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Whatnot seller fees in 2026
Since September 21, 2026, Whatnot's commission in the U.S. depends on the category and on your total sales in the previous four-week period; processing is 2.9% + $0.30 on the full order.[1]
| Category | Standard | T1 | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 | T6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports cards and memorabilia | 8% | 7.75% | 7.5% | 7.25% | 7% | 6.75% | 6.5% |
| Trading card games | 8% | 7.75% | 7.5% | 7.25% | 7% | 6.75% | 6.5% |
| Fashion | 8% | 7% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Other collectibles | 8% | 7.25% | 6.5% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Coins and money | 4% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.55% | 3.5% |
| Everything else | 8% | 7% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Tier | 4-week sales |
|---|---|
| Standard | under $15,000 |
| 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+ |
Your tier is set by the previous four weeks and stays fixed for the next four. The commission is charged on the item price only; buyer-paid shipping and taxes are excluded. Processing, by contrast, is charged on everything the buyer pays. For live sales the show's category sets the rate; for marketplace listings, the product's category does.
High-value orders and promotions
In select categories Whatnot charges 0% commission on the part of a sale price above $1,500, as a limited-time promotion running since January 14, 2026.[2] It covers comics and anime, toys and hobbies, coins and money, trading card games, entertainment cards, sports singles, bags and accessories, and jewelry and watches; sports breaks are excluded. Processing still applies to the full amount.
For Black Friday weekend 2026, Whatnot announced 0% commission for all sellers on November 27, 0% for standard-tier sellers on November 28, and half commission on November 29 and 30; processing is unchanged on those days.[3] Promotional rates override the tier rate while they run, so set the calculator to the promoted rate yourself if a sale falls on those days.
How much does Whatnot take?
At the standard tier, Whatnot's fees come to 11.1% of a $200 sale and 13.2% of a $20 sale (with $5 buyer shipping), because processing adds a percentage and a fixed fee to the 8% commission. On a $60 card with $5 buyer-paid shipping: commission $4.80 + processing $2.19 = $6.99, or 11.7% of the item price. Sellers in a higher tier, or in coins at 4%, keep noticeably more.
Pricing for a live auction
Auction prices are set by bidders, so the useful question is the lowest winning bid you can accept. Switch to What to charge and enter what you paid for the item as a target profit of zero to get your break-even starting bid. The profit calculator totals a whole show, the eBay fee calculator compares the same card on eBay, and the marketplace fee comparison lines up all the apps.
Whatnot fee changes
- Announced: Black Friday weekend commission promotions (Nov 27–30).
- Premier Shop no longer includes a 10% commission discount in tiered markets.
- Tiered 4-week commission by category replaces the flat 8% in the U.S., Canada, UK, EU and Australia.
- 0% above $1,500 promotion extended to bags and accessories and to jewelry and watches.
- 0% commission on the portion of a sale above $1,500 in select categories (promotion).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Whatnot take from a sale?
A commission of up to 8% of the item price, lower in higher sales tiers and in coins, plus 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the item, shipping and tax.
Is the Whatnot commission charged on shipping?
No. Commission is on the item price only. The processing fee is charged on shipping and tax as well.
How are Whatnot tiers decided?
By your total sales across all categories in the previous four-week period. The tier sets your rates for the next four weeks.
What is the Whatnot commission on coins?
4% at the standard tier, falling to 3.5% at the top tier.
Does Whatnot charge fees on items over $1,500?
In select categories, a promotion charges 0% commission on the part above $1,500. Processing still applies to the whole amount.