Whatnot Fee Calculator

Short answer: Whatnot charges US sellers a commission of 3.5%–8% depending on category and your sales tier (most categories start at 8%), calculated on the item price only, plus payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 on the full order including shipping and tax.

US sellers · last verified November 4, 2026 against the official Whatnot source · official Whatnot source

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Your sales tier (last 4 weeks)

Qualifies for the high-value order promotion (0% commission above $1,500)

Whatnot fees at a glance

Fee	Amount
Commission	3.5%–8% of item sale price (shipping and tax excluded)
Payment processing (US)	2.9% + $0.30 of item price + buyer-paid shipping + taxes

Not covered: promotional 0% events, non-US markets, private shows / local pickup.

Whatnot commission rates by tier (US, since Sept 21, 2026)

Category	Standard	Tier 1	Tier 2	Tier 3	Tier 4	Tier 5	Tier 6
Sports	8%	7.75%	7.5%	7.25%	7%	6.75%	6.5%
TCG (trading card games)	8%	7.75%	7.5%	7.25%	7%	6.75%	6.5%
Fashion	8%	7%	6.5%	5.5%	5%	4.5%	4.5%
Other Collectibles	8%	7.25%	6.5%	6%	5%	5%	5%
Coins	4%	3.9%	3.8%	3.7%	3.6%	3.55%	3.5%
Other	8%	7%	6.5%	5.5%	4%	4%	4%

Tier thresholds: Standard ($0 – $14,999); Tier 1 ($15,000 – $34,999); Tier 2 ($35,000 – $49,999); Tier 3 ($50,000 – $99,999); Tier 4 ($100,000 – $249,999); Tier 5 ($250,000 – $499,999); Tier 6 ($500,000+). Your tier is based on total sales in a 4-week period and applies to the next period. High-value promotion categories: Comics & Anime, Toys & Hobbies, Coins & Money, Trading Card Games, Entertainment Cards, Sports Singles (not breaks/surprise products), Bags & Accessories, Jewelry & Watches (limited-time promotion; Whatnot may end it any time).

Worked examples

Example: $25 TCG item, $5 shipping, $2 tax, Standard tier

Fee	Amount
Commission (8%)	$2.00
Payment processing	$1.23
Total fees	$3.23
You receive (before your shipping/item costs)	$26.77

FAQ

How much does Whatnot take from sellers?

Whatnot charges US sellers a commission of 3.5%–8% depending on category and your sales tier (most categories start at 8%), calculated on the item price only, plus payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 on the full order including shipping and tax.

Did Whatnot change its fees?

Yes. A new tiered commission structure took effect September 21, 2026: the more you sell in a 4-week period, the lower your commission in the next period.

Is Whatnot commission charged on shipping?

No. Commission is calculated on the item sale price only. Payment processing is charged on the full order including shipping and tax.

Disclaimer: This calculator gives estimates based on Whatnot's published US fee schedule as of November 4, 2026. Your actual fees can differ (promotions, account status, category placement, rounding, future changes). We are not affiliated with Whatnot. Always confirm on the official Whatnot source · official Whatnot source before making decisions.