Depop Commission & Transaction Fees, Explained
"What commission does Depop take?" is one of the most-searched Depop questions — and the answer is the one most websites get wrong. For US sellers, Depop's commission is zero. Here's what you actually pay, and what the different fee names mean.
Short answer: Depop commission (the selling fee) is 0% for sellers in the US, UK and Australia. The charge sellers usually mean by "Depop transaction fee" is payment processing: 3.3% + $0.45 per transaction, on the item price + shipping + tax. The only percentage-based charge left is optional boosting at 12%.
Commission, transaction fee, processing fee — what's the difference?
| Name you'll see | What it actually is | US rate | Who pays |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Depop commission" / selling fee | Depop's cut of the sale price | 0% | Seller |
| "Transaction fee" / payment processing | Depop Payments (Stripe) charge for processing the buyer's payment | 3.3% + $0.45 | Seller |
| Boosting fee | Optional promotion charge when a boosted listing sells | 12% of item price | Seller |
| Marketplace fee | Buyer-side fee added at checkout (US, since 18 Jul 2024) | Up to 5% + up to $1 | Buyer |
Why everyone thinks there is a 10% commission
For years, Depop's commission really was 10% of the sale — that's the number burned into old blog posts, videos, and the FAQ of the most popular Depop fee calculator on the web, which still claims "Depop charges a 10% fee on the total sale amount." Depop has since removed the selling fee entirely for sellers in the US, UK and Australia. The 10% commission now applies only to sellers based outside those regions, charged on the item price excluding tax (plus shipping if no Depop label is used).
So when a calculator deducts a 10% commission from a US sale, it's not a rounding difference — it's an outdated fee schedule, and on a $50 sale it overstates your costs by $5. That error also distorts pricing decisions: sellers padding prices to cover a commission that no longer exists end up less competitive than sellers who know the real numbers.
The transaction fee, in real numbers
Payment processing is the true per-transaction cost of selling on Depop in the US. It's charged on the full order total — not just the item — so two sales at the same item price can have different transaction fees:
- $30 item, no shipping charged: order total $30 → processing 3.3% × $30 + $0.45 = $1.44. Commission: $0. You keep $28.56.
- $50 item + $5 shipping: order total $55 → processing $2.27. You receive $52.73 (or $46.73 boosted).
- $100 item + $10 shipping: order total $110 → processing $4.08. You receive $105.92 (or $93.92 boosted).
The fixed $0.45 is why the "transaction fee" feels like a big percentage on cheap items: it's 4.5% of a $10 sale before the 3.3% is added. On bigger sales the blended rate falls toward 3.3%.
Is boosting a commission?
Not exactly — boosting is an advertising charge, not a cut of every sale. You only pay the 12% when a boosted listing sells, and you choose which listings to boost. Think of it as the one remaining lever that trades margin for visibility. Before boosting a low-priced item, check the math in the fee calculator: at small prices, processing plus 12% boosting can consume a fifth of the buyer's total.
Selling outside the US? UK processing is 2.9% + £0.30 with the same 12% boosting and 0% commission; Australia is 2.6% + $0.30 AUD processing, 8% boosting, 0% commission. Full table in the Depop fees guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does Depop take a commission?
Not from US, UK or Australian sellers — the selling fee (commission) is 0%. Only sellers based outside those regions pay a commission, at 10%.
What is Depop's transaction fee?
"Transaction fee" is the name sellers often use for the payment processing charge: 3.3% + $0.45 per sale in the US, calculated on the item price plus shipping plus tax. It's a payment-processing cost, not a commission.
Why does my receipt show fees if commission is 0%?
Because processing (and boosting, if you used it) still apply. On a typical US sale your receipt shows the processing fee being deducted before the money reaches your Depop Balance — see how Depop pays you.
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Unofficial guide by Resell Fee Calculator — an independent tool, not affiliated with Depop. Fees last verified: October 2026.