Your Sale Details
Applied Rate
Net Payout
$88.80
11.20% effective fee rate
Per-item Breakdown
vs eBay Trading Cards
WHATNOT
$88.80
11.20% fees
EBAY
$86.80
13.20% fees
✓ Whatnot saves you $2.00 per item vs eBay
Whatnot Fee Rates by Category
All categories have the same 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. Commission varies.
| Category | Commission | Processing | Total Rate | Net on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Cards & Collectibles | 8% | 2.9% + $0.30 | 11.20% | $88.80 |
| Electronics | 5% | 2.9% + $0.30 | 8.20% | $91.80 |
| Coins & Currency | 4% | 2.9% + $0.30 | 7.20% | $92.80 |
| Any category (≥$1,500) | 0% | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.93% | — |
Rates accurate as of 2025. Always verify current rates on whatnot.com before making pricing decisions.
How Whatnot Seller Fees Work
Commission fee
Whatnot charges 8% of the sale price for most categories (collectibles, sneakers, apparel). Coins & Currency is discounted to 4%, Electronics to 5%.
Payment processing
A flat 2.9% + $0.30 is charged on every transaction — similar to Stripe or PayPal. This applies on top of the commission and cannot be avoided.
High-value exemption
Orders over $1,500 benefit from 0% commission — you only pay the 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee. This makes Whatnot very competitive for high-value graded cards.
Shipping is separate
Whatnot fees don't include shipping. You charge buyers for shipping (or offer free shipping) and purchase a label through Whatnot's integrated system at negotiated rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Whatnot charge sellers?
Whatnot charges an 8% commission + 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing on most categories. On a $100 sale, total fees are $11.20, netting you $88.80. Coins & Currency is 4% commission and Electronics is 5%.
Is Whatnot better than eBay for selling cards?
Whatnot's total effective fee on a $100 collectibles sale (11.2%) is lower than eBay's (13.2%), saving around $2 per $100. However, eBay has a far larger buyer pool. Whatnot's live auction format can drive above-market prices through competitive bidding and entertainment value — many sellers find they sell faster on Whatnot despite similar or slightly lower fees.
What is the Whatnot $1,500 high-value discount?
Any single order over $1,500 on Whatnot has its commission dropped to 0%. You still pay 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. On a $2,000 graded card sale, this saves you $160 in commission fees versus the standard 8% rate.
Does Whatnot charge a monthly fee?
No — Whatnot has no monthly subscription or listing fees. You only pay fees when you make a sale. This makes it zero-risk to start selling compared to platforms with monthly store fees.
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