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Whatnot Fee Calculator
See Whatnot's commission and processing fees and your payout.
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Whatnot charges an 8% commission plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing (~9.5% total). Coins are 4% and electronics 5%. No listing or monthly fees. Last updated 2026-05.
How Whatnot fees work
Whatnot, the live-selling marketplace, charges an 8% commission on each sale plus payment processing of around 2.9% + $0.30.
This calculator combines both so live sellers can see their real take-home per item.
Example: what you keep on Whatnot
Here is what Whatnot’s fees look like at a few common sale prices, before your own product and shipping costs:
| Sale price | Whatnot fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | - $3.03 | $21.98 |
| $100.00 | - $11.20 | $88.80 |
| $500.00 | - $54.80 | $445.20 |
Enter your own numbers in the calculator above for an exact figure, including your item and shipping costs.
Whatnot fees, broken down
- Commission — 8.00% of each sale (item plus the shipping you charge).
- Payment processing — 2.90% of each sale (item plus the shipping you charge).
- Processing fixed fee — a flat $0.30 per order.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Whatnot take per sale?+
An 8% commission plus about 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing — roughly 11% total.
Are Whatnot fees charged on shipping?+
The commission generally applies to the item price plus the shipping charged.