I still remember the day Depop announced they were removing selling fees for US sellers in mid-2024. I was sitting in my car outside a Goodwill, checking my email, and I literally fist-pumped. "Finally," I thought. "I get to keep the whole $40 for this vintage sweater."
I listed it. I sold it. And when the payout hit my bank account, it wasn't $40. It was $34.12.
I stared at the screen, doing the mental math. Where did the money go? I hadn't boosted the listing. I hadn't offered free shipping. It turns out, "No Selling Fees" is a marketing headline, not a financial reality. Between the payment processing fee, the way transaction totals are calculated, and the hidden costs of shipping tiers, money was still leaking out of my pocket.
If you are a reseller trying to scale on Depop, you need to stop thinking about "fees" and start thinking about "margins." Because while Depop might not take a 10% commission anymore (in the US and UK), the financial ecosystem of the app has just shifted the costs elsewhere.
The "Zero Fee" Myth: What You Actually Pay
Let’s get the big confusing part out of the way first. Does Depop have seller fees?
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In the US & UK: No. The standard 10% commission on the item price is gone for new listings.
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In Australia & Rest of World: Yes. You likely still pay the flat 10% selling fee on the total transaction amount.
But "No Selling Fee" does not mean "Free to Sell." You are still paying for the privilege of accepting money.
The Mandatory Cost: Payment Processing
This is the fee everyone forgets until they see their payout. Whether the buyer pays with Apple Pay, a credit card, or Depop Balance, the transaction has to be processed. Depop uses Stripe for this, and they pass that cost directly to you.
How much does Depop take for processing?
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US Sellers: 3.3% of the total transaction + $0.45.
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UK Sellers: 2.9% + £0.30.
Here’s where it gets interesting... "Total Transaction" means everything the buyer paid.
If you sell a jacket for $50 and charge $10 for shipping + $4 sales tax, the buyer pays $64.
Your 3.3% fee is calculated on the $64, not the $50.
So, 3.3% of $64 is ~$2.11 + $0.45 fixed fee = $2.56.
That’s roughly 5% of your item's sale price, gone just to move the money.
(Note: If you are an international seller using PayPal, the fees can vary wildly based on currency conversion. Always check your local PayPal merchant rate, which is usually around 3.49% + fixed fee.)
The "Boosted" Trap: 8% vs. 12%
Depop’s "Boosted Listings" feature is the most powerful tool for visibility, but it’s also the fastest way to ruin your margin if you aren't careful.
When you boost an item, it appears in special tiles in search results. If a buyer clicks that tile and buys your item within 28 days, you pay a fee.
The 2025 Boost Fee Reality:
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US & Australia: 8% of the total sale price.
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UK (New Change): As of late 2025, this jumped to 12%.
I learned this the hard way with a pair of Doc Martens. I had them listed for $100. I boosted them because "why not?" They sold.
I paid the processing fee (~$4) + the boost fee ($8). Suddenly my $100 sale was an $88 payout. That $12 loss was exactly my profit margin on that flip. I broke even for the privilege of packing a heavy box.
Strategic Failure:
I once tried to "game" the system by unboosting an item right before accepting an offer. It doesn't work. If the buyer viewed the item while it was boosted at any point in the last 28 days, Depop still charges you the fee. The attribution window is sticky.
Depop Shipping Prices: The Silent Profit Killer
We can’t talk about depop fees for selling without talking about shipping. This is the second biggest leak in your profit bucket.
I used to use the "Ship with Depop" option exclusively because it was easy. I didn't own a printer, and the QR code feature at the post office was a lifesaver. But I realized I was overpaying on lightweight items.
Depop Shipping Prices (US Tiers - Approx):
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Extra Small (XS): Under 4oz - ~$4.49
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Small (S): Under 8oz - ~$5.49
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Medium (M): Under 1lb - ~$7.99
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Large (L): Under 2lb - ~$12.29
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Extra Large (XL): Under 10lb - ~$13.99
(These rates fluctuate annually with USPS changes, but the tiers remain consistent.)
Now the tricky part... the jump from Medium to Large.
If your hoodie weighs 1lb 1oz, you are forced into the "Large" tier ($12.29).
If you used a third-party shipping platform like Pirate Ship, you could ship that same 1lb 1oz hoodie for roughly $8.50 using USPS Ground Advantage (cubic rate).
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The Math: You are overpaying by nearly $4 per shipment by using Depop’s convenient label. Over 100 sales, that is $400 lost.1
Tool I Use:2
I bought a Rollo thermal printer ($180) and a shipping scale ($25). It felt like a huge expense at the time, but being able to print my own labels saved me enough money to pay for the printer in two months.3
T4he Buyer Marketplace Fee (And Why You Should Care)
You might be thinking, "Why do I care about a fee the buyer pays?"
Because what is depop selling fee for buyers directly impacts your pricing power.
In the US and UK, buyers now pay a "Marketplace Fee" of up to 5% + a fixed amount (usually $1 or £1) on every purchase.
This funds the "Depop Protection" program.
The Psychology:
If you list a shirt for $30, the buyer sees:
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Item: $30
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Shipping: $7.99
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Tax: $2.50
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Marketplace Fee: $2.50
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Total: ~$43.00
Your $30 shirt now costs them $43. This is why buyers are sending lower offers. They are mentally deducting the fees they have to pay at checkout. You need to price your items with this "checkout shock" in mind. I usually price items about 10% lower on Depop than I do on Poshmark to account for this friction.
I use Closo to automate checking comparables across platforms – saves me about 3 hours weekly – so I can see if my "total price" (item + fees) is still competitive with similar listings on eBay or Mercari.
Creating Your Own "Depop Calculator"
Stop doing mental math. Human brains are terrible at calculating 3.3% + $0.45 + 8% on the fly. We tend to round up our profit and round down our costs.
I built a simple spreadsheet to act as my personal depop fee calculator. You don't need Excel wizardry; you just need these columns:
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Sold Price (What the buyer paid for the item)
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Shipping Charged (If you arranged your own shipping)
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Actual Shipping Cost (What you paid Pirate Ship)
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Transaction Fee =
(Sold Price + Shipping Charged + Tax) * 0.033 + 0.45 -
Boost Fee (If applicable) =
(Sold Price + Shipping Charged) * 0.08 -
Net Profit =
Sold Price - Actual Shipping Cost - Transaction Fee - Boost Fee - Cost of Goods
An Honest Look at Bundles:
Bundles are the best way to save on fees.
The fixed portion of the transaction fee ($0.45) hits you every time.
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Sell 3 items separately: You pay $0.45 x 3 = $1.35.
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Sell 3 items in a bundle: You pay $0.45 x 1 = $0.45.
Encourage bundles! "15% off bundles" isn't just a sales tactic; it's a fee-reduction strategy.
People always ask me...
"Is boosting actually worth the 8% fee?"
Common question I see. My answer: Only for specific items.
I boost:
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Unique vintage pieces with high margins (where I can absorb the 8%).
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Items that have been sitting for 60+ days (stale inventory).
I never boost:
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Mall brands (Zara, H&M). The margins are too thin.
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Items priced under $20. After the boost and fees, you are making pennies.
"Why did Depop charge me a fee if selling is free?"
People always ask me this. Check your bank statement. If you see a charge from Depop, it is almost always for the shipping label.
When you use "Ship with Depop," the buyer pays the full amount (Item + Shipping) to you. Then, Depop charges your account to claw back the cost of the label they generated. It looks like a fee, but it's just a pass-through cost.
Conclusion
So, how much does Depop take? In 2025, the answer is nuanced.
If you are a smart seller in the US who prints their own labels and doesn't boost every single item, Depop is arguably the cheapest platform to sell on. The ~3.3% effective fee is significantly lower than Poshmark's flat 20% or eBay's ~13%.
However, if you are a passive seller who uses Depop shipping, boosts everything, and ignores the transaction fee math, you can easily end up giving 20-25% of your revenue back to the platform and the post office.
The "Zero Fee" era is here, but it requires you to be an active manager of your logistics. Buy a scale. Check the tiers. And for the love of vintage, don't boost a $12 t-shirt.
If you are looking to expand your reach beyond Depop, check out our guide on cross-listing strategies for 2025. And once you start moving volume, you'll need to know how to organize your inventory system so you never lose a sale to a misplaced item. Learn more about it in Closo Seller Hub
FAQ
Here's something everyone wants to know: Is Depop completely free to sell on now?
For sellers in the US and UK, listing items is free, and there is no longer a commission fee on the final sale price for new listings. However, it is not "completely" free. You must still pay a payment processing fee (typically around 3% + a fixed small amount) on every transaction. Additionally, if you choose to use optional features like "Boosted Listings," you will pay an extra fee (8-12%) on those sales.
Common question I see: What is the Depop Marketplace Fee?
The Marketplace Fee is a cost charged to the buyer, not the seller. Introduced in the US and UK in mid-2024, it is a small percentage (up to 5% plus a fixed amount like $1) added to the buyer's total at checkout. This fee funds Depop Protection and platform support. While sellers don't pay this directly, it increases the total price for the buyer, which can impact how much they are willing to pay for your item.
People always ask me: How do I avoid Depop fees?
You cannot avoid the mandatory payment processing fees, as Depop requires all transactions to go through their system for safety. However, you can minimize costs by:
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Printing your own shipping labels using third-party services (often cheaper than Depop's rates).
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Only boosting high-margin items.
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Encouraging buyers to purchase bundles to reduce the number of fixed transaction fees you pay.
