Why do gateways not remit the full amount, and how is the ~2–3% fee accounted for?

Payment providers deduct a processing fee (typically around 2–3%) before remitting, so the business receives less than the order total. Okommerce accounts for this by recording the fee and the net received with full calculation on every payment, rather than pretending the gross is the take. This matters for true margin and for settlement — especially in multi-vendor scenarios where…

Payment providers deduct a processing fee (typically around 2–3%) before remitting, so the business receives less than the order total. Okommerce accounts for this by recording the fee and the net received with full calculation on every payment, rather than pretending the gross is the take. This matters for true margin and for settlement — especially in multi-vendor scenarios where commission is computed on real amounts. The fee isn't hidden; it's an explicit line in the payment record.