Whatnot fees in 2026
Every fee Whatnot charges sellers in the United States, the United Kingdom, France and 6 more countries, what you keep at each price, and how it compares with the other marketplaces.
The short answer
In the United States: Sellers pay a commission (8%) and payment processing (2.9% + $0.30). Commission falls with sales volume (Fashion down to 4.5%).
Assumes $4.00 postage paid by the buyer, passed straight on to the carrier.
What you keep from a Whatnot sale in the United States
| Sale price | Fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $1.51 | $8.49 |
| $25 | $3.14 | $21.86 |
| $50 | $5.87 | $44.13 |
| $100 | $11.32 | $88.68 |
| $250 | $27.67 | $222.33 |
Fees include VAT where it applies; optional extras (promoted, boosted or ad sales) are left out. $4.00 postage paid by the buyer.
Every Whatnot fee, country by country
United States
| Fee | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Commission: 8% | Seller |
| Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.30 | Seller |
Commission falls with sales volume (Fashion down to 4.5%). Source: Whatnot’s fee page.
United Kingdom
| Fee | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Commission: 6.67% | Seller |
| Payment processing: 2.42% + £0.25 | Seller |
| VAT on fees (20%) | Seller |
Commission falls with sales volume (Fashion down to 4.25%). Source: Whatnot’s fee page.
France and Austria
| Fee | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Commission: 6.67% | Seller |
| Payment processing: 2.42% + €0.25 | Seller |
| VAT on fees (20%) | Seller |
Commission falls with sales volume (Fashion down to 4.25%). Source: Whatnot’s fee page.
Germany
| Fee | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Commission: 6.67% | Seller |
| Payment processing: 2.42% + €0.25 | Seller |
| VAT on fees (19%) | Seller |
Commission falls with sales volume (Fashion down to 4.25%). Source: Whatnot’s fee page.
Netherlands and Belgium
| Fee | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Commission: 6.67% | Seller |
| Payment processing: 2.42% + €0.25 | Seller |
| VAT on fees (21%) | Seller |
Commission falls with sales volume (Fashion down to 4.25%). Source: Whatnot’s fee page.
Canada
| Fee | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Commission: 8% | Seller |
| Payment processing: 2.9% + C$0.30 | Seller |
Commission falls with sales volume (Fashion down to 4.5%). Source: Whatnot’s fee page.
Australia
| Fee | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Commission: 8% | Seller |
| Payment processing: 2.9% + A$0.30 | Seller |
Commission falls with sales volume (Fashion down to 4.5%). Source: Whatnot’s fee page.
How Whatnot compares in the United States
On a $25 sale, Whatnot ranks 7th of 14 marketplaces in the United States by what you keep.
| Marketplace | Seller fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Depop | $1.41 | $23.59 |
| TikTok Shop | $1.74 | $23.26 |
| Discogs | $2.61 | $22.39 |
| Facebook Marketplace | $2.90 | $22.10 |
| Mercari | $2.90 | $22.10 |
| StockX | $3.00 | $22 |
| Whatnot | $3.14 | $21.86 |
| Etsy | $3.21 | $21.80 |
| Grailed | $3.49 | $21.51 |
| eBay | $4.34 | $20.66 |
| Poshmark | $5.00 | $20 |
| AbeBooks | $5.35 | $19.65 |
Standard seller account on each, default category, no optional extras. Compare at your own price.
How to pay less in Whatnot fees
- Commission falls as your sales volume rises, so the rate in the table is the starting point, not a fixed cost.
- Payment processing is charged on the order total, including shipping and tax, on top of commission.
More on Whatnot
- Whatnot fee calculator — your price, your postage, your profit.
- How to sell on Whatnot
- What you keep from a £25 sale on every marketplace
Fees on other marketplaces: eBay · Etsy · Depop · Poshmark · Mercari · Vinted · Grailed · StockX · Amazon · Facebook Marketplace · TikTok Shop · Vestiaire Collective · Discogs · Cardmarket
Fees checked against each marketplace's own fee page on 27 September 2026. Category-specific, international and currency-conversion fees aren't included — check the marketplace's page before pricing something unusual.
Questions
How much does Whatnot take from a $25 sale?
Sellers pay a commission (8%) and payment processing (2.9% + $0.30). On a $25 sale with $4.00 postage paid by the buyer in the United States, Whatnot takes $3.14 and you keep $21.86.
Does Whatnot charge to list an item?
No. Whatnot does not charge to list an item; its fees are taken when the item sells.
How much does Whatnot charge sellers in the United Kingdom?
Sellers pay a commission (6.67%) and payment processing (2.42% + £0.25). VAT at 20% is added to those fees.
How much does Whatnot charge sellers in France?
Sellers pay a commission (6.67%) and payment processing (2.42% + €0.25). VAT at 20% is added to those fees.
How much does Whatnot charge sellers in Germany?
Sellers pay a commission (6.67%) and payment processing (2.42% + €0.25). VAT at 19% is added to those fees.
How can I sell on Whatnot and other marketplaces at the same time?
List the item once on FLUF and it is published on Whatnot and the other marketplaces you connect, at the price you set for each. When it sells on one, FLUF takes it down from the others so you never sell it twice.
