Depop fees explained (2026)
In July 2024, Depop removed its 10% selling fee for US sellers and shifted the cost to buyers (a marketplace/buyer-protection fee added at checkout). For US sellers that means there's no longer a selling commission — but you still pay a payment processing fee on every sale, and an optional Boost fee if you promote a listing.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|
| Selling fee | 0% | Removed for US sellers (July 2024). |
| Payment processing | 3.3% + $0.45 | Of item price + buyer-paid shipping, per order. |
| Boost (optional) | 8% | Only if you promote the listing; charged on the item sale price. |
| Buyer protection fee | up to ~5% + $1 (buyer) | Paid by the buyer at checkout; doesn't reduce your payout. |
Fees as of 2026 for US sellers and can change; non-US sellers may still pay a selling fee. Planning tool, not financial advice — verify in Depop's help center.
Frequently asked questions
Does Depop still charge a selling fee?
Not for US sellers. Depop removed its 10% selling fee in July 2024 and moved the cost to buyers. You still pay a 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing fee per order. (Sellers outside the US may still be charged a selling fee — check your local Depop terms.)
How much does Depop take from a $35 sale?
On a $35 item with $5 buyer-paid shipping, processing is 3.3% of $40 plus $0.45 = about $1.77, so your payout is roughly $38.23 before your own item and shipping costs. There's no selling commission on top of that.
What is the Depop Boost fee?
Boost is optional paid promotion. If you boost a listing, Depop charges an extra 8% of the item's sale price when it sells, on top of the processing fee. Leave the "Boosted listing" box unchecked if you're not promoting.
Is Depop cheaper than Poshmark or Mercari?
For US sellers, often yes — with no selling commission, Depop's seller cost is just the 3.3% + $0.45 processing, which is usually less than Poshmark's 20% (over $15) or Mercari's flat 10%. Run the same item through the Poshmark and Mercari calculators to compare your exact payout.