Most sellers know about the 6.5% transaction fee. Far fewer account for the listing fee, payment processing, and the 12–15% Offsite Ads charge that can push total fees above 25%. Here's every fee — with exact numbers.
Complete fee breakdown
Charged every time you create or renew a listing. A listing lasts 4 months or until the item sells — whichever comes first. When an item sells, the listing fee is charged again for renewal. For high-volume sellers, this is charged per unit sold.
Etsy's primary revenue from sellers. Applied to the total amount the buyer pays — including the item price, shipping charged to the buyer, and gift wrapping. It is NOT applied to taxes collected by Etsy for US sellers, but is applied to VAT for EU sellers.
Charged by Etsy Payments for processing the buyer's payment. The rate varies by the seller's country. Applied to the full order total including shipping, taxes, and gift wrap. Cannot be avoided if using Etsy Payments (required in most countries).
Charged only when a sale is attributed to an Etsy-placed ad on Google, Facebook, Pinterest, or other external platforms. Sellers under $10k/year can opt out. Sellers over $10k/year are permanently enrolled. Capped at $100 per individual order regardless of order value.
Only applies if your listing currency differs from your payment account currency. For example, a German seller listing in USD instead of EUR. Most sellers who list in their native currency will never pay this fee.
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By country
| Country | Processing rate | Fixed amount | On a $30 order |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | 3.0% | $0.25 USD | $1.15 |
| 🇩🇪Germany / EU | 4.0% | €0.30 EUR | €1.50 |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 4.0% | £0.20 GBP | £1.40 |
| 🇨🇦Canada (domestic) | 3.0% | $0.25 CAD | $1.15 |
| 🇦🇺Australia (domestic) | 3.0% | $0.25 AUD | $1.15 |
Source: etsy.com/legal/fees · Verified February 2026
Common questions
On a $20 item with $5 shipping (US seller, no Offsite Ads): listing fee $0.01 (amortized), transaction fee $1.63 (6.5% of $25), payment processing $1.00 (3% + $0.25). Total Etsy fees: approximately $2.64. That leaves $22.36 before your own production and shipping costs.
Yes — the 6.5% transaction fee applies to the total amount the buyer pays, including the shipping amount you charge. If you charge $8 for shipping on a $20 item, the transaction fee is 6.5% × $28 = $1.82. Many sellers underestimate their fees because they only apply the percentage to the item price.
If your Etsy shop has earned less than $10,000 USD in the past 365 days, you can opt out of Offsite Ads entirely and never pay this fee. If your shop has earned $10,000 or more, participation is permanent and mandatory — but your rate drops to 12% instead of 15%. The fee only applies on sales that Etsy attributes to an external ad click.
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