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The short version
- Whatnot charges a commission of up to 8% of the item price (4% for coins), plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing per sale in the US and Canada.
- Commission is not charged on buyer-paid shipping or tax. Processing is charged on the full order, including shipping and tax.
- Since September 21, 2026, your commission rate falls as your sales over a rolling 28 days grow, and it depends on the category.
- On a $50 sale at the starting tier (no tax or shipping) you keep $44.25 before the cost of the item.
What are Whatnot's seller fees in 2026?
| Fee | Rate | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 8% at the starting tier for most categories, lower tiers as 28-day sales grow. Coins start at 4% | Item sale price only |
| Payment processing (US, Canada) | 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction | Item price + buyer-paid shipping + tax |
| Payment processing (UK, EU) | 2.42% + £0.25 / €0.25, plus VAT | Total order value |
| Shipping | Paid by the buyer | Not a seller fee |
Whatnot's published seller fee schedule, as of October 2026.
How does Whatnot's commission work?
Whatnot sets your tier from your total sales across all categories in the last 28 days. Your rate on each sale then depends on its category: live sales use the show's category, and marketplace sales use the product's category. Tiers reset every 28 days, and moving up a tier lowers the rate for the next period, not the current one. Whatnot says this structure took effect for existing sellers on September 21, 2026.
| Category | Starting tier (under $15,000) | $50,000 to $99,999 | $500,000 or more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports cards | 8.00% | 7.25% | 6.50% |
| Trading card games | 8.00% | 7.25% | 6.50% |
| Fashion | 8.00% | 5.50% | 4.50% |
| Other collectibles | 8.00% | 6.00% | 5.00% |
| Coins | 4.00% | 3.70% | 3.50% |
| Everything else | 8.00% | 5.50% | 4.00% |
US rates as of October 2026. Whatnot publishes seven tiers and we show three. Our free calculator has all of them.
Whatnot also mentions custom rates for top-volume sellers with an account manager. Those aren't something you can apply for.
Does Whatnot charge fees on shipping and tax?
Partly. The commission is calculated on the item's sale price only, so buyer-paid shipping and tax are excluded. The processing fee is calculated on the total the buyer pays, including shipping and tax, plus the fixed $0.30. For example, on a $50 item with $8 shipping, processing is 2.9% of $58 plus $0.30, which is $1.98, not $1.75.
What do Whatnot fees look like on $10, $50 and $200 sales?
| Sale price | Commission (8%) | Processing (2.9% + $0.30) | Total fees | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.80 | $0.59 | $1.39 | $8.61 |
| $50.00 | $4.00 | $1.75 | $5.75 | $44.25 |
| $200.00 | $16.00 | $6.10 | $22.10 | $177.90 |
Examples only: a US sale in most categories at the starting tier, no sales tax, no shipping. As of October 2026.
The $0.30 fixed part hurts most on small sales: on a $10 item, fees take $1.39, about 14%. On a $200 item they take about 11%. These examples match our free Whatnot fee calculator with shipping and tax set to zero.
Which sales have different rates?
- Coins: a lower schedule, 4% at the starting tier and 3.5% at the top US tier.
- High-value orders: on single orders above $1,500, Whatnot charges 0% base commission on the part above $1,500 in eligible categories (including trading card games, coins, comics, toys, jewelry and watches, and some sports singles). The first $1,500 pays the normal rate, and processing applies to the whole order. Whatnot calls this a limited-time promotion and can change or end it. Sports breaks and surprise products are excluded.
- Canada: the same commission percentages as the US, with tier thresholds in Canadian dollars (the starting tier is under C$10,000 in 28-day sales).
- UK: a separate schedule with a 6.67% standard commission (4% for coins), processing of 2.42% + £0.25, and VAT on the fees.
- Payout fees: Whatnot's fee schedule page doesn't list a payout fee. Check Whatnot's payout help page for current options before you assume there is none.
The commission rates changed on September 21, 2026, and Whatnot can change them again. Check the fee schedule in the Whatnot help center before you price a big show.
Whatnot vs Mercari, eBay and Poshmark: which keeps more?
| Sale price | Whatnot | Mercari | eBay | Poshmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $8.38 | $8.20 | $7.15 | $7.05 |
| $25.00 | $21.74 | $21.70 | $20.11 | $20.00 |
| $50.00 | $44.02 | $44.20 | $41.71 | $40.00 |
| $100.00 | $88.57 | $89.20 | $84.91 | $80.00 |
What the seller keeps before the cost of the item, US standard fees as of October 2026, assuming the buyer pays $8.00 shipping and no sales tax. Whatnot is shown at the starting 8% tier: commission on the item price, processing on item plus shipping, and the buyer pays the label. For eBay and Mercari the fees include shipping and your label costs the same. On Poshmark the buyer pays the label. The highest amount for each price is in bold.
At the starting tier, Whatnot keeps more than eBay and Poshmark at every price here, and edges out Mercari on small sales, while Mercari pulls ahead from about $50 up under these assumptions. Higher Whatnot tiers (lower commission) tilt this further. The bigger difference is how you sell: Whatnot is live selling, so demand depends on show attendance, not search. For the other apps, see our eBay fees and Poshmark fees guides, and our Facebook Marketplace fees guide.
How can you keep more per show?
- Know your tier. Your 28-day sales set next period's rate, so a strong stretch now lowers your commission later.
- Bundle small items. One $0.30 processing fee on a $30 order beats three of them on $10 orders.
- Set a floor price. On a $5 sale, fees are about $0.85, roughly 17% of the price.
- Check the category. The same sale pays a different commission depending on the show's category.
- Watch the high-value promo if you sell cards, coins or jewelry above $1,500 per order.
- Track profit per show, not just revenue, and compare apps with the reseller fee calculator. A crosslisting app helps with items that don't suit live selling. Recent changes across apps are in our fee changes tracker.
See what you keep on every sale
Try the free Whatnot fee calculator with your category and tier, or use the Reseller Profit Tracker to log every item from sourcing to sold and see net profit by platform.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Whatnot take from a sale?
At the starting tier in most categories, Whatnot takes an 8% commission on the item price plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. On a $50 sale with no shipping or tax, that is $5.75, so the seller receives $44.25. Coins start at a 4% commission.
Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?
No. Commission is calculated on the item's sale price only. Payment processing is charged on the full order, including buyer-paid shipping and sales tax.
Do Whatnot fees go down as I sell more?
Yes. Since September 21, 2026, the commission falls across seven tiers based on your total sales in the last 28 days, and the rate depends on the category. A higher tier lowers the rate for the next 28-day period.
Are Whatnot fees different in Canada and the UK?
In Canada the commission percentages match the US, with tier thresholds in Canadian dollars, and processing is 2.9% + $0.30 in Canadian dollars. The UK has its own schedule: a 6.67% standard commission, 2.42% + £0.25 processing, and VAT on fees.
Is there a Whatnot fee for sales over $1,500?
Whatnot is running a limited-time promotion with 0% base commission on the part of an order above $1,500 in eligible categories, such as trading card games, coins, jewelry and watches. The first $1,500 pays the normal rate and processing applies to the whole order. Whatnot can change or end it.
Does Whatnot charge a payout fee?
Whatnot's published seller fee schedule does not list a payout fee. Check the payout section of Whatnot's help center for current payout options and timing.
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Fees are Whatnot's published US rates as of October 2026 and are shown for planning. Whatnot can change its fees, and they vary by country. Check the current schedule in the Whatnot help center. SuanSupply is not affiliated with Whatnot, eBay, Mercari or Poshmark.