Paypal:How to apply a lower merchant rate?
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Paypal:How to apply a lower merchant rate?
- Ref: Email on 2011-04-25
- Here is the procedures:
- Log in to your PayPal account.
- Click "Profile" -> Account Information -> Merchant Fees
- Scroll down to the bottom, click "Apply Now"
- That's it!
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- Click “Fees” at the bottom of the page.
- Click “1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30 USD” under “Get paid.”
- Click “View merchant rate criteria” near the bottom of the page.
- Click “Apply now,” then complete the merchant rate application.
- Read and accept the User Agreement, and then click “Submit.”
- Before the application, you should checked that:
- Your net payment volume for the previous calendar month is more than $3,000.
- Your PayPal account does not have unresolved chargeback’s or has beenlimited.
- Your PayPal account has registered more than 30 days.
- Available Merchant Rates:
| Sales Amount | Rates | Fee@$10 | Fee@$20 | Fee@$30 | Fee@$100 | Fee@$1000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower than HK$25,000 (US$3000) | 3.4% + HK$2.35 | HK$2.69 (26.9%) | HK$3.03 (15.15%) | HK$3.37 (10.23%) | HK$5.75 (5.75%) | HK$36.35 (3.64%) |
| HK$25,000-$75,000 | 2.9% + HK$2.35 | |||||
| HK$75,000-$750,000 | 2.7% + HK$2.35 | |||||
| HK$750,000 or above | 2.4% + HK$2.35 |
- -> Note: VISA or Master charge Paypal a service fee of 2%
- Virtual Terminal: additional 0.5% + $200/mth
- Overseas Card: additional 0.5%

