Whatnot fee calculator (2026)
Short answer: Whatnot takes a commission on the item price, 8% at the standard tier in most categories and 4% on coins, falling as your sales in the last 28 days pass $15,000. Payment processing adds 2.9% + $0.30 on the full order, including shipping and tax. Pick your category and tier to see your exact fees.
Updated
- Commission (8% of item price)
- $8.00
- Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30)
- $3.43
- Payout to you
- $96.57
- Item cost
- -$40.00
- Shipping label
- -$8.00
How Whatnot fees are worked out
- Commission is charged on the item sale price only. Shipping and tax paid by the buyer are not included.
- Your commission tier depends on your total sales in each 28-day period, starting with the standard tier under $15,000.
- Payment processing is 2.9% + $0.30 on the total the buyer paid: item, shipping and tax.
Current Whatnot seller fees
| Fee | Rate | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Sports cards and TCG | 8% standard, down to 6.5% at $500k+ | Item price |
| Fashion | 8% standard, down to 4.5% at $500k+ | Item price |
| Other collectibles | 8% standard, down to 5% at $500k+ | Item price |
| Coins | 4% standard, down to 3.5% at $500k+ | Item price |
| Everything else | 8% standard, down to 4% at $500k+ | Item price |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 | Item + shipping + sales tax |
Know the sale price before you work out the fees
Fees are a share of the sale, so the number that matters most is what the item will actually sell for. The free eBay price history chart and PSA 10 card price checker show real completed sales, and the eBay Sold Listings API returns up to 240 sold prices per call so your repricer or spreadsheet can run this math on every item automatically.
Selling on more than one marketplace? Put one sale into the seller fee comparison, or open another calculator: eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, Facebook Marketplace.
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Frequently asked questions
What percentage does Whatnot take?
At the standard tier, 8% of the item price in most categories and 4% on coins, plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing on the order total.
How do Whatnot commission tiers work?
Whatnot sets your commission from your sales in each 28-day period. Higher sales unlock a lower rate, with tiers starting at $15,000, $35,000, $50,000, $100,000, $250,000 and $500,000.
Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?
No. Commission is on the item price only. Payment processing does include shipping and tax.
How do I price cards before a Whatnot show?
Check recent sold prices. The free PSA 10 card price checker shows the median, low and high eBay sold price for any card by grade.