Whatnot Fee Calculator

Quick answer: On a $50 item with $5 shipping charged to the buyer, Whatnot fees are $5.89 and you receive $49.11 before your own costs. Whatnot charges an 8% commission on the item price (lower in some categories, such as 4% on coins) plus payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 on the buyer's full order total.

Item price ($)

Shipping charged to buyer ($)

Your item cost ($)

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Current Whatnot fees (checked October 2026)

Whatnot charges an 8% commission on the item price (lower in some categories, such as 4% on coins) plus payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 on the buyer's full order total.

Commission applies to the item only, but processing applies to item, shipping and tax. Commission can drop as your four-week sales grow, and some categories have reduced rates above $1,500. This calculator uses the standard 8% rate.

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 Whatnot fees, what you receive, your profit and your margin. Rates change, so confirm them on Whatnot's official fee page before big decisions.

Example: Whatnot fees at three price points

Shipping charged to buyer is $5.

Item price	Whatnot fees	You receive	Effective rate
$20	$2.62	$22.38	10.5%
$50	$5.89	$49.11	10.7%
$100	$11.35	$93.66	10.8%

How to protect your margin

On a $50 item the Whatnot fee is $5.89. If your item and shipping costs are $20 in total, your profit is $29.11. Price with the fee in mind, not after.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Whatnot charge in fees?

Whatnot charges an 8% commission on the item price (lower in some categories, such as 4% on coins) plus payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 on the buyer's full order total.

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

With $5 shipping charged, fees are $5.89 and you receive $49.11 before your own costs.

Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?

No. Commission is charged on the item price only, but the processing fee applies to the full order including shipping and tax.

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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 5, 2026 against each platform's published fees and independent fee guides. How we verify rates.