Whatnot Fee Calculator
Fees, payout & profit
Estimates only. UK/EU totals include VAT on fees. Break-even ignores the 1,500 promo. Your order receipt in Seller Hub shows the final fees.
How Whatnot Seller Fees Work
Whatnot charges two fees on each sale. Commission is a percentage of the final sale price and excludes shipping and taxes. Payment processing is a percentage of the total order value plus a fixed fee, and that order value usually includes buyer-paid shipping and taxes. There are no fees to create or store listings and no seller subscription.
Fees are calculated per transaction, so two sales at the same item price can pay different processing fees when shipping or tax differs.
Formulas
Processing: (Sale + buyer shipping + buyer tax) × 2.9% + $0.30
Net payout: Sale price − commission − processing
Profit: Net payout − shipping you cover − item cost
Effective fee: Total fees ÷ sale price
Standard Fee Rates by Region
| Category | US / CA / AU | EU / UK |
|---|---|---|
| Comics, TCG, Sports Singles, Toys & Hobbies | 8% | 6.67% + VAT |
| Coins & Money | 4% | 4% + VAT |
| All other categories | 8% | 6.67% + VAT |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.42% + €/£0.25 + VAT |
Standard-tier rates from Whatnot's help center. Some categories have restrictions.
Worked Examples
Example 1: $50 Sale (Whatnot's Own Example)
US seller, 8% commission, buyer pays $58.70 including shipping and tax
Example 2: $25 Sale With $5 Shipping
US seller, 8% commission, no buyer tax
Whatnot Commission Tiers and How to Protect Your Margin
Whatnot moved to tiered commission on September 21, 2026. Your tier comes from your total sales across all categories over a four-week period, and your category sets the rate within that tier. Commission starts at 8% and falls as sales grow, with custom rates as low as 3% for qualified high-volume sellers.
Tier tables differ by category and currency, so this calculator does not guess them. Read your current rate in Seller Hub or on the official Whatnot fee page and type it into My Commission Rate for exact results.
Watch buyer-paid shipping
Higher shipping raises the order value, which raises the processing fee. Bundled orders can lower it.
Know your floor price
Check the break-even price before a show, especially for $1 starts.
Seller coupons reduce your price
Fees apply to the discounted amount. Whatnot-issued coupons, like the first-time buyer coupon, do not reduce your earnings.
Giveaways have no seller fees
You still pay the shipping, so count it in your costs.
Whatnot Fees vs eBay
Whatnot's standard commission plus processing lands around 11% to 12% on a simple order, with no listing or store fees. eBay's final value fee is often quoted near 13% plus a per-order fee, and it varies by category. Fees are only part of the picture: Whatnot sells through live shows while eBay listings sell passively, so compare your net profit and your time on each platform.
Whatnot Fee Calculator: Common Questions
At the standard tier, Whatnot takes 8% commission on the item price in most categories and 4% on Coins & Money, plus payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 on the total order value in the US, Canada and Australia.
Commission is charged on the item price only. Payment processing is charged on the total order value, which usually includes buyer-paid shipping and taxes.
No. Whatnot does not charge fees to create, store or manage listings, and there is no seller subscription.
Your total sales across all categories in a four-week period set your tier, and the commission rate for each category falls at higher tiers. Check your exact rate in Seller Hub.
Subtract commission, payment processing, any shipping you cover and your item cost from the final sale price. Enter your item cost in the calculator and it shows profit and margin.
It uses Whatnot's published standard rates, or your own commission rate if you enter one. It is an estimate, and your order receipt in Seller Hub always shows the final fees.
Commission is 6.67% and processing is 2.42% + €/£0.25, and VAT applies to both fees. The calculator adds VAT on fees when you pick United Kingdom or Europe.
This is an unofficial tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Whatnot. Fees can change without notice. Always verify with Whatnot's official documentation. This page does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. See our Disclaimer.