How much does Etsy take per sale in 2026?
Short answer: a US seller pays about 9.7% + $0.45 per sale (listing + transaction + processing). Sellers in nine countries add a regulatory operating fee, UK/EU sellers add VAT on Etsy's own fees, and an Offsite Ads sale can push the total above 20%. Here is every line, with real math. Rates verified Sep 15, 2026.
The four fees every US sale pays
Listing fee — $0.20 per listing, again on every renewal (4 months) or sale$0.20
Transaction fee — 6.5% of item price + shipping + gift wrap6.5%
Payment processing (US) — 3% of order total + $0.25 flat3% + $0.25
Currency conversion — 2.5%, only if listing ≠ payout currencysituational
Worked example: $30 item + $6 shipping (US seller)
Buyer pays$36.00
Listing fee−$0.20
Transaction fee (6.5% × $36)−$2.34
Processing (3% × $36 + $0.25)−$1.33
Total Etsy fees−$3.87 (10.8%)
Your item cost (example)−$8.00
You keep$24.13
Every country has a different processing rate — UK pays 4% + £0.20, the eurozone 4% + €0.30, India 5% + ₹25. Nine countries also pay a regulatory operating fee. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
The fees that surprise people
Regulatory operating fee (since Jun 22, 2026)0.05–1.97%
UK 0.48% · Canada 0.50% · Italy 0.80% · Spain 0.88% · France 1.14% · Vietnam 1.24% · Türkiye 1.67% · Hungary 1.97% · India 0.05%
Offsite Ads — only on ad-attributed orders12% / 15%
15% under $10k/yr (opt-outable), 12% mandatory above; capped at $100 per order
VAT/GST on Etsy's fees — UK/EU/AU/NZ, unless VAT-registered0–21%
A UK seller not registered for VAT pays 20% on top of every fee line — the 6.5% transaction fee is effectively 7.8%
Three rules of thumb
1. Budget 10–16% of gross for Etsy fees depending on country and price point — never just 6.5%
2. Fixed fees hurt low prices most: a $5 US order loses ~13% to fees before materials
3. "Free shipping" is not fee-free: building postage into the item price still pays 6.5% on it
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Sources: Etsy Fees & Payments Policy · Payment processing by country · Regulatory operating fee. Rates verified Sep 15, 2026. Independent — not affiliated with Etsy, Inc.