Depop's fee policy has changed enough times since 2024 that most "Depop fees" pages online are already wrong the moment you read them. Here's the current, source-checked answer for 2026, straight from Depop's own seller-fees and Marketplace-fee help pages: what you pay per market, how the new Boosted Listings fee works, and three worked examples from listed price to what actually lands in your account.
The short answer: what Depop charges in 2026
Depop's fee structure now depends heavily on where you're based, and it's genuinely different by market — copying a US rate onto a UK listing, or vice versa, will be wrong.
| Seller location | Selling fee | Payment processing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0% (listings from 20 March 2024) | 2.9% + £0.30 | Applied to item price + shipping + tax |
| United States | 0% (listings from 15 July 2024) | 3.3% + $0.45 | Applied to item price + shipping + tax |
| Outside UK/US, selling in GBP/USD | 0% | Local processing | Same 0% rule applies if you sell in £ or $ |
| Outside UK/US, other currency | 10% selling fee | PayPal processing (variable) | Selling fee applies to item price + shipping (if no Depop label) |
The one-line summary Depop itself gives sellers: the old flat percentage commission is gone for UK and US listings, replaced by payment processing as the main seller-side cost. That's a real change from the 10% flat fee many older guides still quote — worth checking your own country against the table above before trusting any "Depop takes X%" claim.
Depop rolled this out market by market rather than all at once, which is exactly why so much fee content online is out of date: the UK lost its 10% selling fee for new listings from 20 March 2024, and the US followed on 15 July 2024. On a $40 sale, that's the difference between a $4.00 flat commission and today's $1.77 in processing (see the worked example below) — a real gap, not a rounding difference. Depop's fee policy keeps moving in the same direction elsewhere too: as of 22 July 2026, the company is also removing selling fees for sellers in Australia, while payment processing there continues to apply. If you're reading older "Depop takes 10%" content for any of these markets, it's describing a fee that no longer exists for current listings.
Payment processing fees
This is the cost every UK or US seller pays on every sale, regardless of account history or item category. Depop's help centre is specific about the base: the fee is calculated on the item sale price, plus shipping costs, plus any applicable taxes — not just the price you listed.
- United States: 3.3% + $0.45 per transaction, via Depop Payments (Stripe).
- United Kingdom: 2.9% + £0.30 per transaction, via Depop Payments (Stripe).
If you sell via PayPal instead of Depop Payments, fees are deducted separately from your PayPal balance rather than automatically from the sale, and can lag up to 21 days behind the sale itself — worth knowing if you're reconciling payouts against orders. Because the fixed portion ($0.45 / £0.30) doesn't scale with price, it eats a proportionally bigger chunk of a $10 sale than a $100 one — the same low-price-item effect that shows up on most marketplace fee structures.
Two more mechanics worth knowing before you assume a number: if a sale is refunded, Depop reverses every fee tied to it — selling fee, processing fee, and boosting fee alike — so a cancelled order shouldn't cost you anything net. And if you sell a bundle while based outside the UK or US, the 10% selling fee is charged per item in the bundle, but the payment processing fee is charged only once per transaction — worth factoring in if bundling is a regular part of how you sell.
Selling fee, processing fee, boosting fee — and then item cost and packaging on top. Margeo tracks what a Depop sale actually nets you, per item, without the manual math.
Track your real Depop profit — freeBoosted listings and optional fees
Depop's newest fee, introduced for UK and US listings from 23 March 2026, is the Boosted Listings boosting fee: 12% of the item sale price (excluding tax), plus shipping cost if you didn't use a Depop shipping label. Outside the UK and US, the boosting fee is lower — 8% — reflecting the different baseline (those sellers are already paying the 10% selling fee on the same sale).
Boosting is entirely opt-in: you choose which listings to promote and pay the fee only on boosted items that actually sell. But it's a meaningful add-on — stacked on top of standard processing, a boosted US sale can carry close to 15% in combined fees, which erodes most of the "0% selling fee" headline if you boost everything by default. Treat it as paid promotion spend to evaluate per listing, not a default setting — items that are already priced competitively and photographed well are a better boosting candidate than slow stock you're hoping visibility alone will fix.
Depop buyers aren't fee-free either, which matters for how you price: UK and US buyers paying in £ or $ are charged a separate Marketplace fee of up to 5% of the item price plus up to $1/£1, funding buyer protection and platform investment. It's refunded in full if the order is refunded, and it's shown to the buyer at checkout — but it does mean your buyer's all-in total is higher than your listed price, the same dynamic that shapes pricing on Vinted's buyer-funded model.
Shipping choices and their hidden margin impact
Two separate mechanics tie your shipping choice to your fees, and they're easy to miss:
- Payment processing always includes shipping in its base, whichever label you use — a $10 shipping charge on a $30 item means processing is calculated on $40, not $30.
- The boosting fee (and, outside the UK/US, the selling fee) excludes shipping from its base only if you use Depop's own shipping label. Arrange your own shipping instead, and that fee is calculated on item price plus shipping.
In practice: using Depop's integrated label can shrink your fee base on a boosted listing, while a higher self-arranged shipping charge quietly inflates every fee that's calculated on "item price plus shipping." Neither effect is large on a single sale, but it compounds across a full shop.
Worked examples: 3 sales from listed price to net profit
Processing: $40 × 3.3% + $0.45 = $1.32 + $0.45 = $1.77. Payout: $40 − $1.77 = $38.23. With a $10 sourced cost and $2 packaging, gross profit is $38.23 − $10 − $2 = $26.23.
Processing: £35 × 2.9% + £0.30 = £1.015 + £0.30 ≈ £1.32. Payout: £35 − £1.32 = £33.68. With an £8 sourced cost and £1 packaging, gross profit is £33.68 − £8 − £1 = £24.68.
Processing: $60 × 3.3% + $0.45 = $1.98 + $0.45 = $2.43. Boosting fee: $60 × 12% = $7.20. Total fees: $2.43 + $7.20 = $9.63. Payout: $60 − $9.63 = $50.37. With a $15 sourced cost and $2 packaging, gross profit is $50.37 − $15 − $2 = $33.37.
Across all three, the pattern holds: the 0% selling fee is real, but it isn't the same as a free sale. Processing is unavoidable, and boosting — while optional — is the single biggest lever on your actual payout when you use it.
Depop vs Vinted vs Poshmark fees
| Platform | Seller-side cost on a standard sale |
|---|---|
| Vinted | No mandatory seller fee — buyer pays Buyer Protection instead |
| Depop (UK/US) | 0% selling fee + processing (2.9–3.3% + fixed fee); +12% if boosted |
| Poshmark (US) | 20% commission on sales of $15+ |
Depop and Vinted both moved seller costs toward "buyer-funded" or "processing-only" models, which is why both look inexpensive next to Poshmark's flat commission. For the full multi-platform picture — including eBay and Mercari — see our reseller platform fee comparison, and if you're cross-listing to eBay specifically, our eBay seller fees guide breaks down its category-based final value fees the same way.
FAQ
How much does Depop take per sale?
For US and UK sellers on qualifying listings, Depop charges a 0% selling fee. The real deduction is payment processing — 3.3% + $0.45 in the US, 2.9% + £0.30 in the UK — applied to the item price, shipping, and any tax. Add a 12% boosting fee only if you use Boosted Listings. Sellers outside the UK/US pay a 10% selling fee plus separate processing.
Does Depop charge listing fees?
No. Depop doesn't charge a fee simply to list an item — fees only apply once an item sells. What you pay then depends on your country — 0% selling fee plus payment processing in the UK and US, or a 10% selling fee plus processing everywhere else. Optional Boosted Listings add a separate fee only if you choose to use them.
Who pays shipping on Depop?
That's a listing choice, not a fixed Depop rule — you decide whether the buyer pays shipping separately or you build it into your price. Either way, Depop's payment processing fee is calculated on the item price plus shipping cost, so shipping isn't fee-free. Using Depop's own shipping label can also narrow the fee base for the boosting fee and the non-UK/US selling fee.
Is Depop cheaper than Poshmark?
For a standard US sale, yes on the headline rate — Depop's 0% selling fee plus roughly 3.3% + $0.45 processing costs far less than Poshmark's 20% commission on sales of $15 or more. Add a 12% Boosted Listings fee and the gap narrows, but boosting is optional on Depop; Poshmark's commission isn't.
Sources: Depop Help Centre, "Seller fees and charges" and "What is the Marketplace fee?" at depophelp.zendesk.com; Depop newsroom, "Depop removes selling fees in the United States" (15 July 2024) at news.depop.com — consulted July 2026. Fee rates change by market and over time; always verify the live fee screen before pricing decisions.