How much does Whatnot take from a $50 sale?
On a $50.00 sale at the US Standard tier Whatnot takes $5.75: $4.00 commission (8% of the item price) and $1.75 payment processing (2.9% + $0.30). You keep $44.25 before the cost of the item. Coins pay less commission, and higher tiers lower it; buyer-paid shipping adds to the processing fee only.
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A $50 sale in every category (US Standard tier)
No shipping and no tax in the processing base, the Standard tier (under $15,000.00 of sales in the last four weeks). Change any of it in the fee calculator.
| Category | Rate | Commission | Processing | Total | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 8% | $4.00 | $1.75 | $5.75 | $44.25 |
| TCG (trading card games) | 8% | $4.00 | $1.75 | $5.75 | $44.25 |
| Fashion | 8% | $4.00 | $1.75 | $5.75 | $44.25 |
| Other Collectibles | 8% | $4.00 | $1.75 | $5.75 | $44.25 |
| Coins | 4% | $2.00 | $1.75 | $3.75 | $46.25 |
| Other | 8% | $4.00 | $1.75 | $5.75 | $44.25 |
The same $50 trading card sale at every tier
| Tier | Rate | Commission | Total fees | Share | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 8% | $4.00 | $5.75 | 11.5% | $44.25 |
| Tier 1 | 7.75% | $3.88 | $5.63 | 11.3% | $44.37 |
| Tier 2 | 7.5% | $3.75 | $5.50 | 11% | $44.50 |
| Tier 3 | 7.25% | $3.63 | $5.38 | 10.8% | $44.62 |
| Tier 4 | 7% | $3.50 | $5.25 | 10.5% | $44.75 |
| Tier 5 | 6.75% | $3.38 | $5.13 | 10.3% | $44.87 |
| Tier 6 | 6.5% | $3.25 | $5.00 | 10% | $45.00 |
The processing fee, $1.75, is the same at every tier; only the commission falls. Profit is the payout minus what the item cost you and any shipping you pay yourself.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the shipping change the fee on a $50 sale?
- Only the processing part: with $5.00 of shipping paid by the buyer, processing is $1.90 instead of $1.75; the commission stays $4.00 because it is on the item price only.
- How much does Whatnot take from a £50 sale in the UK?
- £5.76 for a seller who is not VAT registered at the Standard tier: £3.34 commission, £1.46 processing and £0.96 VAT on those fees. A VAT-registered seller pays £4.80.
- What percentage of a $50 sale goes to fees?
- 11.5% at the Standard tier for trading cards, sports and most categories; 7.5% for coins. At Tier 6 trading cards drop to 10%.
More guides
- Whatnot fees in 2026 explained: commission tiers and processing
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- How much more to sell for the next Whatnot tier
The sales you still need in the 4-week period for the next commission tier, the daily pace from any day, and what the lower rate saves.
- How to track profit per live show
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Last updated 2026-09-29. Independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Whatnot Inc. Fees from Whatnot's public help pages on the date shown; check your Seller Hub for your exact rate. Not tax advice.