How much does Depop take from a sale? 2026 sellers’ guide

Depop takes 3.3% + $0.45 from every sale for U.S. sellers. Sellers in other countries have different fee structures. Here's exactly how much you'll pay on common sale amounts.

How much does Depop take from a sale? Examples

The amount of money Depop takes depends on your location, the total sale amount, and whether you use Depop’s boosted fees. Here are some examples for U.S.-based sellers:

Note: The above calculations assume the listed amount includes shipping, no sales tax applies, and the seller uses Depop Payments.

Fees for sellers outside the US

U.K. sellers pay 2.9% + £0.30, but sellers in most other locations pay a 10% selling fee, plus PayPal processing fees. As of July 22, 2026, Australian sellers no longer pay Depop’s 10% selling fee. They pay a 2.6% + $0.30 (AUD) processing fee through Depop Payments.

Like U.S. sellers, Depop calculates the total amount the buyer pays, including the item price, shipping, and applicable taxes. Depop automatically deducts the fee before sending your payout.

Boosted listings fees

Boosted listings give your items priority placement in search results and feeds, increasing visibility to potential buyers. Depop offers all sellers this optional advertising feature. It charges a fee only if a buyer who viewed or clicked your boosted listing purchases the item within 28 days. 

U.S. and U.K. sellers pay an additional 12%, while sellers outside these countries pay 8% on the item sale price. Depop calculates this fee on the item price and any self-arranged shipping, excluding taxes and Depop Shipping label costs.

How shipping changes the math

Depop shipping method choices directly impact your total fees and profit margins per sale. Depop's prepaid shipping labels get excluded from boosting and selling fee calculations (where applicable). However, self-arranged shipping gets added to the fee base. 

Let's take a look at two examples: 

Example 1: Self-shipping

If you arrange your own shipping, Depop calculates the boosting fee on both the item price and your shipping charge. Depop also applies the payment processing fee to the buyer's total payment.

Let's say you sell a vintage sweatshirt for $30 and charge $8 for self-arranged shipping, with no sales tax. Here's the cost breakdown:

• Buyer pays: $38.00
• Processing fee (3.3% + $0.45): $1.70
• Boost fee (12% of $38): $4.56
• Total fees: $6.26
• You receive: $31.74 (gross payout; still holds the $8 shipping)

This payout still includes the $8 the buyer paid for shipping, which you'll spend on your own label. 

• Take-home: $23.74

Example 2: Using Depop’s shipping labels

If you use a Depop shipping label, the cost of the label is excluded from boosting fees, lowering your advertising expense for promoted items. 

Let’s say you sell the same vintage sweatshirt for $30 using a buyer-paid Depop Shipping label for $5.99, with no sales tax. Here’s a cost breakdown:

• Buyer pays: $35.99
• Processing fee (3.3% × $35.99 + $0.45): $1.64
• Boost fee (12% × $30): $3.60
• Total fees: $5.24
• You receive (take-home amount): $24.76

Depop excludes the shipping label fee from the boosting fee. So you pay the 12% boost only on the $30 item price, not the buyer's $5.99 shipping label. The buyer's $5.99 label is paid at checkout, so nothing else comes off for shipping.

Refunds, disputes, and fee reversals

When you refund a sale completed through Depop Payments, Depop automatically reverses its selling, payment-processing, and boosting fees charged for that order.

For orders outside the U.S. and U.K., Depop can refund the 10% selling fee after a refund. You need to contact Depop Support with proof of the refund and your username.

For sellers outside of the U.S.: PayPal’s own processing-fee refund policy varies by country and account, so it’s essential to check your specific terms to see whether those charges are refunded. However, you may still incur non-refundable costs, such as shipping or specific payment-processing fees.

How much do other platforms take? 

Here’s a look at how other platforms’ fees compare to Depop’s if you make a $125 sale on an Essentials hoodie, including shipping:

Note: My table assumes a $125 U.S. sale including shipping, with no sales tax. 

Final verdict: Is selling on Depop worth it?

Yes, selling on Depop is worth it because of its low fees compared with other platforms and refund-friendly policies. On a typical mid‑priced sale, Depop’s 3.3% + $0.45 Depop Payments fee generally amounts to 4–6% of the item price. 

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FAQs

1. How much does Depop take from a sale in the US?

Depop takes 3.3% + $0.45 as a payment processing fee on each sale for U.S. sellers. There's no base selling fee for U.S.-based accounts. If a boosted listing leads to a sale, Depop also charges a 12% boosting fee on the item price and any self-arranged shipping.

2. Does Depop refund fees if I refund the buyer? 

When you refund a sale paid through Depop Payments, Depop automatically reverses all fees for that order: the selling fee (where it applies), the payment-processing fee, and any boosting fee. For sales outside the U.S. and U.K., you'll need to contact Depop Support to recover the selling fee.

3. Does Depop charge one processing fee for bundles?

Yes, Depop calculates a single processing fee of 3.3% + $0.45 on the total bundle price rather than per item. For U.S. sellers, this fee is the same as selling individual items. Fees may vary if you’re selling outside the U.S.