Whatnot seller fees, explained
A plain-language guide to what Whatnot charges a seller on each sale, with the commission table and a calculator you can try on your own numbers.
Your numbers
| Item price | $50.00 |
|---|---|
| Whatnot commission8% of the item price | -$4.00 |
| Payment processing2.9% + $0.30 of $55.00 (price, shipping and tax the buyer paid) | -$1.90 |
| Payout from Whatnotwhat reaches your balance for this order | $44.10 |
| Your item cost | -$15.00 |
| Profit58.2% margin on the item price | $29.10 |
Fees total $5.90, or 11.8% of the item price.
Break-even price for this item: $17.34 (the lowest item price that covers your cost and shipping after fees, with the other numbers as entered)
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Each fee
The charges on a Whatnot sale
Commission
A percentage of the item price only, not shipping or tax. It varies by category and by tier. Rates in the US run from 3.5% to 8%.
Payment processing
2.9% + $0.30 of the total order value the buyer pays (US, Canada and Australia). It is charged on item price, buyer-paid shipping and tax.
High-value promotion
For a limited time, some categories pay 0% commission on the part of an item price above $1,500. Categories listed by Whatnot: Comics & Anime, Toys & Hobbies, Coins & Money, Trading Card Games, Entertainment Cards, Sports Singles, Bags & Accessories, Jewelry & Watches. Source: Reduced Commission on High-Value Orders.
The table
US commission rate by category and tier
Your tier depends on your sales over the last four weeks.
| Category | Standard $0 to $14,999 | Tier 1 $15,000 to $34,999 | Tier 2 $35,000 to $49,999 | Tier 3 $50,000 to $99,999 | Tier 4 $100,000 to $249,999 | Tier 5 $250,000 to $499,999 | Tier 6 $500,000 and up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 8% | 7.75% | 7.5% | 7.25% | 7% | 6.75% | 6.5% |
| Trading card games (TCG) | 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% |
Fee rates as of October 14, 2026, from Whatnot's own seller fees page. Source: Whatnot seller fees (US table). Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.30 of the total the buyer pays. Whatnot can change fees and promotions at any time; check its page before you price a big lot.
What changes it
Category, tier, shipping and region
- Category. Coins sit at 4% at the Standard tier; the other categories in the table start at 8%.
- Tier. Higher four-week sales earn lower rates: the tiers run from Standard to Tier 6.
- Shipping and tax. They raise the payment processing fee, not the commission.
- Region. The rates above are for the US. Whatnot lists processing at 2.9% + $0.30 for the US, Canada and Australia; other markets can differ, so use the custom commission field.
Fees as published by Whatnot, checked October 14, 2026. Source: Whatnot seller fees. Whatnot can change fees and promotions at any time.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Whatnot take?
A commission on the item price plus payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 on the buyer's total. In the US the commission starts at 8% for most categories at the Standard tier (4% for coins) and falls as your four-week sales grow.
What changes the Whatnot commission rate?
The category of the item and your sales tier, which is set by your sales over a four-week period. The table on this page lists every rate.
Do shipping and tips change my fees?
Buyer-paid shipping and sales tax are included in the payment processing base but not in the commission. This page does not cover tips; see Whatnot's seller fees page for how it treats them.
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