Whatnot Fee Calculator
Enter a sale price to see Whatnot's commission, payment processing fee and what you keep. Includes all seven seller tiers, the 4% coins rate and the $1,500 high-value promotion.
Fees verified 2026-10-02Want the full picture? Read Whatnot fees explained, with examples and tips.
How Whatnot fees work in 2026
Whatnot charges two fees on each sale. Commission is a percentage of the item price only: 8% for most categories at the Standard tier and 4% for coins and money. Payment processing is 2.9% + $0.30 on the full order the buyer pays, including shipping and tax.
Since 2026, commission falls as your sales grow. Your tier is set by total sales across all categories in a four-week period and applies to the next period.
| Seller tier (4-week sales) | Sports cards | Trading card games | Fashion | Other collectibles | Coins & money | Everything else |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard ($0–$14,999) | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 4.00% | 8.00% |
| Tier 1 ($15,000–$34,999) | 7.75% | 7.75% | 7.00% | 7.25% | 3.90% | 7.00% |
| Tier 2 ($35,000–$49,999) | 7.50% | 7.50% | 6.50% | 6.50% | 3.80% | 6.50% |
| Tier 3 ($50,000–$99,999) | 7.25% | 7.25% | 5.50% | 6.00% | 3.70% | 5.50% |
| Tier 4 ($100,000–$249,999) | 7.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 3.60% | 4.00% |
| Tier 5 ($250,000–$499,999) | 6.75% | 6.75% | 4.50% | 5.00% | 3.55% | 4.00% |
| Tier 6 ($500,000+) | 6.50% | 6.50% | 4.50% | 5.00% | 3.50% | 4.00% |
0% commission on the part of the item price above $1,500 in eligible categories (limited-time promotion since 14 Jan 2026). The old 5% electronics rate ended on 1 January 2026; electronics now pay the standard rate. Many older calculators still use 5%.
Worked examples
A $40 trading card, buyer pays $5 shipping, Standard tier
| Commission (8.00% of item price) | $3.20 |
| Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 on item, shipping and tax) | $1.61 |
| Total fees | $4.81 (12.03%) |
| You receive | $35.19 |
A $100 coin, Standard tier (4% coins rate)
| Commission (4.00% of item price) | $4.00 |
| Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 on item, shipping and tax) | $3.20 |
| Total fees | $7.20 (7.2%) |
| You receive | $92.80 |
A $60 fashion item at Tier 1
| Commission (7.00% of item price) | $4.20 |
| Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 on item, shipping and tax) | $2.04 |
| Total fees | $6.24 (10.4%) |
| You receive | $53.76 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Whatnot take from a sale?
At the Standard tier, 8% commission on the item price plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the item, shipping and tax. On a $40 card with $5 shipping and no tax, that is about $4.81 in total.
Does Whatnot charge fees on shipping?
Commission is not charged on shipping or tax. The payment processing fee is charged on the whole order, including shipping and tax.
How do Whatnot seller tiers work?
Your tier is set by total sales across all categories in a four-week period and applies to the next period. Higher tiers get lower commission, for example 7.00% instead of 8.00% for fashion at Tier 1.
Is there still a lower Whatnot fee for electronics?
No. The 5% electronics promotion ended on 1 January 2026. Electronics now pay the standard commission for your tier.
What is Whatnot's $1,500 high-value promotion?
0% commission on the part of the item price above $1,500 in eligible categories (limited-time promotion since 14 Jan 2026). Eligible categories include trading cards, sports singles, coins, comics, toys, bags and jewelry. Processing fees still apply to the full order.
Sources
- Whatnot seller fees (Help Center, updated 21 Sep 2026)
- Reduced commission on high-value orders
- Reduced commission on electronics (ended 1 Jan 2026)
Fees last checked against these official pages on 2026-10-02. ResaleMath is not affiliated with Whatnot.