Whatnot fee calculator
Whatnot takes a commission on the item and a processing fee on the whole order. See what a sale and a full show leave you.
Whatnot seller fees
New US sellers on Whatnot pay an 8% commission on the item price and 2.9% plus $0.30 in payment processing on the full order total, which includes shipping and tax.
Since September 2026, commission steps down as your sales over four weeks grow, as low as 3% at the top tier, so set the commission field to your current rate.
Think per show
Live selling is won or lost per stream. A small profit per item adds up when a show moves twenty or thirty items, which is why the profit per show matters more than any single sale.
Questions people ask
How much does Whatnot take?
New US sellers pay 8% commission plus 2.9% and $0.30 in payment processing on the order total, as of 2026, with commission falling for higher-volume sellers.
Does Whatnot charge on shipping?
Commission is on the item price. Payment processing applies to the full order total, which includes shipping and tax.
Can Whatnot fees go below 8%?
Yes. Since September 2026 the commission drops in tiers as your four-week sales rise, as low as 3%.
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