This Whatnot fee calculator shows what you keep from one sale or a whole live show, after commission and payment processing. It covers the US, Canada, the UK and Australia, and it’s updated for the commission tiers Whatnot introduced on 21 September 2026.
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Updates as you type. Fees are rounded to the nearest cent.
| Sale price | |
| Shipping the buyer pays | |
| Sales tax the buyer pays (goes to the tax authority, not you) | |
| Commission | |
| Payment processing | |
| VAT on Whatnot's fees | |
| After Whatnot's fees | |
| Your shipping cost | |
| What you paid for the item | |
| Other show costs | |
| Profit |
Commission drops once you sell $15,000 or more in 4 weeks. Pick "My own rate" above if you're on a lower tier.
What price do I need?
Enter the profit you want. For one item, we work out the lowest sale price, a sensible starting bid. For a show, the average sale price you need.
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Whatnot seller fees in 2026
| Fee | US, Canada, Australia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Commission, standard rate | 8% | 6.67% + VAT |
| Commission, coins & money | 4% | 4% + VAT |
| Commission is charged on | Item price only | Item price only |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 per order | 2.42% + £0.25 + VAT |
| Processing is charged on | Item, shipping and tax | Item, shipping and tax |
| Lower commission | From $15,000 in sales over 4 weeks | From £10,000 in sales over 4 weeks |
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How much does Whatnot take?
Whatnot charges two fees on every sale. Commission is 8% of the item price, not the shipping or tax. Payment processing is 2.9% of the whole order, including shipping and tax, plus $0.30 per order. Coins and money sell at 4% commission.
On a $40 item with $7 shipping, Whatnot takes $4.86, or 10.3% of what the buyer paid. That leaves $42.14 to cover shipping and your costs.
Whatnot’s commission tiers
Since 21 September 2026, your commission drops as you sell more. Your rate for each 4-week period depends on your sales in the period before. Live shows and the marketplace both count, minus cancellations and refunds. Whatnot’s fees page lists these steps:
| Sales in the last 4 weeks | Commission |
|---|---|
| Under $15,000 | 8% |
| $15,000 | 7.75% |
| $35,000 | 7.5% |
| $50,000 | 7.25% |
| $100,000 | 7% |
| $250,000 | 6.75% |
| $500,000 | 6.5% |
At the top tier, rates differ by category: 6.5% for sports cards and trading card games, 5% for other collectibles, 4.5% for fashion and 4% for most other categories (Whatnot Help Center, checked 22 October 2026). If you’re on a lower tier, choose “My own rate” in the calculator.
What changed in Whatnot’s fees
Every Whatnot fee change we’ve recorded, newest first. This list updates on its own when fees change.
| Date | Platform | What changed | Before | After | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whatnot | Commission for higher-volume sellers | Flat 8% | 8% down to 6.5% or lower | Rates now step down with sales over each 4-week period. Sellers under $15,000 still pay 8% in most US categories. Source | |
| Whatnot | Commission on the part of an order above $1,500 (cards, comics, toys, coins, watches) | 8% | 0% | A promotion with no announced end date. Processing still applies to the whole order. Source |
How the calculator works
- Commission = your rate × the item price. Shipping and tax aren’t included.
- Payment processing = 2.9% × (item price + shipping + tax) + $0.30 per order. The calculator counts each item sold as one order.
- UK sellers pay 6.67% commission and 2.42% + £0.25 processing, plus 20% VAT on both. The calculator adds the VAT. If you’re VAT-registered, you can usually reclaim it.
- Canada and Australia use the same rates as the US, in their own currency.
- Profit = what’s left after Whatnot’s fees − your shipping labels − what you paid for the items − any other show costs.
Each fee is rounded to the nearest cent. For a whole show, Whatnot rounds per order, so its statement can differ by a few cents.
Whatnot fee examples
These examples use the fees as of 22 October 2026.
A $40 item with $7 shipping (US)
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sale price + shipping | $47.00 |
| Commission (8% of $40) | −$3.20 |
| Payment processing (2.9% of $47 + $0.30) | −$1.66 |
| After Whatnot’s fees | $42.14 |
| Shipping label | −$7.00 |
| What you paid for the item | −$15.00 |
| Profit | $20.14 |
A show: 30 items at $25, shipped to 20 buyers (US)
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item sales (30 × $25) | $750.00 |
| Shipping buyers pay (20 × $7) | $140.00 |
| Commission (8% of $750) | −$60.00 |
| Payment processing (2.9% of $890 + 30 × $0.30) | −$34.81 |
| After Whatnot’s fees | $795.19 |
| Shipping labels (20 × $6) | −$120.00 |
| Item costs (30 × $8) | −$240.00 |
| Giveaways and supplies | −$20.00 |
| Show profit ($13.84 per item) | $415.19 |
A £40 item with £4 postage (UK)
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sale price + postage | £44.00 |
| Commission (6.67% of £40) | −£2.67 |
| Payment processing (2.42% of £44 + £0.25) | −£1.31 |
| VAT on Whatnot’s fees (20%) | −£0.80 |
| After Whatnot’s fees | £39.22 |
| Postage | −£4.00 |
| What you paid for the item | −£15.00 |
| Profit | £20.22 |
Whatnot fee questions
Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?
No. Commission is charged on the item price only. The payment processing fee does include shipping and tax.
How much does Whatnot take from a $100 sale?
If the buyer also pays $7 shipping, Whatnot takes $8.00 commission and $3.40 processing: $11.40 in total, at the standard rate.
What starting bid should I set?
Enter the profit you want under “What price do I need?” in the calculator. In one-item mode, it shows the lowest sale price that still makes that profit after fees and costs.
Do coins and money pay less?
Yes. Coins & bullion and paper money pay 4% commission, in every country. Choose “Coins & money” in the calculator.
Is this calculator from Whatnot?
No. SellerCounter is independent and isn’t affiliated with Whatnot. We check Whatnot’s fees against its Help Center and update this page when they change. Your Whatnot seller statement is always the final word.