Whatnot Fee Calculator (2026)
Whatnot charges a commission on the item price (8% standard) and payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 on the whole order, including the shipping the buyer pays Whatnot and sales tax.
Fees verified October 2026What you'll keep
How Whatnot fees work in 2026
- Commission: up to 8% of the item price (8% standard; some categories and high-volume sellers pay less).
- Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.30 on the total the buyer pays, including shipping and sales tax.
- High-value orders: in select categories, the part of a sale above $1,500 carries 0% commission. Processing still applies to the full amount.
- Shipping: buyers pay shipping to Whatnot and you print a prepaid label, so shipping isn't part of your payout.
Example: a $50 sale with $6 shipping paid to Whatnot and 7.5% sales tax
| Commission | $4.00 |
| Payment processing | $2.05 |
| Total fees | $6.05 |
|---|---|
| You keep (before your shipping label and item cost) | $43.95 |
That's 12.1% of what the buyer paid for the item and shipping.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage does Whatnot take?
Typically about 11-12% in total: 8% commission on the item price plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the whole order.
Does Whatnot charge fees on shipping?
Processing (2.9%) applies to the full order including shipping and tax. Commission is on the item price only.
Are Whatnot fees lower than eBay's?
Often, yes: about 11-12% versus roughly 13.6% plus tax effects on eBay. Use the comparison calculator with your real numbers.
Where should you sell it?
Fees are only part of the story, since shipping, speed and audience matter too. Use the Where Should I Sell? comparison to see your profit on every platform at once.
Comparing Whatnot with eBay? See Whatnot vs eBay fees.
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