How do you calculate transaction fees?

Fee = Amount × (Rate/100) + Fixed Fee. Net = Amount − Fee.

What is a reverse fee calculator?

A reverse fee calculator shows how much to invoice so you receive a desired net amount after fees are deducted.

Can I use it for PayPal, Stripe, Upwork, Fiverr or crypto?

Yes. Set the fee rate and fixed fee to match the payment processor or platform you use.

What is the cheapest way to receive international payments?

Crypto stablecoins like USDT typically charge 0.1% or less versus 2.9%-4.4% for PayPal, which is why eligible freelancers sometimes switch to exchanges such as Bybit where available.

Stop losing money to payment fees.

Free calculator for PayPal, Stripe, Upwork, Fiverr and crypto. See the exact fee, the net you'll receive, and the reverse fee (how much to invoice). Used by freelancers, sellers and SaaS teams.

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2.9%+$0.30PayPal US fee

4.4%+$0.30PayPal International

~0.1%USDT on Bybit

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Why USDT on Bybit vs other exchanges

Three major crypto exchanges accept USDT. Here is what each charges; availability and rewards depend on your country.

Exchange	Spot fee	USDT deposit	P2P	Sign-up bonus
Bybit (where eligible)	0.10% (often lower w/code)	Usually free	Many local markets	Current rewards vary (B43BYNM)
Binance	0.10%	Free	100+	~$100
OKX	0.10%	Free	50+	Variable

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Calculator for your country

Local PayPal fees, currency conversion, and country-specific tax notes for freelance crypto income.

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How much freelancers lose every year

A typical freelancer invoicing $5,000/month loses $1,740/year to PayPal alone.

PayPal US2.9% + $0.30
-$145/mo

PayPal Intl4.4% + $0.30
-$220/mo

Stripe2.9% + $0.30
-$145/mo

USDT on Bybit~0.1%
-$5/mo

That's why eligible freelancers in supported countries set up a Bybit account, accept USDT from clients and withdraw to their bank at the rate they choose. Open a free account →

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FAQ

How do I calculate PayPal or Stripe fees?

Fee = Amount × (Rate/100) + Fixed. Net = Amount − Fee. Enter the rate that matches your country and plan.

What is a reverse fee?

If you need to receive exactly $X after fees, invoice (X + fixed) / (1 − rate). Our calculator shows this as "Ask for".

Is the calculator free and private?

Yes. No account, no login. Everything runs in your browser.

Why compare with USDT / Bybit?

Stablecoin transfer fees are typically 0.1% or less, vs 2.9%-4.4% for PayPal. Over a year this is hundreds to thousands of dollars per freelancer, but exchange availability depends on your country.

Is receiving USDT legal?

In most countries yes — you report it as income. Check local rules; this is not financial advice.

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