Whatnot fee calculator 2026
Whatnot charges a commission on the item price and a payment processing fee on the full order. Pick your category and sales tier to see your payout.
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How Whatnot fees work in 2026
- Commission is charged on the item sale price only, not shipping or tax. The rate drops as your sales over four weeks grow.
- Payment processing is 2.9% + $0.30 on the total the buyer pays, including shipping and tax.
- In the qualifying categories and formats listed above, Whatnot charges 0% commission on the part of a single order above $1,500. Processing still applies to the full order. Whatnot calls this a limited-time promotion that can end without notice.
Example
A $40 item with $8 shipping charged, a $10 item cost, $8 actual postage and 7% sales tax: Whatnot fees come to $4.99, your payout is $43.01 and your profit is $25.01.
The September 2026 tiers
Since September 21, 2026, your total sales over four weeks set your commission tier for the next four weeks. At the standard tier most categories pay 8% and coins pay 4%. The top tier goes as low as 4% in Other, 4.5% in Fashion and 3.5% in Coins. Payment processing stays at 2.9% + $0.30 at every tier.
Questions
How much does Whatnot take from sellers in 2026?
Commission on the item price, 8% at the standard tier in most categories, plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing on everything the buyer paid. A $40 item with $8 shipping charged, a $10 item cost, $8 actual postage and 7% sales tax: Whatnot fees come to $4.99, your payout is $43.01 and your profit is $25.01.
Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?
No. Commission is on the item sale price only. Payment processing does include shipping and tax.
Is there a cheaper rate for expensive items?
Yes, for now. Whatnot charges 0% commission on the part of a single order above $1,500 in Comics & Anime, Toys & Hobbies, Coins & Money, Trading Card Games, Entertainment Cards, Sports Singles, Bags & Accessories, and Jewelry & Watches. A $2,000 qualifying sale at the 8% tier pays $120 commission instead of $160. Processing still applies to the full amount. Sports breaks and Surprise Products do not qualify, and in sports only Singles subcategories do. Tick the box above to apply it. Whatnot calls it a limited-time promotion.