Calculating Margins: How Much Does Depop Take From a Sale?
If you are calculating your margins, you might be wondering exactly how much Depop takes from a sale in 2026. As of recent policy changes, Depop has officially eliminated its 10% selling fee for users in the US and UK. This means you keep significantly more of your profits compared to previous years.
However, selling is not completely free. While standard Depop seller fees are gone, you are still responsible for Payment Processing Fees. To use our Depop calculator accurately, remember that Depop Payments typically charge a standard processing rate (e.g., 3.3% + $0.45 in the US) on the entire transaction amount.
Factoring Shipping Costs Into Your Depop Fees
When using our Depop fee calculator, you must account for shipping logistics. Depop does not cover shipping costs out of pocket. You can either pay for shipping yourself (offering "Free Shipping" to the buyer), or you can charge the buyer for it at checkout.
Whether you use official Depop shipping labels or ship on your own (using services like Pirate Ship), the shipping cost affects your gross transaction total. This is crucial because your payment processing Depop selling fees are calculated based on that total gross amount.
Calculating Sales Tax in Your Depop Fees
One of the most common mistakes resellers make is forgetting about sales tax when calculating margins. Even though Depop collects and remits sales tax automatically, the payment processing portion of your Depop fees is calculated based on the gross total of the transaction. This gross total includes your item price, shipping costs, and the buyer's local sales tax.
Because you don't know exactly where the buyer lives until the item sells, our Depop calculator uses an average estimated tax rate (7.5% is standard for the US) to give you the most accurate prediction of your final payout.
Calculating The Boosted Listing Fee
If you choose to boost your item for more visibility, Depop will take an additional fee if the item sells via a boosted tile. This fee is 12% for sellers in the US and UK, and 8% for international sellers.
Unlike payment processing, this boosting fee is taken from the item sale price (excluding taxes) and your shipping cost. However, if you use a Depop Shipping label, your shipping cost is exempt from this fee! Use our Depop fee calculator above to see exactly how boosting impacts your take-home cash.