculator shows what you'd pay each month on Basic, Grow and Advanced, including the plan price and Shopify Payments card fees of 2% + 25p, 1.7% + 25p and 1.5% + 25p per online sale. Enter your monthly sales and orders to see the cheapest plan for your store.
Last updated: October 2026
Cheapest plan for you
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Rates checked September 2026. Figures are estimates for planning, not financial advice. Check Shopify's own pricing page before deciding.
How to use it
- Enter your expected monthly online sales and number of orders.
- Choose monthly or yearly billing. Yearly is cheaper but paid upfront.
- Choose Shopify Payments, or a third-party provider if you won't use Shopify Payments.
- Compare the monthly totals. The cheapest plan is highlighted.
How it works
Plan prices used: Basic £25, Grow £65 and Advanced £344 a month on monthly billing, or £19, £49 and £259 on yearly billing.
Shopify Payments UK online card fees: 2% + 25p (Basic), 1.7% + 25p (Grow) and 1.5% + 25p (Advanced) per transaction.
With a third-party provider, Shopify adds its own fee of 2%, 1% or 0.6% depending on plan, on top of the provider's rate.
The calculator doesn't include apps, themes, currency conversion or premium card types, which can add more.
Frequently asked questions
Which Shopify plan is cheapest?
For most new UK stores, Basic. Grow becomes cheaper once lower card fees outweigh the higher plan price, typically somewhere around £10,000 to £15,000 in monthly sales depending on billing.
Does Shopify charge transaction fees in the UK?
If you use Shopify Payments, you pay card processing fees but no extra Shopify transaction fee. With a third-party provider, Shopify adds 0.6% to 2% on top.
Are Shopify fees subject to VAT?
Shopify's subscription fees can have VAT added. See how VAT applies to Shopify fees.
What else should I budget for?
Apps, a premium theme, domain and marketing. See the full monthly running cost guide.
Official sources
Checked September 2026. Rules change, so always check the latest official guidance.
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