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Shopify Fees UK 2026 — Every Fee Explained

All Shopify fees for UK-based merchants: plan pricing in GBP, Shopify Payments card processing rates, the transaction fee for third-party gateways, and how UK pricing compares to the US.

By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & PODUpdated Fee data verified against official platform documentation

Shopify UK fee summary (2026)

ItemUK price/rateNotes
Basic plan~£27/moAnnual billing; monthly billing costs more
Shopify plan~£75/moAnnual billing
Advanced plan~£280/moAnnual billing
Shopify Payments (online, Basic)~2.0% + fixed feeUK domestic cards; international cards higher
Shopify Payments (online, Shopify plan)~1.7% + fixed fee
Shopify Payments (online, Advanced)~1.5% + fixed fee
Third-party gateway transaction fee0.5–2% by planOnly if not using Shopify Payments

Source: Shopify UK pricing page· Verified July 2026. GBP rates approximate and subject to Shopify's current published pricing.

UK vs US Shopify pricing comparison

PlanUK (GBP)US (USD)
Basic~£27/mo$39/mo
Shopify~£75/mo$105/mo
Advanced~£280/mo$399/mo

Shopify prices each region in local currency, and the GBP figures aren't a straight currency conversion of the USD prices — they're set independently but land at a broadly comparable relative cost. Always check Shopify's live UK pricing page before committing, as plan pricing changes periodically.

Avoiding the transaction fee in the UK

The same rule applies in the UK as everywhere else: Shopify only charges its extra transaction fee (0.5–2% depending on plan) when you process payments through a third-party gateway instead of Shopify Payments. Since Shopify Payments is fully available to UK merchants, using it as your processor is the simplest way to avoid this fee entirely and pay only the card processing rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shopify cost per month in the UK?
Shopify's UK pricing tracks the same three-tier structure as the US, billed in GBP: Basic around £27/month, Shopify around £75/month, and Advanced around £280/month (annual billing). Monthly billing (no annual commitment) costs more per month across all tiers.
What are Shopify Payments card rates for UK merchants?
UK Shopify Payments online card rates are typically around 2% (Basic), 1.7% (Shopify), and 1.5% (Advanced) plus a small fixed fee per transaction — broadly similar in structure to US rates, though the exact percentage and fixed fee differ slightly by region and card type (UK vs international cards).
Do UK merchants pay Shopify's transaction fee?
Only if using a third-party payment gateway instead of Shopify Payments — same rule as everywhere Shopify operates. Since Shopify Payments is available in the UK, most UK merchants can avoid the extra transaction fee entirely by using it as their processor.
Is VAT added on top of Shopify's fees for UK merchants?
Shopify's subscription fee is generally treated as a B2B service supply; if you're VAT-registered in the UK, Shopify typically doesn't charge UK VAT directly (reverse-charge basis), and you self-account for VAT in your own return. If you're not VAT-registered, check your Shopify billing settings, as VAT treatment can depend on your registered business status.
How does UK Shopify pricing compare to the US?
The plan structure and card processing rate tiers are nearly identical between UK and US Shopify pricing — the main difference is currency (GBP vs USD) and minor variations in the exact processing percentage for domestic vs international cards. Neither market has a fundamentally cheaper or more expensive Shopify offering.