OfferUp Fee Calculator

Quick answer: On a $50 item with $0 shipping charged to the buyer, OfferUp fees are $6.45 and you receive $43.55 before your own costs. OfferUp charges nothing on local pickup sales. For shipped orders it charges a 12.9% service fee on the item price with a $1.99 minimum, and that fee includes payment processing.

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Current OfferUp fees (checked October 2026)

OfferUp charges nothing on local pickup sales. For shipped orders it charges a 12.9% service fee on the item price with a $1.99 minimum, and that fee includes payment processing.

The fee applies to the item price, not shipping, which the buyer pays. A few guides list category-based rates up to 15.4% or an extra fixed fee; the most recent sources checked agree on 12.9% with a $1.99 minimum, which is what this calculator uses. Promotion fees ($1.99 to $19.99) are optional and not included.

How this calculator works

Enter the item price, the shipping you charge the buyer, your item cost and your shipping label cost. The result shows total OfferUp fees, what you receive, your profit and your margin. Rates change, so confirm them on OfferUp's official fee page before big decisions.

Example: OfferUp fees at three price points

Shipping charged to buyer is $0.

Item price	OfferUp fees	You receive	Effective rate
$20	$2.58	$17.42	12.9%
$50	$6.45	$43.55	12.9%
$100	$12.90	$87.10	12.9%

How to protect your margin

On a $50 item the OfferUp fee is $6.45. If your item and shipping costs are $20 in total, your profit is $23.55. Price with the fee in mind, not after.

Frequently asked questions

How much does OfferUp charge in fees?

OfferUp charges nothing on local pickup sales. For shipped orders it charges a 12.9% service fee on the item price with a $1.99 minimum, and that fee includes payment processing.

How much will I receive on a $50 OfferUp sale?

With $0 shipping charged, fees are $6.45 and you receive $43.55 before your own costs.

Is OfferUp free to sell on?

Local pickup sales are free. Only orders shipped and paid through the app carry the 12.9% service fee (minimum $1.99).

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Estimates only, based on US seller rates. Fee rates change, so verify them on the official pricing page. Rates last verified October 2026 against each platform's published fees and independent fee guides. How we verify rates.