# International Transaction Fees by Payment Gateway

> Compare international transaction fees across major payment gateways. See the hidden costs of cross-border payments and how to reduce them for SaaS.

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Many founders are surprised to learn that they are paying almost 10% of their revenue to their payment gateway. While the headline processing fee might be around 3%, the costs quickly add up when you include the various hidden charges. For instance, many gateways charge an additional 0.4% for invoicing, 0.7% for billing services, and 0.5% for tax collection. When you factor in the surcharge for international transactions, which can range from 2.5% to 4%, the total expense becomes a significant burden on your SaaS or digital products business.

Beyond these direct fees, there are other indirect costs to consider. You often need to pay for separate accounting tools, fraud analytics, and specialized software to manage global compliance. These fragmented services not only increase your monthly expenses but also add complexity to your financial operations. When you consolidate all these costs, it's not uncommon to find that you're losing a substantial portion of your hard-earned revenue to your payment infrastructure.

To avoid these excessive fees and simplify your operations, you should consider a merchant of record like Dodo Payments. We provide an all-in-one solution that includes global payments, tax collection, and compliance management for a single, transparent fee. By leveraging our global payments infrastructure, you eliminate the need for multiple third-party tools and avoid the hidden surcharges associated with traditional payment gateways. Dodo Payments is designed to help you keep more of your revenue while providing a superior experience for your international customers.