Worked examples
Typical $30 sale
| Sale price | $30.00 |
| Selling fee | 0% |
| Payment processing | 3.3% |
| Processing fixed fee | $0.45 |
| Item cost (optional) | $8.00 |
| Net payout | $28.56 |
| Total fees | $1.44 |
| Profit after item cost | $20.56 |
$1.44 in fees on a $30 sale; an $8 item cost leaves $20.56 of profit.
Higher-ticket vintage piece
| Sale price | $55.00 |
| Selling fee | 0% |
| Payment processing | 3.3% |
| Processing fixed fee | $0.45 |
| Item cost (optional) | $8.00 |
| Net payout | $52.74 |
| Total fees | $2.27 |
| Profit after item cost | $44.74 |
On $55 the fixed 45¢ dilutes: $2.27 total, about 4.1% effective.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Depop fees?
For US and UK sellers, about 4.8% of the sale: payment processing of roughly 3.3% + $0.45, and no selling commission since July 2024. A $30 sale pays about $1.44 in fees, so you keep $28.56 before shipping and item cost. Depop has shifted the split between seller and buyer fees several times, so treat these defaults as a starting point and verify the current schedule in Depop's fee help page.
What is Depop's current fee structure in the US?
It has moved repeatedly: the long-standing 10% seller fee was scrapped for US sellers in July 2024, replaced by a buyer-paid marketplace fee, and payment processing (roughly 3.3% + $0.45) continued per sale. Depop has since adjusted the mix again. Set the selling-fee field to 0 if you currently pay none, and always confirm the live structure in Depop's fee help page.
Does the fee apply to shipping charges too?
Historically Depop calculated its selling fee on the total transaction (item price plus shipping), and payment processing always applies to the full amount the buyer pays. If you charge $30 plus $6 shipping, run this calculator on $36 for the accurate deduction. Sellers using Depop's own shipping labels should also subtract the label cost from the payout.
How do Depop fees compare with Poshmark and Mercari?
With no selling fee, Depop's effective take on a $30 sale is about 4.8%: far cheaper than Poshmark's flat 20% and Mercari's flat 10%. The platforms differ more on audience than on fees: Depop skews Gen-Z streetwear and vintage, so the same garment can clear at a higher price there than a lower-fee venue.
Why is every rate on this page editable?
Because Depop is the least stable fee schedule in resale: seller fee removed in 2024, buyer fees introduced, then revised. A calculator with hardcoded rates would mislead you within a year. Keep the structure (percentage of price, percentage-plus-fixed processing) and update the numbers from Depop's current fee page whenever you hear of a change.
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Part of the Marketplace & Payment Fees collection.