Whatnot seller fees explained
Whatnot charges a commission on the item only, plus a payment processing fee on the whole order. The standard commission is 8%, dropping to 5% for Electronics and 4% for Coins & Money. Processing is 2.9% + $0.30 on item, shipping and tax combined.
There are no listing fees and no monthly cost. Commission is also waived on the part of any single order above $1,500, which matters for high-end cards and collectibles.
Every Whatnot fee in 2026
| 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. |
Source: Whatnot's own fee documentation. See our methodology for how and when we verify.
Worked examples
United States seller, default category and options, free shipping. These are the fees; subtract what the item cost you to get profit.
| Sale price | Commission | Payment processing | Total fees | Fees % | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.80 | $0.59 | $1.39 | 13.9% | $8.61 |
| $25.00 | $2.00 | $1.03 | $3.03 | 12.12% | $21.97 |
| $50.00 | $4.00 | $1.75 | $5.75 | 11.5% | $44.25 |
| $100.00 | $8.00 | $3.20 | $11.20 | 11.2% | $88.80 |
| $500.00 | $40.00 | $14.80 | $54.80 | 10.96% | $445.20 |
Notice how the effective rate falls as the price rises on platforms with fixed fees, and stays flat on pure-percentage platforms. That is the whole story of which marketplace suits cheap versus expensive items.
How to pay less 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.