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Whatnot fee calculator: how Whatnot fees are calculated
Whatnot fees broken down: commission on the sale price, processing on the order total plus a fixed fee, and how to calculate them by hand, with US and UK examples.
Published
Short answer: Whatnot takes two fees per sale. Commission is a percentage of the item's sale price only. Payment processing is a percentage of the whole order (item plus buyer-paid shipping, plus tax where applicable) plus a fixed amount per order. Published US/Canada/Australia defaults: 8% commission in most categories and 2.9% + $0.30 processing. UK/EU defaults: 6.67% commission and 2.42% + £/€0.25 processing, with VAT on fees.
Figures are Whatnot's published defaults as checked on 2026-09-13. Rates, category exceptions and promos change, so confirm in the Whatnot Help Center and your Seller Hub, which is the source of truth for payouts. Not affiliated with Whatnot.
Fee formula
- Commission = commission rate × item sale price.
- Processing = processing rate × (sale price + buyer shipping + buyer tax where applicable) + fixed fee.
- UK/EU only: add VAT on the fees (commonly 20%).
- Net payout = sale price − commission − processing (− VAT on fees).
- Profit = net payout − cost of goods − supplies − any shipping you pay yourself.
Default rates (as published, checked 2026-09-13)
| Region | Commission | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| US / Canada / Australia | 8% most categories; 4% Coins & Money and pallets; 0% above $1,500 on eligible high-value collectibles | 2.9% + $0.30 per order |
| UK / EU | 6.67% | 2.42% + £/€0.25, plus VAT on fees |
Worked examples (illustrative)
US: $20 sale, buyer pays $5 shipping (order value $25). Commission 8% × $20 = $1.60. Processing 2.9% × $25 + $0.30 = $1.03. Total fees $2.63, net payout $17.37.
UK: £20 sale, buyer pays £4 shipping (order value £24). Commission 6.67% × £20 = £1.33. Processing 2.42% × £24 + £0.25 = £0.83. Fees £2.16 plus 20% VAT £0.43 = £2.59, net payout about £17.41.
Note that a higher buyer shipping charge raises your processing fee but not your commission.
For profit after cost of goods and supplies, see Whatnot fee calculator: real profit per sale.
Doing it faster
The free Marketplace Fee Calculator spreadsheet compares Whatnot, Etsy and Faire fees side by side with editable rates. For whole shows, the Whatnot Seller Profit Calculator ($8 one-time, single offline HTML file) handles regions, category presets, the high-value cliff, bulk CSV and a show-night print sheet. It is an estimate, not a replacement for Seller Hub, and not tax advice.
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FAQ
How much does Whatnot take per sale?
With US defaults, 8% commission on the sale price plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the order total. Some categories and regions differ; check Whatnot's fee page.
Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?
No, commission is on the item sale price. Processing is charged on the order total, which includes buyer-paid shipping.
Is there a free Whatnot fee calculator?
The free Marketplace Fee Calculator spreadsheet compares Whatnot, Etsy and Faire fees with editable rates; the paid Whatnot Seller Profit Calculator adds bulk CSV and show summaries.