How Whatnot seller fees work in 2026
Whatnot's seller fees page was last updated August 11, 2026. Limited-time promotions below switch off automatically after their end date.
Two fees on every sale
- Commission: a percentage of the item's final sale price. Shipping and taxes are excluded.
- Payment processing: a percentage of the total the buyer pays at checkout (item, shipping and buyer tax) plus a fixed fee per transaction.
Payout = sale price − commission − processing − any tax on fees − any shipping you cover. Fees are charged per transaction, even when orders are later bundled into one shipment.
Rates by region
| Category | US, CA, AU | UK & EU | Japan |
|---|
| Most categories | 8% | 6.67% + VAT | 8% + JCT |
| Coins & Money | 4% | 4% + VAT | 4% + JCT |
| Pallets, limited time | 4% | n/a | n/a |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + 0.30 | 2.42% + 0.25 + VAT | 2.9% + ¥50 + JCT |
High-value orders: 0% above 1,500
Since January 14, 2026, eligible categories pay commission only on the first 1,500 of a sale (USD, CAD, AUD, GBP, EUR; ¥225,000 in Japan). Processing still applies to the full order. Eligible: trading card games, sports singles, comics & anime, toys & hobbies, entertainment cards, coins & money, and from June 4, 2026 bags & accessories and jewelry & watches. Sports breaks and surprise products are excluded. Whatnot calls this limited-time and can end it without notice.
Limited-time promotions
Tax on Whatnot's fees
- US: commission is taxed in DC, Hawaii, New Mexico and West Virginia. Processing is taxed in Connecticut (1%), Hawaii, New Mexico, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas (your rate reduced by 20%) and West Virginia. Boosts are taxed in Hawaii, New Mexico and South Dakota. Resale exemptions don't apply.
- Canada: GST/HST/PST and QST on commission and processing for sales to buyers outside Canada.
- UK, EU, Australia: VAT/GST at your country's standard rate if you are not registered. Irish sellers are charged VAT even when registered.
- Japan: JCT on all fees. Businesses receive a tax invoice.