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Blended PSP fee calculator

Mix your payment methods with their fees and approval rates. See what each really costs, the blended rate and what settles to your account.

Currency Volume figures in thousands
Method Volume (k) Fee % Fixed / txn Avg ticket Approval % Effective % Fee cost
Blended
Blended effective rate
Total processing cost
Net settlement

Fees are charged on successful volume only; declined attempts cost nothing here but you lose the deposit. Real contracts add rolling reserves, chargeback and refund fees, monthly minimums, FX markups and settlement delays. Use it to compare a payment mix, not to reconcile an invoice.

What payment processing actually costs

A payment provider quote is rarely a single number. Each method — cards, bank transfer, e-wallets, vouchers, crypto — has its own percentage fee, a fixed fee per transaction, and often a different rate for deposits and withdrawals. On top of that sit rolling reserves, chargeback fees, monthly minimums and FX margins. This calculator takes the volume and mix across your methods and returns the effective cost per method, the blended processing rate across all payments, and the net amount that actually settles to your account after everything is deducted.

The blended rate is what to negotiate on

A provider might advertise a low card rate and make its margin on withdrawals, on a poor FX spread, or on a method your players actually prefer. The only figure that tells you the real cost is the blended rate across your genuine mix, and that is what you should compare between providers and use to negotiate. The fixed per-transaction fee matters most when your average deposit is small — a fixed fee is a far bigger percentage of a small deposit. This tool uses the rates you enter; get them from the provider's schedule of fees, not the sales deck, and re-run it when your method mix shifts.

Frequently asked questions

What is a blended PSP rate?
The total payment-processing cost across every method, divided by total payment volume, expressed as a percentage. It is the single number that reflects what you actually pay, unlike a per-method headline rate.
Why do deposits and withdrawals have different fees?
Withdrawals often carry a higher fixed fee or a payout charge because the provider is pushing money out rather than pulling it in, and some methods only support one direction. Model them separately if your provider prices them differently.
What is a rolling reserve?
A percentage of your processing volume the provider holds back for a fixed period (commonly 5–10% for 90–180 days) as protection against chargebacks and refunds. It is not a fee, but it ties up working capital, so factor it into cash-flow planning even though it is eventually released.
Does the fixed per-transaction fee really matter?
It matters a lot when your average deposit is small. A 0.30 fixed fee is 1% of a 30 deposit but only 0.1% of a 300 deposit. If you serve low-deposit markets, weight your provider choice toward a low fixed component.
Are chargeback costs included?
Only if you enter a chargeback fee and rate. The direct chargeback fee is one part; the lost transaction value and the risk of losing the payment method entirely if your chargeback ratio climbs are larger, harder-to-model costs.
How do I get accurate rates to enter?
Use the provider's formal schedule of fees or your signed agreement, not the sales presentation. Ask specifically about FX margin, monthly minimums, PCI fees and any per-method surcharges — those are where quoted and actual rates diverge.
Should I just pick the provider with the lowest blended rate?
Cost is one factor. Acceptance rate (how many transactions succeed), settlement speed, supported methods in your GEOs, and stability under regulator or bank pressure matter as much — a cheap provider that declines 15% of deposits is expensive.
Is my volume data stored?
No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser; nothing you enter is transmitted or saved.

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