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Whatnot fee calculator
8% commission on the item (standard tier) + 2.9% + $0.30 processing.
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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 |
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, toys, coins, TCG, sports singles, bags, jewelry and watches); processing still applies to the full amount.
- Buyers usually pay shipping through Whatnot's label.
Whatnot US commission tiers (since Sep 21, 2026)
Your tier is set by total sales across all categories in a four-week period and resets every 28 days. 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+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 moves to volume tiers: commission falls as four-week sales grow
US sellers' commission now depends on total sales in each 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 makes Ground Advantage the default: $7.75 for 1-5 lb
Whatnot's negotiated USPS Ground Advantage rate is $7.75 ($6.85 + fees) for 1-5 lb packages. Under 1 lb is priced by weight only: $4.47 under 4 oz, $4.85 under 8 oz, $5.25 under 12 oz, $6.75 under 16 oz. Flat Rate stays available at a temporary $12.99 through Nov 1, 2026.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: n/a / n/a / n/a
Buyers usually pay Whatnot shipping, so your net doesn't change directly. Watch Nov 1, 2026, when the temporary Flat Rate price ends.
Source: Whatnot help: USPS shipping updates · verified
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Whatnot: 0% commission on the part of an order above $1,500
In select categories (comics & anime, toys & hobbies, coins, trading card games, entertainment cards, sports singles) Whatnot charges no commission on the part of an order above $1,500. Bags & accessories and jewelry & watches joined on June 4, 2026. Payment processing still applies to the full amount. Whatnot calls it a limited-time promotion.
Your net on a $10 / $25 / $50 sale: $0.00 / $0.00 / $0.00
No effect under $1,500. On a $2,000 sale at 8%, commission is $120 instead of $160.
Source: Whatnot help: Reduced commission on high-value orders · verified
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