Etsy Fees Explained (2026): Every Charge, Clearly

By the Profitvana Editorial Team · Updated August 2026

Etsy does not charge one simple fee — it stacks several. Here is every charge a seller faces in 2026 and what they typically add up to.

Listing fee — $0.20

You pay $0.20 to publish a listing, and it renews automatically (another $0.20) each time the item sells or after four months. Quantity listings renew per sale.

Transaction fee — 6.5%

Etsy takes 6.5% of the total a buyer pays, including the shipping and gift-wrap you charge. This is the largest standard fee for most sellers.

Payment processing — ~3% + $0.25

In the US, Etsy Payments charges about 3% + $0.25 per order; rates differ by country. Together with the transaction and listing fees, most sellers pay roughly 10–11% of the sale.

Offsite Ads — 12% or 15% (sometimes)

If Etsy advertises your listing off-site and it leads to a sale, it charges 12% (or 15% for higher-revenue shops). Shops under a revenue threshold can opt out; larger shops cannot. This only applies to attributed sales, but it can be your biggest fee when it hits.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Etsy take from a sale in total?

Roughly 10–11%: the $0.20 listing fee, the 6.5% transaction fee on item plus shipping, and payment processing of about 3% + $0.25 in the US. Offsite Ads (12–15%) applies only to attributed sales.

Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?

Yes — the 6.5% transaction fee applies to the total the buyer pays, including the shipping and gift-wrap you charge.

How often is the Etsy listing fee charged?

$0.20 when you publish, and again each time the item sells or every four months if it does not — quantity listings renew per unit sold.

Sources

Etsy — Fees & payments policy