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Square Fee Calculator — See Your Exact Payout

Enter the transaction amount to calculate Square's processing fees and your net payout. Compare in-person, online, and keyed-in rates.

Transaction Details

$

You Receive

$48.25

Processing Fee

$1.75

Fee Rate

3.5%

Transaction Amount$50.00
− Processing Fee$1.75
You Receive$48.25

Square Fees

Online Transaction Fee$1.45
Online Transaction (Flat)$0.30
Total$1.75

In-person (tap, dip, swipe): 2.6% + $0.10 per transaction.Updated 2026-04-02

Square Fee Structure

Square charges per-transaction fees with no monthly minimums on its free plan:

Payment TypeFee
In-person (tap, dip, swipe)2.6% + $0.10
Online (invoices, e-commerce)2.9% + $0.30
Manually keyed-in3.5% + $0.15
Buy Now, Pay Later (Afterpay)6% + $0.30
Square Invoices (free plan)3.3% + $0.30

For a $100 in-person card payment, Square charges $2.70, leaving you with $97.30. Online payments cost $3.20 per $100. There are no setup fees, monthly fees, or long-term contracts on the free plan.

Square vs Stripe vs PayPal

For online payments, Square (2.9% + $0.30) matches Stripe exactly. Both are cheaper than PayPal (2.99% + $0.49). Where Square stands out is in-person payments at 2.6% + $0.10 with free hardware (Square Reader), while Stripe Terminal charges the same rate but requires purchasing hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Square charge per transaction?

Square charges 2.6% + $0.10 for in-person payments and 2.9% + $0.30 for online payments. Manually keyed-in transactions are 3.5% + $0.15.

Does Square have monthly fees?

The free plan has no monthly fees. Square Plus costs $29/month per location and offers additional features like advanced team management and loyalty programs.

Is Square or Stripe cheaper?

For online payments, they're identical (2.9% + $0.30). For in-person payments, both charge 2.6% + $0.10, but Square includes a free card reader while Stripe Terminal hardware must be purchased.

Is Square good for small businesses?

Yes. Square is popular with small businesses because it has no monthly fees, provides a free card reader, and includes a free POS system. It's ideal for businesses with a mix of in-person and online sales.