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Stripe Fee Calculator

Calculate Stripe processing fees for different card types. Free for African businesses.

Enter Transaction Details

US-issued credit/debit cards and most international Visa/Mastercard

Your Results

Enter your transaction amount and click "Calculate Fees" to see your results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 for standard card payments. African-issued cards cost 3.5% + $0.30 due to local processing rates. International cards cost 3.9% + $0.30 (includes 1% cross-border fee). ACH direct debit is 0.8% + $0.30, capped at $5.
Stripe is available in select African countries including South Africa, Nigeria (via Stripe Atlas or partner integrations), Kenya, and Egypt. For countries where Stripe is not directly available, African businesses often use Paystack (owned by Stripe) or Flutterwave as alternatives.
Standard cards (2.9% + $0.30) are for US-issued cards. African-issued cards have a higher rate (3.5% + $0.30) because of local processing requirements and higher interchange fees in African markets. International cards (3.9% + $0.30) include a 1% cross-border fee.
To reduce Stripe fees, encourage ACH payments (0.8% capped at $5) for US customers, optimize your billing to reduce failed payments, and consider using local payment gateways like Paystack or Flutterwave for African customers.
Stripe charges 0.8% + $0.30 for ACH direct debit payments, but the total fee is capped at $5.00. This makes ACH very cost-effective for large transactions. For a $1,000 payment, the fee would be $5.00 instead of $8.30 without the cap.

Understanding Stripe Fees for African Businesses

Stripe is one of the most popular payment processing platforms for online businesses. For African entrepreneurs, understanding Stripe's fee structure is essential for pricing products correctly and maintaining healthy profit margins.

Fee Types by Card Origin

  • Standard Cards (2.9% + $0.30): US-issued credit/debit cards and most international Visa/Mastercard
  • African Cards (3.5% + $0.30): Cards issued by African banks — higher due to local processing rates
  • International Cards (3.9% + $0.30): Non-US cards with cross-border fee included
  • ACH Direct Debit (0.8% + $0.30): US bank transfers — capped at $5 total fee

Use our Stripe fee calculator to determine exactly how much you'll receive after processing fees. This is crucial for pricing your products and services correctly.

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Fee rates last reviewed: July 2026

Disclaimer: Calculations are estimates based on published platform fee structures. Actual fees may vary depending on account status, location, payment method, and currency. Always verify with Stripe directly before making financial decisions.

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