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Whatnot Fee Calculator

See Whatnot's commission and processing fees and your payout.

Net profit45.2% margin

$49.71

45%
Gross revenue$110.00
Commission (8.00%)8.00% × $110.00- $8.80
Payment processing (2.90%)2.90% × $110.00- $3.19
Processing fixed fee- $0.30
Your costs- $48.00
Total fees (11.2% of sale)- $12.29
You break even at$44.21
Return on cost103.6%
Net profit$49.71

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. Fees checked Aug 13, 2026 against the official Whatnot fee schedule. Last fee change May 2026.

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 priceWhatnot feesYou 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.

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