Fee guide · Checked August 23, 2026
Whatnot seller fees explained
Whatnot generally deducts two platform costs from a completed sale: commission and payment processing. Your exact result can also reflect category rates, promotions, shipping, refunds, and taxes on seller fees.
| US category | Commission | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 8% of final sale price | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Coins & Money | 4% up to $1,500* | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Comics, TCG, sports singles, toys & hobbies | 8% up to $1,500* | 2.9% + $0.30 |
*The official schedule currently lists a limited-time 0% commission on the portion above $1,500 for eligible categories. Processing still applies to the full order value. Rates shown are US rates; other regions differ.
Commission versus payment processing
Commission is based on the item’s final sale price after a seller-funded coupon, excluding shipping and tax. Payment processing uses the total order value, which usually includes the final item price, buyer-paid shipping, and buyer-paid tax, plus the fixed transaction amount.
Example US sale
A $50 sale is not simply $50 minus 10.9%
At an 8% commission, commission is $4.00. If the buyer’s total order value is $59 after shipping and tax, processing is about $2.01(2.9% × $59 + $0.30). Estimated platform fees are therefore $6.01, before seller-paid shipping, taxes on fees, or promotions.
Calculate your own saleFrequently asked questions
How much does Whatnot take from a sale?
For many US categories, the standard commission is 8% of the final sale price. Payment processing is generally 2.9% + $0.30 on total order value. Category rates, promotions, and taxes on fees can change the final deduction.
Does Whatnot charge fees on shipping and tax?
Commission excludes shipping and buyer tax, but payment processing is generally calculated from total order value, which usually includes the item price, buyer-paid shipping, and buyer-paid tax.
Are Whatnot giveaways charged a seller fee?
Whatnot states that giveaways do not incur commission or payment processing because the buyer pays nothing, but the seller normally pays the giveaway shipping cost.
Fee programs and promotions change. Confirm current terms on the official Whatnot seller fees page. For completed sales, the CSV profit analyzer uses the actual fee amounts in your report.