Pricing
"You are always so efficient and prompt with my requests. Thanks again for a super job. "
- V. Smith, Construction Specification Canada
The Karelo.com Advantage:
- Canadian:
- Bi-lingual
- Support local employment
- Your data stays in Canada
- Outstanding customer service via email and phone
- We do the set-up for you!
- Competitive pricing
Solutions for:
- Conferences, Seminars & Workshops
- Associations & Membership Management
- Sport Events & Clubs
- Schools (athletics, after-school activities)
- Summer Camps
- Donations & more

Fees
Our fees depend on the payment processing option you choose:
OPTION 1: Payment processing through Karelo.com
For a typical $200 transaction, our total fees are 5%; this includes event set-up, customer service and payment processing.
Karelo.com Fees:
- One-time set-up fee: $199
- No monthly or yearly fees
- Transaction fees:
- Amounts <$200 : 6% (minimum $1.50)
- Amounts>=$200 : 5%
- Amounts>=$500 : 4%
Payment Processing Fees
- Payment processing fees included
- Payment processed with Karelo.com's merchant accounts
- Payments with Visa, MasterCard or Interac Online
- Amex available (additional fees)
- No additional fees for refunds
Examples
- $100 transaction:
- Karelo fee: 6% = $6.00
- Credit card fees included
- $200 transaction:
- Karelo fee: 5% = $10.00
- Credit card fees included
- $500 transaction:
- Karelo fee: 4% = $20.00
- Credit card fees included
OPTION 2: Payment processing using your own PayPal business accout or your own Stripe.com account
For a typical $200 transaction, our total fees are 4.8%; this includes event set-up, customer service and payment processing.
Karelo.com Fees:
- One-time set-up fee: $199
- No monthly or yearly fees
- Transaction fees:
- Amounts<$200 : 2% + $0.50 (minimum $1.00)
- Amounts>=$200 : 1.5% + $0.50
- Maximum per transaction: $8
Payment Processing Fees
- 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
- Payment processed with your own Stripe or PayPal account
- Fully integrated; no merchant account needed; easy set-up and administration
- You have direct control over the funds.
- No additional fees for refunds
Examples
- $100 transaction:
- Karelo fee: 2%+0.50 = $2.50
- CC fee: 2.9%+0.30 = $3.20
- Total fees: $5.70 (= 5.7%)b>
- $200 transaction:
- Karelo fee: 1.5%+0.50 = $3.5
- CC fee: 2.9%+0.30 = $6.10
- Total fees: $9.60 (= 4.8%)
- $500 transaction:
- Karelo fee: $8.00
- CC fee: 2.9%+0.30 = $14.80
- Total fees: $22.80 (= 4.56%)
- $750 transaction:
- Karelo fee: $8.00
- CC fee: 2.9%+0.30 = $22.50
- Total fees: $30.05 (= 4%)
GST is added to all Karelo fees.
Please click here for full pricing details and payment processing options
We offer reduced rates for NOT-FOR-PROFITS or if your transaction volume exceed $75,000 per year. Please contact us for a quote
We also offer alternatives to payment processing through Stripe or Paypal: we can handle payment processing for you or you can use your own Moneris or Bambora (formerly Beanstream) online merchant account.