Whatnot Fee Calculator
Estimate Whatnot commission and payment processing, then see what you keep.
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Enter an item price to estimate fees.
- Enter an item price to see the breakdown.
Commission is taken on the item price only. Payment processing is calculated on the full order. That split is why a headline 8% on Whatnot is not directly comparable to a marketplace that charges one rate on item plus shipping.
Whatnot seller fees, in brief
Whatnot’s public US structure has two parts. Commission is Whatnot’s share of the item price and falls as your four-week sales unlock a higher tier. Payment processing is billed separately: in the US, 2.9% of the total order value plus $0.30 per transaction, including buyer-paid shipping and taxes.
The rates in this calculator come from the official Whatnot seller fees article (dated November 1, 2026). The tiered structure took effect September 21, 2026 for existing sellers. EU and UK rates, VAT, and Japan’s flat structure are not modeled here.
A separate help article describes 0% commission on the portion of a qualifying order over $1,500 in select categories, with processing still charged on the full amount. That promotion is not applied automatically in this tool — check the official article if your order may qualify.
US commission rate card used in the tool
Same figures as the category and tier dropdowns. Thresholds are total sales in a four-week period.
| Vertical | Standard $0–$14,999 | Tier 1 $15k–$34,999 | Tier 2 $35k–$49,999 | Tier 3 $50k–$99,999 | Tier 4 $100k–$249,999 | Tier 5 $250k–$499,999 | Tier 6 $500k+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 8.00% | 7.75% | 7.50% | 7.25% | 7.00% | 6.75% | 6.50% |
| TCG | 8.00% | 7.75% | 7.50% | 7.25% | 7.00% | 6.75% | 6.50% |
| Fashion | 8.00% | 7.00% | 6.50% | 5.50% | 5.00% | 4.50% | 4.50% |
| Other Collectibles | 8.00% | 7.25% | 6.50% | 6.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% |
| Coins | 4.00% | 3.90% | 3.80% | 3.70% | 3.60% | 3.55% | 3.50% |
| Other | 8.00% | 7.00% | 6.50% | 5.50% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% |
FAQ
How does Whatnot calculate commission?
Whatnot charges commission on the item price (gross merchandise value) only. Buyer-paid shipping and taxes are not included in the commission base. Payment processing is a separate fee on the total order value plus a fixed amount.
What is the standard US Whatnot seller fee?
On Whatnot’s US rate card, most categories start at 8% commission in the Standard tier ($0–$14,999 in a four-week period). Coins start at 4%. Payment processing in the US is 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, charged on the total order. Rates can drop at higher sales tiers.
Do my sales tier rates change mid-period?
No. Your commission rate is locked for the four-week period. Crossing into a higher sales tier lowers the rate for the next period, not immediately. Choose the tier that matches your current Seller Hub rate.
Are shipping and taxes part of the Whatnot commission?
No. Commission uses item price only. Payment processing does include item price, buyer-paid shipping, and taxes. Enter tax only if you want processing estimated on the full amount the buyer pays.
Is this an official Whatnot calculator?
No. This is an independent estimate that follows Whatnot’s public US fee tables. Promotional rates, the high-value 0% commission band on the portion over $1,500 in select categories, and non-US VAT treatment are not auto-applied. Confirm the charge on each order in Seller Hub.