Whatnot Fee Calculator (2026)
See exactly what Whatnot pays you after commission and payment processing. Commission applies only to the item price; processing applies to the whole order total, including shipping and tax.
By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & PODUpdated Fee data verified against official platform documentation
Whatnot US. Commission (8% for this category) applies to the item price only. Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30) applies to the whole order total — item + shipping the buyer paid + tax. No listing or storage fees. Source: Whatnot Help Center · Verified 2026-08-24.
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Your payout
Item price$50.00
Whatnot commission (8% of item price)-$4.00
Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 of order total)-$1.75
Whatnot pays you$44.25
Net profit$44.25
Total fees as % of item price11.5%
Monthly (20 sales)
Total Whatnot fees-$115.00
Net profit$885.00
Whatnot fee formula (2026)
Commission: Item price × category rate (8% most / 4% Coins & Money / 5% Electronics)
Payment processing: (Item price + Shipping charged + Tax) × 2.9% + $0.30
Your payout: Order total − Commission − Payment processing
Assumptions:
- US sellers, current published category rates
- Payment processing applies to the full order total, not just the item price
- No listing fee, no storage fee
Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/4847069165965 · Last verified: 2026-08-24
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Whatnot take per sale?
Two separate charges: a commission on the item price (8% for most categories, 4% for Coins & Money, 5% for Electronics), plus payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 on the entire order total — item price, buyer-paid shipping, and tax combined.
Does the commission apply to shipping too?
No. Whatnot's commission is calculated on the item price only. Payment processing, however, is calculated on the full order total including shipping and tax — the two fees use different bases, which is the detail this calculator makes explicit.
Does Whatnot charge a listing or storage fee?
No. There is no fee to list an item or run a live show, and no inventory storage fee.
Are Whatnot's commission rates the same for every category?
No. Most categories charge 8%, but Coins & Money is 4% and Electronics is 5%. Select your category in the calculator above to apply the correct rate automatically.
Is this calculator accurate for live auctions and buy-it-now listings?
Yes — Whatnot's fee structure is the same regardless of whether the sale happens through a live auction, a giveaway-adjacent sale, or a standing buy-it-now listing. Enter the final sale price either way.