Square Fee Calculator
Calculate exact Square fees (2.9% + $0.30). See your net payout on any amount and how much to invoice to avoid losing money to processing costs.
Verified 2026 standard rate
2.9% + $0.30
Payment Processor
Square Net Payout:
$0.00
You keep —
Fees —
Processing Fee:
-$0.00
Invoice this to receive exact amount:
$0.00
Square Fee Schedule Table ($10 to $10,000)
| Invoice Amount | Square Fee | You Receive (Net) | Ask For (Zero Fee Loss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | -$0.59 | $9.41 | $10.61 |
| $25 | -$1.02 | $23.98 | $26.06 |
| $50 | -$1.75 | $48.25 | $51.80 |
| $100 | -$3.20 | $96.80 | $103.30 |
| $250 | -$7.55 | $242.45 | $257.78 |
| $500 | -$14.80 | $485.20 | $515.24 |
| $1000 | -$29.30 | $970.70 | $1030.18 |
| $2500 | -$72.80 | $2427.20 | $2574.97 |
| $5000 | -$145.30 | $4854.70 | $5149.64 |
| $10000 | -$290.30 | $9709.70 | $10298.97 |
How Square Fees Work in 2026
Square operates in the Payment Processor sector with a standard transaction rate of 2.9% plus a fixed fee of $0.30 per transaction. For example, on a $100.00 payment, Square deducts $3.20, leaving you with a net payout of $96.80. On a $1,000.00 transaction, your net payout is $970.70 after the $29.30 processing fee. If you accept international payments or currency conversions, an additional 1.0% cross-border fee may apply.
The formula (Verified 2026)
- Fee
- amount × 2.9% + $0.30
- International add-on
- +1.0% of the amount
- Invoice to receive an exact net
- (amount + $0.30) ÷ (1 − 2.9%)
- Official Rate Reference
- Square Official Fee Schedule 2026 ↗
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Square charge per transaction in 2026?
The standard Square processing fee is 2.9% + $0.30 per domestic transaction. International or currency conversion transactions add roughly 1.0%.
How much is the Square fee on $1,000?
For a $1,000 USD payment, Square charges $29.30 in standard fees, meaning you receive $970.70 net in your account.
How do I pass Square fees to my client?
To receive the exact net amount after Square deducts its 2.9% + $0.30 fee, use the Reverse Invoice formula: (Desired Amount + $0.30) / (1 - 0.0290).
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