Worked examples
Typical $30 sale
| Sale price | $30.00 |
| Selling fee | 10% |
| Payment processing | 3.3% |
| Processing fixed fee | $0.45 |
| Net payout | $25.56 |
| Total fees | $4.44 |
$4.44 in combined fees — roughly 15% of the sale price.
Higher-ticket vintage piece
| Sale price | $55.00 |
| Selling fee | 10% |
| Payment processing | 3.3% |
| Processing fixed fee | $0.45 |
| Net payout | $47.24 |
| Total fees | $7.77 |
On $55 the fixed 45¢ dilutes: $7.77 total, closer to 14% effective.
Frequently asked questions
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?
At the classic 10% + ~3.3% + $0.45 structure, Depop's effective take on a $30 sale is about 15% — cheaper than Poshmark's flat 20% and close to Mercari's combined ~14.6%. 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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