Shopify Fees UK 2026: Plans, Transaction Charges and Costs
Current Shopify UK plan prices, card-processing rates, third-party transaction charges, VAT treatment and worked £30 and £100 sale examples. Checked 11 August 2026.
Shopify costs £25, £65 or £344 per month in the UK for Basic, Grow or Advanced. Paying yearly upfront lowers the monthly equivalent to £19, £49 or £259. Standard UK online-card fees through Shopify Payments are 2% + 25p, 1.7% + 25p and 1.5% + 25p. Rates checked 11 August 2026; tax may apply.
Shopify fees at a glance
| Charge and when it applies | Published amount |
|---|---|
| Basic, Grow and AdvancedMonth-to-month subscription | £25 · £65 · £344/month |
| Yearly billingFull year paid upfront | £19 · £49 · £259/month equivalent£228 · £588 · £3,108 upfront |
| Shopify PaymentsStandard UK online card on Basic–Advanced | 1.5%–2% + 25p per sale |
| Third-party payment providerShopify charge added to the provider's own processing fee | 0.6%–2% on Basic–Advanced0.2% on Plus |
| StarterLegacy social and link-selling plan | Not available to new storesExisting merchants should check Admin |
| PlusStarting platform price for a standard setup | £1,950/month on one year£1,800/month on three years |
Plan prices exclude applicable tax. Card and transaction charges depend on the plan, payment method and provider.
How much is Shopify per month in the UK?
| Plan and typical fit | Published price |
|---|---|
| StarterLegacy lightweight plan for social and link selling | Not open to new storesExisting merchants should check Admin; leaving the plan is irreversible |
| BasicA full online store for a solo seller or small business | £25/monthOr £228 upfront yearly — £19/month equivalent; saves £72 |
| GrowA growing store that needs more staff accounts and reporting | £65/monthOr £588 upfront yearly — £49/month equivalent; saves £192 |
| AdvancedHigher-volume selling with advanced reporting and lower card rates | £344/monthOr £3,108 upfront yearly — £259/month equivalent; saves £1,020 |
| PlusEnterprise and complex, high-volume businesses | £1,950/monthOne-year term; from £1,800/month on a three-year term |
Yearly prices are monthly equivalents and the full year is charged upfront. Starter is now closed to new stores; an existing merchant who leaves it cannot return.
Annual plans are paid upfront, and Shopify says subscription charges are generally non-refundable. See its billing terms and Plus contract pricing.
Shopify transaction fees vs Shopify Payments fees
A Shopify Payments fee is the cost of processing a card or another supported payment method. Shopify's third-party transaction fee is an extra percentage charged when an outside gateway processes the order. If Shopify Payments is your sole provider, Shopify normally does not add that second fee to payments it processes.
| Plan | UK online card | Amex / international | In person | Third-party provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 2% + 25p | 3.1% + 25p | 1.7% | 2% |
| Grow | 1.7% + 25p | 2.7% + 25p | 1.6% | 1% |
| Advanced | 1.5% + 25p | 2.5% + 25p | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Plus | From 1.3% + 25p | Most competitive | Most competitive | 0.2% |
The final column is Shopify's additional charge; the payment provider's own fee is extra. Klarna and local payment methods have separate published rates.
Does Shopify take a cut of every sale?
On a £100 Basic order through an outside gateway, Shopify adds £2 before that provider's own fee. In a mixed setup, Shopify Payments-processed transactions use the standard Shopify Payments rate plus 1.25%. Manual methods and POS are exempt; PayPal Express is also exempt while Shopify Payments is active, though PayPal may still charge.
Stores created from 12 May 2025 pay the plan's third-party transaction fee on amounts covered by store credit or gift cards. Sole-provider Plus stores are waived. See the calculation and exemptions.
How much does Shopify take from a £30 or £100 sale?
| Plan | £30 fee | £30 payout | £100 fee | £100 payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £0.85 | £29.15 | £2.25 | £97.75 |
| Grow | £0.76 | £29.24 | £1.95 | £98.05 |
| Advanced | £0.70 | £29.30 | £1.75 | £98.25 |
Assumes Shopify Payments is the sole provider, a standard domestic online card and a GBP payout. Subscription, sales VAT, apps, fulfilment, refunds and product costs are excluded; payout is not profit.
Fee = order total × rate + 25p. On Basic, £30 × 2% + 25p = 85p.
Which plan is cheapest at your sales volume?
| Plan comparison | Monthly card sales at parity |
|---|---|
| Basic → Grow2% falls to 1.7% | About £10,000 on yearly billingAbout £13,333 on month-to-month billing |
| Grow → Advanced1.7% falls to 1.5% | About £105,000 on yearly billingAbout £139,500 on month-to-month billing |
Uses standard domestic-card rates and list-price subscriptions only. Payment mix, tax, features and every other cost are excluded.
At £10,000 monthly card sales, subscription plus the percentage component is £219 on either annually billed Basic (£19 + £200) or Grow (£49 + £170), before the same 25p per order. Choose Grow sooner only if its features justify the price.
Other Shopify charges sellers often miss
| Charge and trigger | What to budget |
|---|---|
| Apps, themes and domainsOnly when you choose paid options | VariableFree options exist; domains renew and email hosting is separate |
| Shopify retail / POS ProAdvanced retail tools on Basic, Grow or Advanced | £69/month per location, billed yearlyBasic in-person selling is included; Plus includes 20 Pro locations |
| RefundCustomer payment is returned | No new processing feeThe original card fee is not returned; UK third-party transaction fees are also retained |
| Shopify Payments chargebackA UK cardholder disputes the payment | £10The fee and disputed amount are returned if you win |
| Currency conversionCustomer and payout currencies differ | Check Settings → PaymentsA percentage fee can apply; use the rate shown for your store |
| Non-GBP payoutAdvanced or Plus Multi-Currency Payouts, even without conversion | 1.5% Advanced · 1% PlusNo fee for a domestic GBP payout |
| Shopify Tax in the UK, EU or CanadaSelected, active for that region and at or above the applicable £100,000 threshold | 0.25% or 0.15% on PlusCapped at 99p/order; US rates differ and the threshold can be annual or lifetime |
| Synced marketplace ordersMore than 50 synced orders in a month | 1%, capped at £99/monthFirst 50 are included |
| Shipping labelsWhen bought through Shopify | Variable per labelCarrier, service, route, dimensions and weight determine the quote |
Does Shopify charge VAT on its fees?
Do not add 20% to every advertised Shopify fee. Shopify lists prices before applicable tax, but UK merchants generally contract with its Irish entity, so reverse-charge VAT may apply. Shopify labels UK Shopify Payments fee tax as 0% reverse charge. Check each bill because apps and gateways may differ. Customer VAT is separate: UK registration is generally compulsory above £90,000 taxable turnover. Keep the records and check HMRC's guidance or ask an accountant if unsure.
How to reduce your fees
- Check the upfront commitment before choosing yearly billing.
- Compare the all-in gateway cost: provider charge plus Shopify fee, using your real payment mix.
- Audit apps, refunds and currency costs against the margin they help generate.
Where to find the exact charges you paid
- Open Settings → Billing for subscription, app, domain and Shopify transaction charges.
- Open Settings → Payments → View payouts for Shopify Payments processing deductions.
- Export bills and payout records, then reconcile them against each order and refund.
Official sources and update note
Official sources:
- Shopify UK plans and payment rates
- Subscription billing terms, Starter and Plus pricing
- Shopify Payments costs and third-party transaction fees
- Shopify bill charge types, refunds and chargebacks
- Shopify POS pricing and Multi-Currency Payout fees
- Shopify Tax pricing
- Shopify's tax terms, UK payment-fee tax treatment and HMRC reverse-charge guidance