Etsy’s seller fees at a glance
| Fee | Rate (US shop) | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 | Each listing for 4 months, and each extra unit sold |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% | Item price + shipping + gift wrap |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.25 | Order total including sales tax |
| Offsite Ads | 15% or 12%, max $100 | Only orders from Etsy’s external ads |
| Currency conversion | 2.5% | Only if listing currency ≠ bank currency |
| Etsy Ads | Your daily budget | Optional on-site ads |
US shops pay no regulatory operating fee and no tax on Etsy’s fees. A typical US order without Offsite Ads loses about 10–11% to fees, more on cheap items.
Worked example: $30 mug with $5.99 shipping
| Order total (item + shipping) | $35.99 |
| Listing fee ($0.20, converted) | $0.20 |
| Transaction fee 6.5% | $2.34 |
| Payment processing | $1.33 |
| Total Etsy fees | $3.87 (10.8%) |
| Profit after costs of $14.00 | $18.12 |
The fixed parts (20 cents plus 25 cents) cost 1.25% on this order but 9% on a $5 item. Higher prices or bundles reduce that drag.
Sales tax and processing fees
Etsy collects and remits sales tax on US orders as a marketplace facilitator, so you don’t keep it and it is not part of your sales figure. Payment processing is still charged on the total the buyer pays, including that tax. On a $35.99 order with 8% sales tax, about 9 cents of extra processing fee comes from the tax. Enter the tax in the calculator’s “More options” for an exact figure.
The same order with Offsite Ads
| Order total (item + shipping) | $35.99 |
| Listing fee ($0.20, converted) | $0.20 |
| Transaction fee 6.5% | $2.34 |
| Payment processing | $1.33 |
| Offsite Ads 15% | $5.40 |
| Total Etsy fees | $9.27 (25.8%) |
| Profit after costs of $14.00 | $12.72 |
An Offsite Ads sale more than doubles the fees here. Shops under $10,000 a year can opt out. Above that the 12% rate is compulsory. See Offsite Ads explained.
If your shop is outside the US
Payment processing depends on your bank country: for example 4% + £0.20 (UK), 4% + €0.30 (most of the EU), and 3% + C$0.25 or A$0.25 for domestic orders in Canada and Australia (4% for international buyers). Some countries add a regulatory operating fee (UK 0.48%, France 1.14%, Italy 0.80%, Spain 0.88%, Canada 0.50% since 22 June 2026), and sellers in the UK, EU, Canada and Australia pay VAT or GST on Etsy’s fees. UK sellers: see Etsy fees UK 2026.
Keeping records for taxes
Etsy fees are deductible business expenses in most countries. In the US they usually go under commissions and fees on Schedule C. Etsy issues Form 1099-K once you pass the IRS reporting threshold, and its gross figure can include shipping and sales tax, so keep your own records to reconcile it.
Sources
- Etsy Fees & Payments Policy (listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee, 2.5% currency conversion, Offsite Ads)
- Etsy Payments Policy, section 9: payment processing fees by bank country
- Etsy Help: What are Payment Processing Fees for Selling on Etsy?
- Etsy Help: What is a Regulatory Operating Fee? (rates effective 22 June 2026)
- Etsy Community announcement: Regulatory Operating Fee updates (22 June 2026)
- Etsy Help: How Etsy’s Offsite Ads Work (15% / 12%, $100 cap)
All rates checked against these pages on 18 October 2026. Etsy can change fees at any time; your Payment account is the final word.
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Open the Etsy fee calculatorFrequently asked questions
How much does Etsy take per sale in 2026?
For a US shop: 6.5% transaction fee + 3% + $0.25 processing + $0.20 listing fee. On a $30 item with $5.99 shipping that is about $3.87, or 11% of the order. Offsite Ads add 12–15% when a sale comes from an Etsy ad.
Does Etsy take fees from shipping?
Yes. The transaction fee, payment processing and Offsite Ads fees are all charged on shipping as well as the item price.
Did Etsy raise fees in 2026?
For US shops the core fees are unchanged. On 22 June 2026 Etsy raised regulatory operating fees in the UK, France, Italy and Spain, added one in Hungary, and lowered them in India and Türkiye.
Is the listing fee charged again when an item sells?
Yes. Each sale renews the listing (and each extra unit sold from a multi-quantity listing) for another $0.20.
Last reviewed: October 2026. General information only — check providers' official sites for current features and pricing.