What Etsy charges
- Listing fee: $0.20 per listing. When it sells, relisting the same item costs another $0.20.
- Transaction fee: 6.5% of the item price plus shipping. For US sellers it does not apply to sales tax.
- Payment processing: 3% + $0.25 for US bank accounts, on the full order total including tax and shipping.
- Offsite Ads: Only on orders Etsy brings in through outside ads: 15% (12% for shops with $10,000+ in yearly sales), capped at $100 per order.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage does Etsy take in total?
With the $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee and 3% + $0.25 processing, it is usually around 10% of the order. Sales from Offsite Ads add another 15%.
Are fees charged on sales tax?
For US sellers the transaction fee is not charged on sales tax, but payment processing is charged on the total including tax.
As of 2026-10-11 · Sources: Etsy Fees & Payments Policy, Etsy Payments Policy. For reference only. Actual fees follow each marketplace’s seller dashboard and notices.