Shopify âĸ Global
Shopify Markets & Global Sales: Navigating Duties, FX Fees, and International Processing
đ Key Takeaways & Executive Summary
- Shopify Markets charges a 1.5% (US) or 2.0% (all other countries) currency conversion fee when converting foreign payments.
- International cards incur standard processing surcharges (+1.0%) on Shopify Payments.
- Automated import duty and tax collection carries a 0.85% (or 1.5% on non-Shopify Payments) platform charge.
- Setting local fixed prices in key foreign currencies protects your profit margins from FX volatility.
Shopify Markets enables e-commerce merchants to sell in over 150 local currencies with localized checkout domains, automated tax calculation, and prepaid customs duties. However, crossing international borders introduces multiple micro-fees that quietly erode product margins if prices are not adjusted dynamically.
The 3 Layers of International Shopify Fees
- Currency Conversion Fee: 1.5% in the US and 2.0% in all other countries, assessed whenever Shopify converts a foreign currency payment into your payout currency.
- International Payment Processing: Up to 1.0% added to your base card processing rate for foreign-issued credit cards.
- Duty & Import Tax Calculation Fee: 0.85% fee per order when utilizing Shopify Payments to calculate and collect prepaid duties (DDP) at checkout.
Model Your International Sales Margins
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