Fee guide · Whatnot
Whatnot’s fee is really three pieces wearing one coat: a commission on the item, card processing on top, and — new in late 2026 — lower commission tiers for high-volume sellers. It is also the fee schedule most likely to have changed since the last guide you read, which is why almost no reseller spreadsheet covers it.
Fees last verified Oct 14, 2026
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commission — standard | 8% | On the item price |
| Commission — Electronics | 5% | Category rate |
| Commission — Coins & Money | 4% | Category rate |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 | On the transaction |
| Commission cap | $1,500 per sale | Commission is capped on very large sales |
| High-volume tiers | Below 8% | Announced fall 2026: sellers at high four-week volume qualify for reduced commission (reported from 7%, scaling lower at top volumes) — check your seller hub for your current tier |
Rates above are US seller rates. Because Whatnot adjusts tiers and category rates more often than any other platform here, treat this page’s date stamp as part of the information — and confirm your own rates in Whatnot’s seller documentation before a big show.
| Sale price | $50.00 |
| Commission (8%) | −$4.00 |
| Processing (2.9% + $0.30) | −$1.75 |
| You receive | $44.25 |
| Sale price | $200.00 |
| Commission (8%) | −$16.00 |
| Processing (2.9% + $0.30) | −$6.10 |
| You receive | $177.90 |
Before your item cost and any shipping you pay out of pocket. In an electronics sale at the 5% category rate, the $200 commission drops to $10.00.
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