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Whatnot fee calculator
8% commission on the item (standard tier) + 2.9% + $0.30 processing.
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Enter a sale price to see your fees and net.
What you keep on a $10, $25 and $50 sale
Item price only: no shipping charged, no sales tax, no item or postage costs.
| Sale price | Whatnot fees | Fees as % of sale | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.39 | 13.9% | $8.61 |
| $25.00 | $3.03 | 12.1% | $21.97 |
| $50.00 | $5.75 | 11.5% | $44.25 |
Whatnot fees on a $25 sale, no shipping charged: $3.03.
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Quick answers
How much does Whatnot take from a $25 sale?
$3.03 (12.1%), so you keep $21.97, with no shipping charged and no sales tax. Rates from Whatnot's own fee page, checked Oct 14, 2026.
Is Whatnot's commission charged on shipping?
No. Whatnot charges its commission on the item's sale price only. Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30) is charged on everything the buyer pays, including shipping and tax.
How Whatnot calculates its fees
Commission is on the item's sale price only (not shipping or tax). Payment processing is on everything the buyer pays: item, shipping and tax.
- 0% commission on the part of an order above $1,500 in select categories (comics & anime, toys & hobbies, coins & money, trading card games, entertainment cards, sports singles, bags & accessories, jewelry & watches); processing still applies to the full amount. Whatnot calls it a limited-time promotion.
- Buyers usually pay shipping through Whatnot's label.
Whatnot US commission tiers (since Sep 21, 2026)
Your total sales across all categories in one four-week (28-day) period set your tier and rate for the next period. The rate charged on each sale depends on its category (live shows: the show's category).
| Category | Standard ($0-14,999) | Tier 1 ($15,000-34,999) | Tier 2 ($35,000-49,999) | Tier 3 ($50,000-99,999) | Tier 4 ($100,000-249,999) | Tier 5 ($250,000-499,999) | Tier 6 ($500,000+) |
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| 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% |
Whatnot changes in 2026
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Whatnot will bill sellers for USPS weight adjustments from Nov 4
For US shipments sent on or after November 4, 2026, USPS charges for packages that weigh more than their Whatnot-generated label go to the seller's Whatnot ledger. Until now Whatnot absorbed them. For now Whatnot still covers dimension and hazmat adjustments, and it doesn't pass on UPS adjustments yet. Sellers whose first sale was on or after Sept 5, 2026 aren't part of this rollout, and neither are sellers who use their own labels.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: n/a / n/a / n/a
Not a set fee. You pay USPS's charge only when the packed box weighs more than the label says. To avoid it, weigh the packed box and fix the shipping profile before you buy the label. You have 45 days to appeal a charge, and USPS decides the appeal.
Source: Whatnot help: Review and appeal carrier adjustments · verified
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Whatnot Premier Shops lose their 10% commission discount on Nov 1
Until October 31, 2026, Whatnot cuts a Premier Shop's commission by a relative 10%, so 8% becomes 7.2%. Starting November 1 that discount goes away, and the rate depends only on the seller's four-week sales tier. Premier Shops keep the badge, the extra visibility in search and priority support. Qualifying still takes $50,000 in sales, 250 orders and 10 shows in 90 days.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: -$0.08 / -$0.20 / -$0.40
Premier Shop sellers only. A Tier 1 fashion Premier Shop going from 6.3% back to 7% keeps $0.07, $0.17 and $0.35 less; at the standard 8% tier (7.2% with the discount) it's $0.08, $0.20 and $0.40. Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30) is unchanged.
Source: Whatnot help: Premier Shop Program · Whatnot: Seller fees (tiers) · verified
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Whatnot reprices USPS international shipping for US sellers
Whatnot updated its USPS International rates on October 12, 2026. It says most shipments now cost the same or less, including nearly all shipments to Canada, but some cost more, such as packages over 8 oz to Australia. Whatnot picks the service: First-Class Package International for packages up to 4 lb worth under $400, and Priority Mail International for everything else. To Canada, a package up to 4 oz now costs $8.55-$9.12.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: n/a / n/a / n/a
Buyers pay international shipping unless you offer free or capped shipping (Buyer Pays Max). Whatnot didn't publish the old prices, so the change per package can't be calculated.
Source: Whatnot help: International shipping for US sellers · verified
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Whatnot moves to volume tiers: commission falls as four-week sales grow
US sellers' commission now depends on total sales in the previous four-week period. The standard tier ($0-14,999) is still 8% (4% for coins). Tier 1 starts at $15,000; the top published tier ($500,000+) pays 3.5% (coins) to 6.5% (sports, TCG). Payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 still applies.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: $0.00 / $0.00 / $0.00
Standard tier: no change. A Tier 1 fashion seller (7%) keeps $0.10, $0.25 and $0.50 more.
Source: Whatnot help: Seller fees · verified
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Whatnot hands buyer problems to sellers: Seller Provided Support for all US accounts
On September 1, 2026, Whatnot started rolling Seller Provided Support out to every US seller account. Buyer requests about missing, damaged or late items now go straight to the seller, who has two business days to respond. If the seller doesn't respond and the buyer escalates, Whatnot refunds the buyer and bills the seller. Premier Shops must also answer at least 95% of requests within two business days.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: n/a / n/a / n/a
A rule, not a fee. If you don't respond within two business days and the buyer escalates, Whatnot refunds the buyer and bills you the payout, buyer-paid shipping and processing fee (commission may also be charged). You have 14 calendar days to appeal a billback.
Source: Whatnot help: Seller Provided Support for Sellers · verified
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