How Whatnot fees work
8% commission on the item price + 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing on the buyer's total (item, shipping and tax).
Coins & Money categories pay 4% commission, and high-volume sellers can earn lower commission tiers. Live-show buyers usually pay shipping separately.
US sellers, standard categories, as of October 2026. Fees change: check Whatnot's official fee page before you price. Estimates only; not financial or tax advice. FlipperStack is not affiliated with Whatnot.
Whatnot fees at common prices
| Sale price | Buyer-paid shipping | Whatnot fees | Effective fee | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | 13.9% | $8.61 |
| $25.00 | $6.00 | $3.20 | 10.3% | $27.80 |
| $50.00 | $8.00 | $5.98 | 10.3% | $52.02 |
| $100.00 | $12.00 | $11.55 | 10.3% | $100.45 |
| $250.00 | $15.00 | $27.99 | 10.6% | $237.01 |
No sales tax included. Payout is before your shipping label, item cost and other costs.
Questions
How much does Whatnot take from a sale?
8% commission on the item price + 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing on the buyer's total (item, shipping and tax). Example: on a $50 item with $8 buyer-paid shipping and no sales tax, Whatnot keeps about $5.98 and you receive $52.02.
Does Whatnot charge fees on shipping?
The 8% commission is on the item price only, but the 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee is charged on the buyer's full total, including shipping and tax.
What is the most I should pay for an item to resell on Whatnot?
Work backwards from the sale price: payout after fees, minus your shipping label, packaging and other costs, minus the profit you want. The calculator above shows this as the max buy price. Pay more than that and the flip misses your target.
Are these Whatnot fees current?
They match Whatnot's published fee page as of October 2026 for US sellers in standard categories. Fees change, so check Whatnot's fee page before you price.
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