Connect Payment Gateway Fees Disclosure
Written By Stefan S.
Last updated 5 months ago
Please Note:
This applies only to PayKickstart Vendors using the Connect Gateway to process customer payments.
Connect by PayKickstart is our integrated payment gateway solution designed to provide a seamless and secure transaction experience. This article provides a transparent breakdown of the processing fees associated with using Connect.
Our fee structure is tiered and based on your monthly revenue, ensuring that as your business grows, your rates become more competitive.
Standard Connect Fee Structure
Your transaction rate is determined by your total processing volume through the Connect gateway in the preceding calendar month.
The rate is automatically adjusted based on your current PayKickstart plan tier.
Each fee consists of a percentage of the transaction amount plus a fixed fee.
Monthly Revenue Range | Connect Fee per Transaction |
up to $3,000 | 2.80% +$0.25 |
$3,001 – $4,000 | 2.80% +$0.25 |
$4,001 – $5,000 | 2.80% +$0.25 |
$5,001 – $10,000 | 2.75% +$0.25 |
$10,001 – $20,000 | 2.70% +$0.20 |
$20,001 – $30,000 | 2.65% +$0.20 |
$30,001 – $40,000 | 2.60% +$0.20 |
$40,001 – $50,000 | 2.55% +$0.20 |
$50,001 – $75,000 | 2.50% +$0.15 |
$75,001 – $100,000 | 2.45% +$0.15 |
$100,001 – $250,000 | 2.40% +$0.15 |
$250,001 – $500,000 | 2.35% +$0.15 |
$500,001 – $1,000,000 | 2.30% +$0.15 |
High-Volume & Enterprise Rates
For merchants processing over $1,000,000 per month, we offer custom, negotiated rates to provide the best possible value for your high-volume business.
Monthly Revenue Range | Connect Fee per Transaction |
$1,000,001+ | Negotiated |
If your monthly revenue falls into any of the following brackets, please contact your account manager or our support team to discuss a custom pricing plan.
$1,000,001 – $2,499,999
$2,500,000 – $4,999,999
$5,000,000 – $9,999,999
$10,000,000 – $19,999,999
$20,000,000 – $49,999,999
$50,000,000 – $99,999,999
$100,000,000+
Unique Plan Fees
Plan Name | Connect Fee per Transaction |
Launch Plan | 2.9%+$0.30 |
Partner Plan | Not Applicable (fee is based off the main Vendor’s account) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is my monthly revenue range calculated?
Your fee tier is based on your successful payment processing volume through the Connect gateway during the previous calendar month.
What if my revenue fluctuates between tiers?
Your rate will be automatically updated at the beginning of each month to reflect the previous month's processing volume.
Who do I contact for negotiated rates?
If you are processing over $1,000,000 per month or anticipate reaching this volume soon, please reach out to our support team or your dedicated customer success manager to begin a conversation about custom rates.
If you have any further questions regarding Connect fees, please contact our support team.