Guide
How to price a sale so Stripe fees are covered
Work backward from the amount you want to receive instead of guessing at a markup.
Start with the essential
A percentage fee plus a fixed fee means a flat price increase is not always enough. If you want to receive a target amount after payment processing, calculate the charge from the net amount rather than adding a rough percentage to the price.
Put it into practice
Use your own Stripe rate and fixed fee first. Start with the net amount you need, add the fixed fee, then divide by one minus the percentage rate. Round the final customer price in a way that fits your product and local currency, then check the estimated payout again.
A detail worth checking
Do not treat one rate as universal. International cards, currency conversion, payment methods, refunds, and taxes can add costs that are not covered by a basic card-rate estimate. Make the base price sustainable, then decide whether these exceptional costs belong in your margin or in a separately disclosed charge.
Your next step
Use the Stripe Fee Calculator to compare the charge amount, the fee, and the estimated net amount before publishing a price. It is especially useful when testing a new product price or deciding how much room a discount leaves you.
Use this as a small, repeatable check rather than a one-time task.