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METHODS TO COLLECT MONEY VIA ECOMMERCE:
1. Ecwid:
Pricing Plans:
Free Plan: $0/month with basic features - UP TO 5 PRODUCTS
Venture Plan: $15/month.
Business Plan: $35/month.
Unlimited Plan: $99/month.
Transaction Fees: Ecwid does not charge additional transaction fees; however, standard payment processing fees from integrated payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) apply.
2. PayPal:
Transaction Fees:
Domestic Transactions: 2.99% + fixed fee per transaction.
International Transactions: Additional 1.5% fee applies.
Micropayments: 4.99% + fixed fee for transactions under $10.
Chargeback Fee: $20 per chargeback.
PayPal's fixed fees depend on the currency used in the transaction. Here are the fixed fees for some of the most common currencies:
USD (US Dollar): $0.30 per transaction
EUR (Euro): €0.35 per transaction
GBP (British Pound): £0.30 per transaction
CAD (Canadian Dollar): C$0.30 per transaction
AUD (Australian Dollar): A$0.30 per transaction
JPY (Japanese Yen): ¥40 per transaction
These fixed fees are added on top of the percentage-based fee, which is generally 2.99% for domestic transactions and an additional 1.5% for international transactions.
3. Payhip:
Pricing Plans:
Free Plan: No monthly fee; 5% transaction fee.
Plus Plan: $29/month; 2% transaction fee.
Pro Plan: $99/month; 0% transaction fee.
Payment Processing: Standard PayPal and Stripe fees apply.
4. Stripe: NO MONTHLY FEES
Transaction Fees:
Domestic Transactions: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.
International Transactions: Additional 1% fee applies.
ACH Payments: 0.8% per transaction, capped at $5.
Chargeback Fee: $15, regardless of dispute outcome.
5. Gumroad:
Transaction Fees:
10% flat fee per sale.
Additional payment processing fees: Approximately 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction.
Recent Updates: As of December 2024, Gumroad increased its fees to 10% + $0.50 for organic sales and 30% for sales via Gumroad Discover. citeturn0search0
Alternative Methods:
Sellfy: Offers plans starting at $19/month with no additional transaction fees.
Ko-fi: Free to use with 0% fees on donations; 5% fee on sales for free users.
Stan: Plans starting at $29/month with 0% transaction fees.
When choosing a platform or payment processor, consider factors like monthly fees, transaction fees, and the specific features each offers to determine the best fit for your business needs.