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2026 Whatnot fee schedule: commission on the item price, processing on the order total.
Whatnot Fee Calculator 2026
Whatnot's fees come in two parts: a commission on the item price (8% for standard sellers, as low as 3% for top tiers) and a payment processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 on the whole order. Enter your numbers to see what you actually keep.
-Whatnot commission
-Payment processing fee
-Total fees
-Your payout
-Effective fee on item price
How Whatnot fees work
Every Whatnot sale has two fees. The commission is 8% of the item's sale price for standard sellers, and it falls as low as 3% for sellers in the top tiers. The commission applies to the item price only, not to shipping. The payment processing fee is 2.9% of the whole order total plus a fixed $0.30 per order, and it does include any shipping the buyer pays.
Worked example
Item sells for $50, buyer pays $5 shipping, standard 8% tier.
- Commission: $50 x 8% = $4.00.
- Processing: $55 x 2.9% + $0.30 = $1.90.
- Total fees: $5.90.
- Your payout: $55 - $5.90 = $49.10 (then minus what you actually paid for shipping).
- Effective fee on the item price: 11.8%.
Seller tiers
Whatnot lowers the commission rate as sellers grow: the lowest published tier is 3%. Your tier is assigned by Whatnot based on your sales volume and history. Pick your actual rate in the calculator above to see the difference a tier makes: on a $50 item, moving from 8% to 3% saves you $2.50 per sale.
What each fee is charged on
This is the part that trips sellers up. The commission is charged on the item price only, so free or cheap shipping does not raise it. The processing fee is charged on the order total, item plus whatever shipping the buyer pays, so charging the buyer for shipping raises the processing fee slightly (2.9% of that shipping amount).
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This calculator is an estimate based on Whatnot's published 2026 fee schedule. Promotions, category exceptions, and payout timing can change the final numbers; check Whatnot's seller terms for the current details.
Planning estimate only. Results use the list prices shown and may differ from your actual bill. Terms
Frequently asked questions
What percentage does Whatnot take from sellers?
Standard sellers pay 8% commission on the item price, plus a 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee on the whole order. Top seller tiers pay as little as 3% commission.
Is the commission charged on shipping too?
No. The commission applies to the item price only. The 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee applies to the order total, which includes any shipping the buyer pays.
How do Whatnot seller tiers work?
Whatnot reduces the commission rate as sellers reach higher volume tiers, down to a published low of 3%. Your tier is assigned by Whatnot based on your sales volume and history.
What is the payment processing fee?
2.9% of the order total (item price plus buyer-paid shipping) plus a fixed $0.30 per order.
Is there a fee to list on Whatnot?
No. There is no listing fee; fees are only taken when an item sells.
When do sellers get paid?
Payouts go to the seller's linked payout method after the order is complete. Timing depends on the payout method you choose.
How do Whatnot fees compare to eBay?
eBay's final value fees vary by category and are often higher overall. Whatnot's 8% commission plus processing is usually cheaper for comparable items; run both calculators to compare your exact numbers.
Do the fees change for expensive items?
The percentages stay the same at any price. The fixed $0.30 processing charge matters less as the price rises, so the effective rate falls slightly on expensive items.