Shopify Fees UK Calculator
Calculate UK Shopify costs with VAT-inclusive pricing and plan-level payment fee assumptions.
Official Sources
Shopify Pricing (United Kingdom) · Plan pricing and online card ratesThird-party transaction fees · Plan-based transaction fee behavior without Shopify PaymentsTaxes on Shopify fees · VAT behavior on Shopify charges and processing feesNotes
- UK prices default to VAT-inclusive mode, then net revenue is derived for margin calculations.
- VAT on Shopify fees is modeled on subscription and payment/transaction fee components.
- Use your processor contract rates when comparing third-party gateway economics.
Shopify United Kingdom Plan Fee Model
Compare monthly subscription costs, Shopify Payments online card rates, and third-party transaction fees by plan.
| Plan | Monthly Billing | Yearly Billing (per month) | Shopify Payments | Third-party Transaction Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £25.00 | £19.00 | 2.00% + £0.25 | 2.00% |
| Shopify (Grow) | £65.00 | £49.00 | 1.70% + £0.25 | 1.00% |
| Advanced | £345.00 | £259.00 | 1.50% + £0.25 | 0.60% |
Understanding Shopify United Kingdom Cost Structure
Subscription + overhead allocation
Subscription, app spend, and monthly operations are allocated per order volume for margin analysis.
Payment and transaction fees
UK Shopify Payments card rates are modeled per plan. If Shopify Payments is disabled, Shopify transaction fees are added by plan tier.
VAT handling
VAT defaults to 20% and is treated as included in customer price. VAT is also modeled on Shopify fee components.
Profit model formula
Net profit = gross revenue charged - platform fees - direct costs - tax remitted. Platform fees include payment processing, Shopify transaction fee (if applicable), subscription allocation, app allocation, operational allocation, and market-configured tax on Shopify fees.
Rates and tax treatment may differ by merchant profile and agreement. Verify live values in your Shopify Admin invoices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Shopify fees are included for United Kingdom?+
Includes plan subscription allocation, Shopify Payments fees, and optional third-party processor + Shopify transaction fees. The calculator also lets you model monthly app and operational overhead per order.
How are subscription fees handled in the calculator?+
Plan subscription cost is converted to per-order cost using your monthly order volume. You can switch between monthly billing and yearly-billed monthly equivalents.
What changes when I do not use Shopify Payments?+
UK Shopify Payments card rates are modeled per plan. If Shopify Payments is disabled, Shopify transaction fees are added by plan tier. You can enter your third-party processor percentage and fixed fee to reflect your real gateway costs.
How does this calculator handle VAT in United Kingdom?+
VAT defaults to 20% and is treated as included in customer price. VAT is also modeled on Shopify fee components. UK pricing is modeled as VAT-inclusive by default. VAT is applied to Shopify fees in this model.