The fees on every sale
| Fee | US rate | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 | Each listing, when published and each time it renews |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% | Item price, shipping, gift wrap and personalization |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.25 | The full order, including shipping and sales tax |
On a typical US sale those three add up to around 10% to 12% of what the buyer pays. Fixed fees weigh more on cheap items:
| Sale price | Fees | Fee share | You get paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | $0.93 | 18.6% | $4.07 |
| $10.00 | $1.40 | 14.0% | $8.60 |
| $20.00 | $2.35 | 11.8% | $17.65 |
| $30.00 | $3.30 | 11.0% | $26.70 |
| $50.00 | $5.20 | 10.4% | $44.80 |
| $100.00 | $9.95 | 9.9% | $90.05 |
| $250.00 | $24.20 | 9.7% | $225.80 |
Listing fee
Every listing costs $0.20 to publish and lasts four months. It renews automatically for another $0.20 unless you set it to manual renewal. On a listing with more than one in stock, each extra unit that sells triggers another $0.20 renewal. Private listings are only charged when they sell, and editing a listing is free.
Transaction fee
6.5% of the item price plus what the buyer pays for shipping, gift wrap and personalization. US sellers do not pay it on sales tax. For sellers outside the US, it applies to prices that include VAT.
Payment processing by country
Processing is charged on the whole order, including tax and shipping. The rate depends on where your bank account is:
| Seller country | Processing fee |
|---|---|
| United States | 3% + $0.25 |
| United Kingdom | 4% + £0.20 |
| Canada | 3% + C$0.25 for Canadian and US buyers, 4% + C$0.25 for other buyers |
| Australia | 3% + A$0.25 for Australian buyers, 4% + A$0.25 for other buyers |
| Germany, France and most of the EU | 4% + €0.30 |
Offsite Ads
When a buyer clicks one of Etsy’s ads on another site and buys within 30 days, you pay an extra fee on that order: 15% if your shop made under $10,000 in the last 365 days, or 12% once it passes $10,000. It is charged on the item price, shipping and gift wrap, and capped at $100 per order. Shops under $10,000 can opt out. Once a shop reaches $10,000, the 12% rate stays for good and Offsite Ads become mandatory.
Regulatory operating fee
Sellers in some countries pay an extra percentage of the item price, shipping and gift wrap to cover local digital services taxes:
| Country | Fee |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0.48% |
| Canada | 0.50% |
| France | 1.14% |
| Italy | 0.80% |
| Spain | 0.88% |
| Hungary | 1.97% |
| Türkiye | 1.67% |
| Vietnam | 1.24% |
| India | 0.05% |
There is none in the US, Germany or Australia.
Other Etsy charges
- Currency conversion: 2.5% when your listing currency is different from your payment account currency.
- Instant transfer (US): 1% of the amount, at least $0.25 and at most $1. The minimum transfer is $25, up to $500 a day.
- Etsy Plus: $10 a month, which includes 15 listing credits and $5 of Etsy Ads credit.
- Pattern website: $15 a month.
- Shop set-up fee: some new shops pay a one-time fee. Etsy says the amount varies by location.
- Share & Save: not a fee but a refund. Etsy returns 4% of eligible orders that come through your own shared links.
Etsy fees are shown without VAT. Sellers in countries with VAT on digital services may pay it on top of these fees.
Etsy fee questions
How much are Etsy fees?
For US sellers, $0.20 per listing, a 6.5% transaction fee and 3% + $0.25 payment processing on each sale. A $30.00 sale with free shipping costs $3.30.
What percentage does Etsy take?
Usually 10% to 12% of the order on a US sale without an Offsite Ad. Cheap items pay a bigger share because of the fixed $0.20 and $0.25 fees.
Does Etsy charge a fee if an item does not sell?
Only the $0.20 listing fee, charged when you publish and each time the listing renews every four months.
Are Etsy fees different in the UK?
The listing and transaction fees are the same. Processing is 4% + £0.20, there is a 0.48% regulatory operating fee, and VAT may apply to the fees. The Etsy UK calculator works it out in pounds.
Can I avoid Offsite Ads fees?
Only while your shop has made under $10,000 in the past 365 days, by opting out in your shop settings. Above that, Offsite Ads are required at 12%.
Sources: Etsy fees policy · Etsy Payments policy