Whatnot Fee Calculator
On a $50 sale with no shipping or sales tax, Whatnot takes $5.75 in fees (11.5%) and you keep $44.25 before your item and shipping costs. Whatnot charges a commission on the item price plus payment processing on the buyer's total. Pick your category and sales tier.
✓ Fees checked against Whatnot's official pages on
| Sale price + shipping charged | $55.00 |
| − Commission (8% of item price) | $4.00 |
| − Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 of buyer total) | $2.02 |
| − Item cost | $20.00 |
| − Your shipping cost | $5.00 |
| − Other costs | $0.00 |
| Profit | $23.98 |
Estimate only. Fees can vary by account status, promotions and category. Check your platform's sale details for the final amount.
Whatnot fees in 2026
- Commission is charged on the item price only (not shipping or tax). Standard US rate: 8% (4% for coins).
- Since September 21, 2026, high-volume sellers get lower commission by category, based on their trailing 4-week sales.
- Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.30 on the buyer's total (item + shipping + tax).
- Whatnot's example: a $50 item with a $58.70 buyer total pays $4.00 commission + $2.00 processing, so the seller nets $44.00.
Platforms change fees often. If something looks off, the official page above wins.
How much Whatnot takes at common sale prices
| Sale price | Whatnot fees | You keep | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.39 | $8.61 | 13.9% |
| $25.00 | $3.03 | $21.97 | 12.1% |
| $50.00 | $5.75 | $44.25 | 11.5% |
| $100.00 | $11.20 | $88.80 | 11.2% |
| $250.00 | $27.55 | $222.45 | 11.0% |
Item price only: no shipping charged, no sales tax, default settings (standard rates, no ads or boosts). Calculated with this page's fee logic; rates checked .
FAQ
What percentage does Whatnot take?
Standard US sellers pay an 8% commission on the item price (4% for coins), plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing on the buyer's total.
Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?
No. Commission is on the item price only. Processing applies to the full order total, including shipping and tax.
How do Whatnot's seller tiers work?
Since September 21, 2026, sellers with higher trailing 4-week sales get lower commission rates that vary by category. For example, Fashion drops from 8% to as low as 4.5%.