Whatnot Fee Calculator
8% commission on the item (5% electronics, 4% coins) plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the whole order. Enter what you will sell for and what it cost you to see your exact payout and profit.
Enter shipping as the buyer pays it. Your own costs are subtracted after fees to give profit. The URL updates as you type, so you can bookmark or share a scenario.
Whatnot fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Commission, most categories | 8% | Of the item price only, not shipping or tax. |
| Commission, Electronics | 5% | |
| Commission, Coins & Money | 4% | |
| Commission above $1,500 | 0% | On the portion of a single order over $1,500. |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 | Of item + shipping + tax. |
| Listing or subscription fee | $0 | |
| Shipping labels | At cost | Bought through Whatnot and deducted from payouts. |
Full detail, recent changes and ways to pay less: Whatnot seller fees explained.
How much Whatnot takes at common price points
Default options, free shipping, United States seller. Your own item cost is not subtracted here.
| Sale price | Commission | Payment processing | Total fees | Fees % | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $1.20 | $0.74 | $1.94 | 12.93% | $13.06 |
| $40.00 | $3.20 | $1.46 | $4.66 | 11.65% | $35.34 |
| $100.00 | $8.00 | $3.20 | $11.20 | 11.2% | $88.80 |
| $250.00 | $20.00 | $7.55 | $27.55 | 11.02% | $222.45 |
Ways to keep more on Whatnot
- The $0.30 processing fee per order makes $1 giveaway-style sales expensive. Whatnot's own shipping bundling across a stream reduces how often it applies.
- Because commission ignores shipping, a seller who charges realistic shipping keeps more than one who buries shipping in the item price.
- At 8% + 2.9% + $0.30, Whatnot is cheaper than eBay's 13.6% + $0.40 for almost any live-selling category.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Whatnot take from sellers?
8% commission on the item (5% electronics, 4% coins) plus a 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee on the whole order including shipping and tax.
Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?
No. Commission is on the item price only. The payment processing fee does apply to shipping and tax.
How much does Whatnot take from a $100 sale?
Standard category, free shipping, no tax: $8.00 commission + $3.20 processing = $11.20. You keep $88.80.