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Rates as of October 2024

Whatnot Fee Calculator

Calculate live auction and buy-it-now commissions (8.0% commission + 2.9% + 30¢ processing) on Whatnot.

REVERSE SOLVERRates as of October 2024

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Whatnot (US) Fee Model:Published Policy →
8% commission + 2.9% processing + $0.30 fixed.
Required List PriceRounded UP to cent
$30.64

Listing at this price guarantees you clear at least $10.00 (32.64% margin) after all Whatnot (US) deductions.

Gross Order Flow:$30.64
Costs ($17.00) Fees ($3.64) You Keep ($10.00)
Buyer Gross Total$30.64
− Platform Commission (8%)−$2.45
− Payment Processing (2.9% + $0.30)−$1.19
− Item & Postage Expenses−$17.00
YOU KEEP (Net Profit)$10.00
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Quick Answer: Core Formula & Key Drivers

Whatnot charges sellers an 8.0% commission on the sold item price, plus a 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee on the total transaction amount. On a $50 live auction item with $5 shipping, Whatnot deducts $4.00 commission + $1.90 processing = $5.90, leaving you with $49.10.

Published Fee Breakdown (Whatnot (US))

Platform Policy Reference →
Fee ComponentRateApplies ToSource Baseline
Transaction Commission8%Item price onlyWhatnot Seller Fee Guidelines
Payment Processing2.9% + $0.3Total transaction amountOctober 2024
WORKED EXAMPLE

$50 Live Stream Card Auction

Scenario: Live viewer wins trading card for $50.00 with $5.00 buyer-paid shipping.

Whatnot Commission (8%): 8.0% on $50.00 item price
-$4.00
Payment Processing (2.9% + 30¢): (2.9% × $55.00) + $0.30
-$1.90
Total Whatnot Deductions: $4.00 + $1.90
-$5.90
Seller Account Deposit: $55.00 - $5.90
$49.10
✓ Whatnot effective fee is 10.73% of the total order value.

What Is Not Included In This Model

  • ✕Seller giveaways sponsorship cost
  • ✕Whatnot tip processing fees

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Whatnot charge commission on shipping?+

No. Whatnot 8% commission only applies to the final item hammer price, not to the buyer shipping cost.