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Whatnot Fee Calculator
The Standard tier (where new sellers start, unless on a promotional rate) pays 8% commission in most categories, plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. Since September 21, 2026 commission drops as your sales grow.
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How Whatnot fees work
- Commission (if not 0% commission above $1,500): 8% of item price
- Commission (if 0% commission above $1,500): 8% of item price, on the part up to $1,500.00
- Commission (if 0% commission above $1,500): $0.00 on the part above $1,500.00
- Payment processing: 2.9% of item price + shipping + sales tax + $0.30
Commission is charged on the item price only. Payment processing is charged on the whole order: item price, shipping and sales tax.
Your tier is set by your total Whatnot sales in your previous four-week period. These are the US rates in effect since September 21, 2026.
Sales tax that some states charge on Whatnot’s fees, Show Boost and Show Promotion fees are not included.
Rates verified against Whatnot Help Center: Whatnot seller fees and Reduced Commission on High-Value Orders and Taxes on Whatnot commissions and fees.
Whatnot fees at common prices
| Sale price | Fees you pay | You receive |
|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | $2.48 | $17.52 |
| $50.00 | $5.75 | $44.25 |
| $100.00 | $11.20 | $88.80 |
| $200.00 | $22.10 | $177.90 |
| $500.00 | $54.80 | $445.20 |
No shipping, sales tax or optional extras included.
Whatnot commission rates by sales tier
Your tier is set by your total sales across all categories in your previous four-week period, and applies to every sale in the next period. Live show sales pay the rate for the show’s category and marketplace sales the rate for the product’s category. Whatnot doesn’t publish which categories count as Other collectibles or Other, and Seller Hub shows the rate charged on each order. US rates; payment processing (2.9% + $0.30) is added on top at every tier.
| Category | Standard $0–$14,999 | Tier 1 $15,000–$34,999 | Tier 2 $35,000–$49,999 | Tier 3 $50,000–$99,999 | Tier 4 $100,000–$249,999 | Tier 5 $250,000–$499,999 | Tier 6 $500,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 8% | 7.75% | 7.5% | 7.25% | 7% | 6.75% | 6.5% |
| Trading card games | 8% | 7.75% | 7.5% | 7.25% | 7% | 6.75% | 6.5% |
| Fashion | 8% | 7% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Other collectibles | 8% | 7.25% | 6.5% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Coins & money | 4% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.55% | 3.5% |
| Other | 8% | 7% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
A $100 trading card sale pays $11.20 in fees at Standard and $10.45 at Tier 3. A 3% rate is a custom rate for high-volume sellers who work with a dedicated account manager; it is not public and not listed.
Selling above $1,500
In eligible categories, the commission stops at $1,500. Selling a $2,000.00 card at Standard, you pay $120.00 commission instead of $160.00, plus $58.30 payment processing on the full amount, and receive $1,821.70. Eligible: Comics & Anime, Toys & Hobbies, Coins & Money, Trading Card Games, Entertainment Cards, sports singles, Bags & Accessories, Jewelry & Watches. Sports breaks and surprise products are excluded.
Whatnot vs eBay, Poshmark and Depop on a $100 sale
| Platform | Fees | You receive |
|---|---|---|
| Depop | $3.75 | $96.25 |
| Whatnot | $11.20 | $88.80 |
| eBay | $14.00 | $86.00 |
| Poshmark | $20.00 | $80.00 |
Whatnot at Standard in trading cards; eBay at its rate for most categories; Poshmark and Depop in the US.
What this calculator leaves out
- Sales tax that some states charge on Whatnot’s commission or processing fee (for example Texas, Ohio and Hawaii).
- Show Boost and Show Promotion fees.
- The Premier Shop commission discount, which ends on October 31, 2026.
- New-seller and limited-time promotional rates.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Whatnot take from a $50 sale?
$5.75 at the Standard tier selling trading cards with no shipping or tax: $4.00 commission (8%) plus $1.75 payment processing (2.9% + $0.30). You receive $44.25.
Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?
No. Commission is charged on the item price only. Payment processing is charged on the whole order, including the shipping and sales tax the buyer pays. On a $10 item with $4.99 shipping, commission is $0.80 and processing is $0.73.
Did Whatnot change its seller fees in 2026?
Yes. Since September 21, 2026, Whatnot’s commission depends on your category and your sales tier, which is set by your sales in your previous four-week period. At the Standard tier (where new sellers start, unless they’re on a promotional rate) the commission is 8% in most categories and 4% on coins; at Tier 6 ($500,000+) it goes as low as 4% (Other) and 4.5% in fashion. Payment processing is 2.9% + $0.30 on the whole order.
How does the 0% commission above $1,500 work?
In eligible categories, Whatnot charges no commission on the part of an order above $1,500. A $2,000.00 trading card pays $120.00 commission instead of $160.00. Payment processing is still charged on the full order. It is a limited-time promotion, so turn it on under More options only while Whatnot still offers it.
Are Whatnot fees the same outside the US?
No. Whatnot sets tier thresholds separately for each market, and the UK, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, France and Belgium have their own commission rates. Canada and Australia use the same payment processing fee as the US (2.9% + $0.30), while the UK and the EU have a different one. In the UK, the EU and Australia, VAT or GST is added to Whatnot’s fees for sellers who are not registered, and for all Irish sellers; registered sellers handle their own tax. This calculator uses the US rates.