<h2>Add fees to orders based on payment method</h2>
The Payment Gateway Based Fees extension enables you to add a fee to an order, depending on the chosen payment gateway.
The fee can be automatically assessed on the price of certain products in the cart or the cart total, in addition to being changed on an order by the shop administrator at any time. A fee may also be applied manually, i.e., if the customer wants to switch payment methods after checkout is completed.
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<h3>General options overview:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Enable/Disable additional fees for entire website without removing data</li>
<li>Enable additional fees for a single gateway or a single product</li>
<li>Automatic calculation of fees for each gateway or each product</li>
<li>Change the automatically calculated fee on the order page</li>
<li>Option to manually add a fee to an order, after the user completes checkout</li>
<li>Option to manually add a fee to orders you create on the admin page</li>
<li>Define a maximum and/or minimum limit to which a fee is added at the cart level</li>
<li>Define a maximum and/or minimum fee value to add</li>
<li>Exclude fees for defined customer E-Mails</li>
<li>Define a maximum limit to which a fee is added for a product</li>
<li>Tax calculation for additional fees is also supported</li>
<li>Three calculation methods:
<ol>
<li>“Fixed amount”: Adds a fixed amount</li>
<li>“add % to total amount”: Adds a percentage depending on the total amount of the product price or order total</li>
<li>“include % in total amount”: The fee is calculated as a commission rate (you will be payed the total amount of the order)</li>
</ol>
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<li>WPML compatible – fee caption/title can be translated (requires WPML 4.2.8 or later)</li>
<li>Since version 5.0 WooCommerce Block Checkout is supported</li>
<li>Since version 5.2 in active beta support for automated taxes when using plugin <a href="https://woocommerce.com/products/tax/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WooCommerce Tax (WooCommerce Shipping & Tax)</a> – version 2.8.8 or higher.</li>
</ul>
The Payment Gateway Based Fees extension is currently not compatible with the automated taxes service of the Jetpack plugin (except when using version 5.2 or higher with WooCommerce Tax plugin 2.8.8 or higher). Please select “Disable automated taxes” (Tax tab) on the WooCommerce settings page. We will support this feature as soon as 3rd party plugins can hook into the automated tax calculation.

Payment Gateway Based Fees

Add fees to orders based on the selected payment method

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Features</h2>
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<li>Apply a global extra fee across all payment gateways in one step to simplify your checkout fee strategy. Example: Add a 2% processing fee that automatically applies to every payment method without setting them up individually.</li>
<li>Charge fees or offer discounts based on the payment method to balance transaction costs. Example: Charge an extra $0.30 for PayPal payments or offer a 2% discount for Direct Bank Transfers.</li>
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Configure more than one fee for a single payment gateway to cover additional costs. Example: Add a $0.30 fee for processing PayPal payments and an additional 3.9% charge for the order total.
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Add specific fees for certain product categories or exclude them entirely for others. Example: Apply a 2% fee for electronics and exclude fees for apparel purchases. 
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<li>Apply payment gateway fees conditionally based on the selected shipping method to fine-tune your checkout costs. Example: Add a ₹50 fee for Cash on Delivery only when Flat Rate Shipping is used, and skip it for Free Shipping.</li>
<li>Choose whether fixed product-level fees are charged once or multiplied by quantity for more accurate cost control. Example: Charge a ₹100 fee per item for fragile goods, so ordering 3 units adds ₹300 instead of just ₹100.</li>
<li>Tailor fees to reflect regional transaction costs or currency exchange charges. Example: Add a 4.4% fee for non-U.S. payments and 2.9% for U.S.-based transactions.</li>
<li>Apply percentage-based fees either on each product or the full cart total when fees are set at the product level. Example: Add a 5% handling fee per product for fragile items or apply 5% to the entire cart for bulk orders.</li>
<li>Avoid cart abandonment by informing customers of fees upfront on the product page. Example: Show “2.5% extra charge applies for PayPal payments” on the product details page.</li>
<li>Customize fees as a fixed amount or a percentage of the total order value. Example: Apply a 2.5% fee on the total order value for credit card payments or charge a flat $0.50.</li>
<li>Avoid discouraging small orders by waiving fees below a set order amount. Example: No additional fees for orders under $20.</li>
<li>Set payment gateway-specific fees or discounts for individual products to handle product-based pricing strategies. Example: Add a ₹50 fee for COD only on heavy items, or offer a 5% discount for prepaid orders on select electronics.</li>
<li>Set fee limits to keep charges reasonable and predictable. Example: Cap the fee at $5 for high-value orders while maintaining a minimum of $1.</li>
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Ensure some payment methods remain fee-free to encourage their usage. Example: No extra charges for Stripe payments while fees apply to others.
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<li>Apply or skip fees depending on whether a coupon is used during checkout. Example: Waive the payment gateway fee if the customer uses a 10% discount coupon.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance by applying taxes to gateway fees where required. Example: Add a 7% tax to a $2.00 payment gateway fee in applicable regions.</li>
<li>Keep gateway fees fair by calculating them only on product costs. Example: Apply a 2% fee on the subtotal without including shipping charges in the calculation. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Manage Payment Gateway Charges and Maintain Transparent Pricing </h2>
The Payment Gateway Based Fees & Discounts plugin allows you to add extra fees as a fixed amount or a percentage of the cart total. It also lets you offer discounts, acting as cashback, for specific payment gateways. Additionally, it ensures transparency by showing the exact fee amount during checkout.
<h3>Add Extra Fees or Discounts for Payment Gateways <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18734004790110" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dbt.png" alt="" width="980" height="536" /> Set Multiple Fees for Each Payment Gateway </h3>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18734004790113" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/credit-card-fees-and-additional-fees.png" alt="" width="980" height="568" />
<h3>Apply Fees Based on Product Categories</h3>
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<h3>Adjust Fees by Customer’s Country or State</h3>
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<h3>Display Transparent Fee Information on Product Pages</h3>
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Use Fixed or Percentage-Based Fees for Order Totals
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<h3>Skip Fees for Orders Below a Certain Subtotal</h3>
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<h3>Apply Minimum and Maximum Fee Values</h3>
 
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<h3>Exclude Certain Gateways from Fees</h3>
 
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Enable Fees Based on Coupon Usage
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Add Taxes to Payment Gateway Fees
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18734004790131" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/tax-totals-applied-to-cod-fee.png" alt="" width="762" height="660" />
<h3>Exclude Shipping Costs from Fee Calculations</h3>
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Percentage Fee Calculation on Entire Cart or Individual Products When Fees Are Enabled at Product Level
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18734005462583" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Percentage-Fees-calculations-on-whole-cart-or-on-individual-product-when-fees-enabled-at-product-level-1.png" alt="" width="980" height="659" />
Payment Gateway-Based Fees Per Product
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18734005467757" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/paymen-gateway-based-fees-per-product.png" alt="" width="980" height="391" />
Global Extra Fee to Be Applied to All Respective Payment Gateways <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18734005467767" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Global-extra-fee-to-be-applied-on-all-the-respective-payment-gateways.png" alt="" width="980" height="493" />Fixed Fee Calculation: Apply Once or Multiply by Product Quantity at the Product Level 
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18734005467771" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fixed-Fees-calculations-only-once-or-multiply-by-product-quantity-at-product-level.png" alt="" width="980" height="633" />
Fee Based on Shipping Methods
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18734005467774" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fee-based-on-shipping-methods.png" alt="" width="980" height="693" />
<h2>Payment Gateway Based Fees and Discounts Free Vs Premium – Full Feature Comparison</h2>
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Payment Gateway Based Fees and Discounts Pro

Add custom fees or discounts to payment gateways to balance transaction costs, encourage cost-effective payment methods, and maintain transparency at checkout.

Payment Gateway Based Fees vs Payment Gateway Based Fees and Discounts Pro