Depop Fees 2026: Complete Seller Fee Breakdown
Depop went from zero seller fees to 10% in 2023. Many sellers are still pricing as if that never happened.
Table of Contents
- •How Depop Fees Work in 2026
- •The Depop Fee Structure: Every Charge Explained
- •Fee Compounding: What You Actually Keep
- •Real-Dollar Calculations at $50, $200, $500 Sales
- •Monthly Revenue Scenarios
- •Hidden Costs Sellers Overlook
- •Fee Comparison: Depop vs Other Platforms
- •What Fees Mean for Your Pricing Strategy
- •When Depop Fees Stop Making Sense
- •Frequently Asked Questions
How Depop Fees Work in 2026
Depop's fee model is straightforward on the surface: one selling fee, one payment processing fee. No listing fees. No subscription tiers.
The complexity comes from how those two fees compound together, plus the fact that Depop takes its cut from the full transaction amount including shipping, not just the item price.
Depop charges fees on the total transaction value, including any shipping the buyer pays. That distinction matters more than most sellers realize. If a buyer pays $10 shipping on a $40 item, Depop's 10% fee applies to the full $50, costing you an extra dollar you hadn't accounted for.
Fee rates verified as of July 2025. Always check Depop's official pricing page for current rates. This is not financial advice.
The Depop Fee Structure: Every Charge Explained
The Depop Selling Fee: 10%
Since early 2023, Depop charges a 10% selling fee on every completed sale. This was a major shift. The platform previously charged no seller fees at all, instead taking revenue from payment processing and promoted listings.
The 10% applies to:
- •The listed item price
- •Any shipping the buyer pays at checkout
It does not apply to:
- •Sales taxes collected by Depop (in applicable US states)
- •Buyer protection fees charged directly to buyers
Depop Payments Fee: 2.9% + $0.30 (US) / 2.9% + £0.30 (UK)
Every transaction also carries a payment processing fee through Depop Payments. This is unavoidable. Depop does not allow third-party payment processors like PayPal for new sales.
The payment fee structure:
- •United States: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
- •United Kingdom: 2.9% + £0.30 per transaction
- •Australia: 2.9% + A$0.30 per transaction
The percentage applies to the full transaction value. The flat fee ($0.30) is charged once per transaction regardless of order size.
Promoted Listings (Optional but Common)
Depop offers promoted listings that boost your items in search results. Sellers set a percentage between 1% and 10% above the standard 10% selling fee. So a promoted listing at 5% means you pay 15% total in Depop fees on that sale.
This optional fee is easy to forget when calculating margins - especially if you enable promoted listings by default and stop tracking them.
No Listing Fees
Depop does not charge to list items. You can have 1,000 items in your shop without paying a cent until something sells.
Boost Fee (Formerly Promoted Listings)
In some markets, Depop has tested flat-rate boost fees rather than percentage-based promoted listings. Check your local Depop app for current options. The structure varies by region.
Fee Compounding: What You Actually Keep
The Real Depop Take Rate Is ~13%
Add the 10% selling fee to the 2.9% payment processing fee and you are already at 12.9% before the $0.30 flat charge. On a $50 sale, the flat charge adds another 0.6%. Your effective take rate on a $50 sale is approximately 13.5%.
At higher price points the flat fee matters less (it's a smaller percentage of a larger number), but the combined percentage always sits between 12.9% and 14% depending on transaction size.
Here is the exact formula for calculating what you keep:
Net payout = Sale price - (10% Depop fee) - (2.9% payment fee) - $0.30
Or simplified: Net payout = Sale price x 0.871 - $0.30
Real-Dollar Calculations at $50, $200, $500 Sales
These calculations use US fee rates. The item price and shipping are treated as separate but both subject to fees. For simplicity, these examples assume free shipping (buyer pays $0 shipping) so you see the core math clearly.
$50 Sale (Item Only, Free Shipping)
| Fee Type | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | - | $50.00 |
| Depop selling fee (10%) | $50 x 10% | -$5.00 |
| Payment processing (2.9%) | $50 x 2.9% | -$1.45 |
| Payment flat fee | - | -$0.30 |
| You keep | $43.25 |
Effective take rate: 13.5% - Depop and Stripe keep $6.75 of every $50 sale.
$200 Sale (Item Only, Free Shipping)
| Fee Type | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | - | $200.00 |
| Depop selling fee (10%) | $200 x 10% | -$20.00 |
| Payment processing (2.9%) | $200 x 2.9% | -$5.80 |
| Payment flat fee | - | -$0.30 |
| You keep | $173.90 |
Effective take rate: 13.05% - you keep 86.95 cents of every dollar.
$500 Sale (Item Only, Free Shipping)
| Fee Type | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | - | $500.00 |
| Depop selling fee (10%) | $500 x 10% | -$50.00 |
| Payment processing (2.9%) | $500 x 2.9% | -$14.50 |
| Payment flat fee | - | -$0.30 |
| You keep | $435.20 |
Effective take rate: 12.96% - you keep 87.04 cents of every dollar.
What Shipping Fees Do to the Math
Now consider a $40 item where the buyer pays $10 shipping. The total transaction is $50. Depop charges 10% on the full $50, meaning you pay $5 in selling fees, but $1 of that is on the shipping you intended to pass through entirely.
If your actual shipping cost is $10, you break even on shipping but lose $1 to Depop's fee. Always add Depop's 10% to your shipping costs when pricing items with buyer-paid shipping.
Monthly Revenue Scenarios
$5,000/Month on Depop Means $650+ Goes to Fees
Understanding fees at the individual sale level is one thing. Understanding what happens to your monthly take-home is another.
$500/month gross revenue scenario:
| Revenue | Depop 10% | Payment Fees (est.) | Net Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | -$50 | -$14.80 | ~$435 |
$2,000/month gross revenue scenario:
| Revenue | Depop 10% | Payment Fees (est.) | Net Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | -$200 | -$58.30 | ~$1,741 |
$5,000/month gross revenue scenario:
| Revenue | Depop 10% | Payment Fees (est.) | Net Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | -$500 | -$145.30 | ~$4,354 |
$10,000/month gross revenue scenario:
| Revenue | Depop 10% | Payment Fees (est.) | Net Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | -$1,000 | -$290.30 | ~$8,709 |
Payment fee estimates above assume an average transaction of $45 (approximately 11, 44, 111, and 222 transactions respectively at those revenue levels).
At $10,000/month, you are paying Depop and payment processors over $1,290 per month - roughly $15,500 per year - just in fees. That is a real chunk of money that could otherwise cover marketing, inventory, or your own store infrastructure.
Hidden Costs Sellers Overlook
Depop's listed fees are just the start. These costs do not appear on your invoice but come directly out of margin:
Refund fees. When a buyer opens a dispute and wins, Depop typically refunds the buyer fully. You may also lose the item if it was already shipped. The original payment processing fees are usually not returned.
Promoted listing overspend. It is easy to enable promoted listings and forget they are running. A seller running promoted listings at 5% bumps their total effective fee to approximately 18% per sale.
Shipping label markups. Depop sells shipping labels through their app. Depending on the carrier and weight, these can cost slightly more than labels purchased directly through USPS or UPS. For high-volume sellers, this difference adds up.
Time cost of the app-only interface. Depop has no desktop seller dashboard. Managing more than 50 active listings through a phone interface adds real time cost that has a dollar value - even if it doesn't show up as a line item.
Inactive listing decay. Depop's algorithm deprioritizes listings that haven't been refreshed recently. Many sellers re-list items regularly to stay visible, and that time is a hidden operational cost.
Fee Comparison: Depop vs Other Platforms
Depop's Fees Are Now Higher Than eBay for Most Categories
| Platform | Selling Fee | Payment Fee | Effective Rate (typical) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depop | 10% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~13% | On total inc. shipping |
| eBay | 13.25% (fashion) | 2.7% + $0.25 | ~15.9% | But has $0.35 listing fee |
| Poshmark | 20% flat (items over $15) | Included | ~20% | Flat rate, no separate payment fee |
| Vinted | 0% seller | Buyer pays | ~0% | Buyer pays a protection fee |
| Etsy | 6.5% | 3% + $0.25 | ~9.75% | Plus $0.20 listing fee |
| Own Shopify store | 0% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~3.2% | You bring your own traffic |
Depop used to be the cheapest major resale platform for sellers. Since 2023, that is no longer true. Vinted and building your own store are now materially cheaper, though both require you to solve the traffic problem yourself.
See the Etsy fee schedule and Poshmark fee structure for comparison.
What Fees Mean for Your Pricing Strategy
The standard advice is "build fees into your price." That is correct but incomplete. Here is how to actually do it:
Step 1: Know your minimum acceptable payout. What is the lowest amount you will accept for an item after all costs? This is cost of goods + your labor floor + a margin target.
Step 2: Work backwards from payout to price. If you need $43 clear, you need to list at approximately $50. The formula: Target payout / 0.871 + $0.35 = required list price (US, no promoted listings).
Step 3: Account for shipping separately. If you offer free shipping and absorb the cost, that shipping cost is also subject to Depop's 10% fee on the buyer side (since the shipping shows as zero, it is not charged). But if the buyer pays shipping, remember that Depop charges 10% on that shipping total too.
Step 4: Factor in return risk. High-dispute categories (shoes, vintage electronics, accessories) have higher return rates. Build an additional buffer into pricing for these.
For sellers doing serious volume, the right approach is to treat Depop fees as a traffic acquisition cost. You are paying 13% per sale in exchange for Depop providing buyers. That framing helps you decide whether the platform is still worth using as your revenue grows.
When Depop Fees Stop Making Sense
Depop fees are easiest to justify when:
- •You are new and need a ready-made audience
- •Your inventory is casual and irregular (clearing out a wardrobe, not running a business)
- •Your items sell quickly without much marketing effort
Depop fees become harder to justify when:
- •You are doing consistent volume and the monthly fee total exceeds what an independent store would cost
- •You have repeat buyers who could purchase directly from you
- •Your items sit for weeks or months because algorithm discovery isn't working
- •You are running promoted listings just to stay visible, paying 15-18% per sale
At $2,000/month in gross sales, you are paying Depop roughly $260/month in fees. A basic Shopify store costs $39/month. The math alone isn't enough to switch - you still need to solve traffic - but it frames what you are actually trading.
For a full comparison of Depop versus building your own store, see Depop vs Own Website: Which Is Better for Sellers?. For a step-by-step guide to launching your own store, see Depop Sellers: How to Launch Your Own Store.
For a broader look at what running your own store actually involves, The Complete Guide to Launching Your Own Store covers the full picture for marketplace sellers going independent.
You may also want to review Marketplace vs Own Store Pros and Cons and Best Platform for Marketplace Sellers Going D2C to understand your options before making a decision.
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The Bottom Line
Depop fees are a real cost of doing business on the platform - and they compound in ways that catch sellers off guard. A clear understanding of what you pay is the foundation of any serious pricing strategy.
At lower revenue levels, the platform's built-in traffic often justifies the fee burden. At higher volumes, the math increasingly favors building a channel you own. The question is not whether fees are high - they are - but whether the traffic they buy is worth the price.
Many sellers find the answer is to run both. Use Depop for discovery. Build your own store for retention, repeat buyers, and long-term margin. The two are not mutually exclusive.
If fees are pushing you toward independence, Get Started: build your store and own it forever. The Launch package starts at $999 - a one-time cost that replaces years of compounding platform fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Depop charge fees on shipping?
Yes. Depop's 10% selling fee applies to the full transaction total including any shipping costs the buyer pays. If a buyer pays $10 for shipping on a $40 item, you pay Depop $5 (10% of $50), not $4.
What is the total Depop fee percentage in 2026?
The combined effective rate is approximately 12.9% to 13.5%, depending on transaction size. This combines the 10% selling fee and the 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee.
Did Depop always charge a 10% fee?
No. Depop introduced the 10% selling fee in early 2023. Before that change, Depop charged no selling fee - only payment processing fees through PayPal. The shift hit established sellers hard.
Are there listing fees on Depop?
No. Depop does not charge to list items. You only pay fees when an item sells.
How does Depop compare to Poshmark on fees?
Poshmark charges 20% on all sales above $15. Depop at ~13% effective rate is cheaper than Poshmark for most sellers, though Poshmark includes payment processing in that flat rate.
What happens to fees if a buyer returns an item?
If Depop approves a return, you typically refund the buyer the item cost. Payment processing fees are generally not returned to sellers in the event of a dispute or refund.
Can I avoid Depop fees by selling off-platform?
Depop's terms of service prohibit directing buyers to purchase outside the platform. Doing so risks account suspension. This is a real enforcement risk, not a theoretical one.
Do promoted listings cost extra on top of the 10% fee?
Yes. Promoted listings are an additional percentage you set (1-10%), charged on top of the standard 10% selling fee. At 5% promotion, your total Depop fee on a sale is 15%.
Does Depop charge fees on sales taxes?
No. In US states where Depop collects and remits sales tax automatically, the tax amount is not included in the transaction total for fee calculation purposes.
What is the payment processing fee in the UK?
UK sellers pay 2.9% + £0.30 per transaction through Depop Payments. The percentage is the same as the US; only the flat charge currency differs.
How do I calculate my actual payout from a Depop sale?
Use this formula: Net payout = (Sale price + Shipping paid by buyer) x 0.871 - $0.30. For a sale with $0 buyer-paid shipping, it is simply: Item price x 0.871 - $0.30.
Is Depop worth the fees for new sellers?
For new sellers without an existing audience, Depop's built-in traffic often justifies the fees early on. As volume grows, the case for building your own store alongside Depop becomes stronger. See Depop vs Own Website for a full breakdown.
About This Research
StableCommerce is an e-commerce agency that builds independent stores for marketplace sellers. This article is based on current platform fee schedules, seller community discussions, and hands-on platform research conducted in 2025-2026.
Content reviewed and updated: 2025-07-08
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