How Square fees work
On the Square Free plan: 2.6% + 15¢ in person, 3.3% + 30¢ for Square Online and invoices, 2.9% + 30¢ through the online API, and 3.5% + 15¢ for keyed-in cards.
- Square Plus and Premium plans have different rates.
You receive = amount charged − Square fees Profit = you receive − cost of what you sold Margin = profit ÷ amount charged
Source: Square: fees, Square: our fees. Fees checked against Square's official fee page on 28 September 2026. Sales tax collected by the platform is passed on to the tax authority and isn't counted as your money.
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Questions
How much does Square take from a sale?
On the Square Free plan: 2.6% + 15¢ in person, 3.3% + 30¢ for Square Online and invoices, 2.9% + 30¢ through the online API, and 3.5% + 15¢ for keyed-in cards.
How much do I receive from $100.00 on Square?
With the standard option, Square takes $3.60, so you receive $96.40.
Is this calculator made by Square?
No. It's an independent calculator. Square is a trademark of its owner. Fees can differ by category, account and promotions, so check a real sale's fee breakdown.