No, Wix does not take a percentage of your sales on its paid plans, so there is no extra commission on what you sell. What you do pay is a standard payment processing fee on each transaction, around 2.9% plus 30 cents for card payments through Wix Payments. That fee covers processing, not a cut for Wix itself. Below is the full breakdown, including one exception for subscriptions, and how Wix compares to Shopify and Squarespace. Fees change, so confirm the current rates on Wix before you rely on them.
Wix transaction and payment processing fees explained
There are two different things people mix up: transaction fees and processing fees. A transaction fee is an extra cut some platforms take on top of processing, purely for using their system. Wix does not charge this on its paid plans. A processing fee is what any payment processor charges to move the money, and it is unavoidable no matter which platform you use. On Wix Payments, that fee is around 2.9% plus 30 cents per card transaction, with American Express and PayPal slightly higher. So when people ask if Wix takes a percentage of sales, the honest answer is that Wix itself does not, but the payment processor always will, exactly as it would on any other builder.
Wix Payments vs third party processors
Wix Payments is the built in processor, and it is the simplest option since it is already integrated. You can also connect third party processors like PayPal or Stripe where available. The processing rates are broadly similar across these, so the choice is more about convenience and which options your customers prefer. Using Wix Payments keeps everything in one dashboard, which most small sellers find easier. One point worth noting: if you sell recurring subscriptions, memberships, or paid plans, Wix does add a transaction fee of roughly 2 to 4 percent depending on your plan, on top of processing. For one off product sales, that extra fee does not apply.
Full cost breakdown of selling on Wix
To sell on Wix, your real costs are the plan plus processing, not a sales commission. Here is what that looks like in practice.
- A Business or eCommerce plan: a fixed monthly fee that enables online selling. This is the main cost and it does not scale with your sales.
- Payment processing: around 2.9% plus 30 cents per card sale, or a little more for Amex and PayPal.
- Subscriptions only: an extra 2 to 4 percent transaction fee on recurring payments, depending on your plan.
- Optional extras: a domain, premium apps, or paid themes if you choose them.
For most sellers, that means a predictable monthly plan plus a normal processing fee per order. If you are still setting up, our guide on what to do after you buy a domain covers connecting a domain and the other first steps.
How Wix compares to Shopify and Squarespace on fees
On sales commissions, Wix compares well. Shopify charges its own extra transaction fee, often around 0.5 to 2 percent, unless you use Shopify Payments, which removes it. Squarespace has moved most of its newer commerce plans to no extra transaction fee, similar to Wix, though processing fees still apply everywhere. So the pattern is the same across all three: the platform fee and the processing fee are the real costs, and the main variable is whether the builder adds its own cut when you use an outside processor. Wix keeps this simple by not charging a sales commission on standard product sales, which makes its total cost easy to predict for a small store.
Summary
Wix does not take a percentage of your sales as commission. You pay a fixed monthly plan and a standard processing fee of about 2.9% plus 30 cents per card sale, with a small extra fee only on subscriptions. That makes Wix costs predictable and competitive with Shopify and Squarespace. As always with pricing, confirm the current numbers on Wix before you commit, since fee pages change over time. For more on running an online business, see the ways to monetize a site and the tools that make it easier.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wix charge transaction fees?
Wix does not charge its own transaction fee on standard product sales with a paid plan. You only pay the payment processing fee, around 2.9% plus 30 cents per card sale. The one exception is subscriptions and memberships, which carry an extra 2 to 4 percent fee depending on your plan.
What percentage does Wix Payments take?
Wix Payments charges roughly 2.9% plus 30 cents per card transaction, which is a processing fee rather than a cut of your profit. American Express and PayPal are a little higher, and cross border sales add a small extra percentage. These rates are in line with other standard payment processors.
Is Wix good for ecommerce?
Wix is a solid choice for small and medium online stores, with easy setup, no sales commission, and predictable costs. It suits sellers who want a simple all in one builder. Very large or highly specialized stores may prefer a dedicated platform like Shopify, but for most sellers Wix handles ecommerce well.
What are the hidden costs of Wix?
The main costs people overlook are the extra 2 to 4 percent fee on subscriptions, processing fees on every sale, and optional add ons like premium apps or paid themes. There is no surprise sales commission, but reading the current fee page before committing helps you avoid any unexpected charges.