Whatnot fee calculator
On a $50.00 sale, Whatnot takes $5.75 and you keep $44.25. Enter your own numbers to see every fee.
Whatnot fees
| Fee | Rate | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 8% | Item price |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 | Order total incl. shipping and tax |
| Other | Sports | TCG | Fashion | Other Collectibles | Coins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard: $0 – $14,999 in sales over 4 weeks | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 4% |
| Tier 1: $15,000 – $34,999 in sales over 4 weeks | 7% | 7.75% | 7.75% | 7% | 7.25% | 3.9% |
| Tier 2: $35,000 – $49,999 in sales over 4 weeks | 6.5% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Tier 3: $50,000 – $99,999 in sales over 4 weeks | 5.5% | 7.25% | 7.25% | 5.5% | 6% | 3.7% |
| Tier 4: $100,000 – $249,999 in sales over 4 weeks | 4% | 7% | 7% | 5% | 5% | 3.6% |
| Tier 5: $250,000 – $499,999 in sales over 4 weeks | 4% | 6.75% | 6.75% | 4.5% | 5% | 3.55% |
| Tier 6: $500,000+ in sales over 4 weeks | 4% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 5% | 3.5% |
- Item is in a category that pays no commission above $1,500 (Comics & Anime, Toys & Hobbies, Coins & Money, Trading Card Games, Entertainment Cards, Sports singles, Bags & Accessories, Jewelry & Watches): Commission is 8% (on the first $1,500.00) on the item price.
Fees verified on October 22, 2026 against Whatnot’s own pages:
Whatnot fee changes
- : Commission became tiered by category and four-week sales: from 8% (Coins 4%) at the standard tier down to 4% (Coins 3.5%) for the highest public tiers.
PlainFees has tracked Whatnot’s fees since October 22, 2026.
Worked examples
| Sale | Whatnot takes | You keep | How it adds up |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | $2.48 | $17.52 | $20 sale, Standard tier: 8% commission $1.60 + processing 2.9% of $20.00 + $0.30 = $0.88 |
| $50.00 | $5.75 | $44.25 | $50 sale, Standard tier: 8% commission $4.00 + processing $1.45 + $0.30 = $1.75 |
| $200.00 | $22.10 | $177.90 | $200 sale, Standard tier: 8% commission $16.00 + processing $5.80 + $0.30 = $6.10 |
How Whatnot fees work
Whatnot takes two fees from each sale: a commission and a payment processing fee. On a $50 sale at the standard rate, the commission is $4.00 and processing is $1.75, so you keep $44.25.
The commission is charged on the item's sale price only. Whatnot's seller fees page says shipping and taxes paid by the buyer are not included. Most sellers start at 8%. Coins are 4%.
Payment processing is 2.9% + $0.30 per order, and it is charged on everything the buyer pays: the item price, buyer-paid shipping and sales tax. That is why the same item costs you a few cents more in fees when the buyer pays more for shipping or lives somewhere with a higher sales tax.
Buyer-paid shipping is not paid out to you. It covers the Whatnot shipping label. Whatnot's weekly orders report defines your earnings as the sale price minus commission, processing and any shipping you paid for.
How your commission rate changes
Since September 21, 2026, your commission depends on two things: the category you sell in and your total sales over the last four weeks.
- Standard ($0 – $14,999 in four weeks): 8% in most categories, 4% for Coins
- Tier 1 ($15,000 – $34,999): 7% to 7.75%, 3.9% for Coins
- Tier 6 ($500,000+): as low as 4% in Other, 4.5% in Fashion and 3.5% for Coins
Your rate is locked for each four-week period. Crossing into a higher tier lowers your rate for the next period, not straight away. The full table is above the worked examples on this page.
How to pay less on Whatnot
- Sell more within four weeks. Higher tiers lower the commission on every later sale in the next period.
- Check the high-value rule. In some categories, Whatnot charges 0% commission on the part of a sale above $1,500. On a $2,000 sale at 8%, commission is $120 instead of $160. Processing still applies to the full amount. Whatnot calls this a limited-time promotion.
- Keep tips as tips. Whatnot says sellers keep 100% of tips with no commission.
What changed recently
On September 21, 2026, Whatnot replaced its single commission rate with tiered rates by category and four-week sales. Until October 31, 2026, Premier Shops also get a 10% discount on their commission rate. That discount ends on November 1, 2026, and is not included in this calculator.
Questions sellers ask
Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?
No. Commission is charged on the item's sale price only. Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30) is charged on the full order, including shipping and tax.
Do I get the shipping the buyer pays?
No. Buyer-paid shipping pays for the Whatnot shipping label, so it is not part of your payout.
What is Whatnot's commission for new sellers?
The standard tier, for sellers under $15,000 in four weeks, is 8% in most categories and 4% for Coins. Whatnot also runs time-limited promotions, such as 0% fees for new sellers, which override your rate while they apply.
How much does Whatnot take from a $100 sale?
At the standard 8% rate, Whatnot takes $8.00 commission plus $3.20 processing, so you keep $88.80. In Tier 3 Fashion (5.5%), you keep $91.30.
Does Whatnot charge a fee on tips?
No. Whatnot says sellers receive 100% of the tip amount.