Whatnot Fees in the UK, Canada & Australia

Most guides to Whatnot fees assume you are selling in the US. If you are in Britain, Canada or Australia, the numbers and the rules are a little different. Whatnot fees in the UK are commonly reported as 6.67% commission plus VAT, which works out to roughly 8% including VAT, plus a separate payment processing fee. Canadian sellers pay a similar commission-and-processing structure in Canadian dollars, and Australian selling availability may be limited or still evolving.

This guide compares Whatnot's international seller fees region by region, with worked examples, and covers the parts that trip up international sellers: VAT on fees, currency, cross-border sales and payouts. Fees are set locally and change over time, so confirm current figures on Whatnot's fee page for your country before you set prices.

For the US baseline that most sources refer to, see our complete guide to Whatnot seller fees.

Whatnot International Seller Fees at a Glance

Region	Commission (commonly reported)	Processing	Currency	Notes
United States	8% for most categories; lower for some (e.g., electronics about 5%, coins about 4%)	2.9% + $0.30 per order on order total	USD	Baseline most guides use
United Kingdom	6.67% + VAT (about 8% total)	Separate processing fee; confirm current UK rate	GBP	VAT may be reclaimable if you are VAT-registered
Canada	Similar commission structure	Percentage plus fixed fee per order; confirm in CAD	CAD	GST/HST rules apply
Europe (supported countries)	Similar commission structure	Local processing fee	Local currency	VAT rules vary by country
Australia	Check availability	Check availability	AUD if supported	Selling support may be limited or evolving

In every supported region, Whatnot commonly charges no listing fees and no monthly subscription. Optional costs, such as Boost promotion and faster payout options, depend on what is offered locally.

Whatnot Fees in the UK

UK sellers are the most likely to be confused by fee figures, because commission is quoted before VAT. At the time of writing, UK commission is commonly reported as 6.67% of the item's sale price, plus VAT at 20% on that fee. Since 6.67% x 1.2 is about 8.0%, the effective commission including VAT is roughly the same 8% US sellers pay.

UK Commission Examples

Sale price	Commission (6.67%)	VAT on commission (20%)	Commission incl. VAT
£10	£0.67	£0.13	£0.80
£20	£1.33	£0.27	£1.60
£50	£3.33	£0.67	£4.00
£100	£6.67	£1.33	£8.00
£250	£16.68	£3.33	£20.01

Notice that the UK commission including VAT tracks the US 8% almost exactly at every price point. The real differences for UK sellers usually come from the processing fee, VAT registration status and postage costs rather than from commission itself.

The payment processing fee comes off on top of these figures. Because UK processing rates are set locally, check the current figure on Whatnot UK's fee page and add it in our Whatnot fee calculator to see your full payout.

Can UK Sellers Reclaim VAT on Whatnot Fees?

If you are VAT-registered, the VAT charged on Whatnot's fees may be reclaimable as input VAT, which means your true commission cost could be closer to 6.67% than 8%. If you are not VAT-registered, which is the case for most new sellers below the £90,000 registration threshold, the VAT is simply part of your cost. An accountant can confirm your position.

For setup, shipping and HMRC basics, read our full guide to selling on Whatnot in the UK, and for VAT on your own sales, see Whatnot sales tax and UK VAT.

Whatnot Fees in Canada

Canadian sellers pay fees in a structure similar to the US: a commission on the item's sale price and a payment processing fee on each order, both in Canadian dollars. The exact local commission rate, processing percentage and fixed per-order fee should be confirmed on Whatnot's Canadian fee page, because they are set for the Canadian market.

Illustrative Canadian Example

If Canadian rates mirror the US structure of 8% commission and 2.9% + $0.30 processing, a $50 CAD sale would cost about $4.00 commission and $1.75 processing, leaving about $44.25 CAD before costs. A $10 CAD sale would cost about $1.39, or roughly 14%, because the fixed fee hits small sales harder. Treat these as illustrations and use current Canadian rates for real pricing.

Canadian Considerations

• Shipping costs are relatively high in Canada, so bundling matters even more for low-value items.
• GST/HST rules can make platforms responsible for collecting tax on some sales, and sellers above the $30,000 small supplier threshold generally must register.
• US-dollar sourcing exposes you to exchange rates. Convert inventory costs to CAD before calculating margins.

Our guide to selling on Whatnot in Canada covers setup, shipping and cross-border orders.

Whatnot Fees in Australia

Whatnot's established markets are the US, Canada, the UK and a number of European countries. Selling availability in Australia may be limited or evolving. That means there may be no Australian fee schedule to quote, and you should not assume US or UK rates would apply if Whatnot launches selling there.

What to do as an Australian:

1. Check Whatnot's current supported-countries list in the help center.
2. If selling is supported, find the Australian fee page and note commission, processing and how GST is treated on fees.
3. If it is not supported, avoid workarounds such as using an overseas address, which can breach Whatnot's terms.
4. As a buyer, factor international shipping, GST on imports and possible duties into any cross-border purchase where shipping is supported.

Our guide to Whatnot in Australia covers what Australians can do now and how to prepare.

Whatnot Fees in Europe

Whatnot operates in a number of European countries, with fees charged in local currency and a commission-plus-processing structure similar to other regions. VAT treatment of fees and sales varies by country, and EU rules can make marketplaces responsible for VAT on certain transactions. Confirm rates and VAT details on Whatnot's fee page for your country, and see where Whatnot is available for an overview of supported regions.

Currency, Cross-Border Sales and Payouts

Currency

Sellers in each supported region generally list, sell and get paid in their local currency. That avoids conversion costs on domestic sales. Conversion can come into play when you source stock in another currency, sell cross-border where supported, or use a payout account in a different currency.

Cross-Border Sales

Whether you can sell to buyers in other countries depends on Whatnot's current international shipping setup, not on individual seller choice. Cross-border orders typically involve higher shipping, possible duties and taxes for the buyer, and longer delivery times. See Whatnot international shipping for what ships where.

Payouts

Payouts generally go to a bank account in your own country and currency after orders ship or deliver and processing clears. Faster payout options and their fees may differ by region. Our guide to Whatnot payouts explains the process.

Hidden International Costs Beyond Whatnot Fees

For sellers outside the US, Whatnot's fees are often not the biggest cost difference. These are the costs that more often decide whether a show is profitable.

Sourcing in a Foreign Currency

Many popular products, from sealed trading card boxes to sneakers, are priced and traded in US dollars. If you buy stock in USD and sell in pounds or Canadian dollars, your cost depends on the exchange rate on the day you pay, plus any conversion fee from your bank or card. As an illustration, if one US dollar costs 1.35 Canadian dollars, a US$100 box costs C$135 before shipping and import charges. If the rate moves against you between buying and selling, your margin shrinks even though nothing about Whatnot's fees changed.

Import Charges on Inventory

Bringing inventory into the UK, Canada or Australia from abroad can trigger import VAT or GST, customs duty depending on the goods, and courier handling fees. These are part of your cost of goods. Build them into your per-item cost before you calculate break-even prices.

Domestic Postage Relative to Item Value

Postage in many countries is high relative to the value of a single card or small collectible. Buyers pay shipping, but high shipping relative to item price can reduce how much they bid. Combined shipping across several items in one show helps, and so does accurate weight profiling.

Giveaway Shipping

In most cases sellers cover the shipping on giveaway items. Where postage is expensive, a giveaway can cost several times the value of the prize. Buyer-only giveaways, where the prize ships with a paid order, are often more economical.

Grading and Authentication

Card sellers outside the US may pay more and wait longer to have cards graded, because of international shipping and insurance to and from grading companies. If graded cards are central to your shop, include those costs in your margin calculations.

How to Compare Whatnot Fees Across Regions Fairly

If you are deciding where to focus, or simply checking whether your fees are in line, compare like with like:

• Use total fees, not commission alone. Commission plus processing, including any fixed per-order amount, is your real cost.
• Account for VAT or GST on fees. Whether it is a cost or reclaimable depends on your registration status.
• Use local currency figures. Converting to another currency can make fees look higher or lower than they are.
• Include shipping economics. Fees are only part of the cost; postage relative to item value often matters more outside the US.
• Check for category differences and promotions. Whatnot periodically runs category promotions, which may differ by region.

Our Whatnot profit margins guide shows how to build these costs into your pricing in any currency.

Checklist: Confirming Your Local Whatnot Fees

1. Open Whatnot's fee page for your country, or search the help center for seller fees.
2. Note the commission rate and whether it is quoted before or after VAT or GST.
3. Note the processing percentage and fixed per-order fee in your currency.
4. Check whether any category has a different rate, and whether a promotion is running.
5. Check the payout options and any fees for faster payouts.
6. Run three test prices, such as low, typical and high, through a fee calculator.
7. Re-check every few months, because rates and promotions change.

If you want guided help building a reselling business in a supported country, the Marketplace SuperHeroes free workshop lists the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and several European countries among its supported countries. It is independent of Whatnot, and its organizers state results are not typical or guaranteed.

Bottom Line on Whatnot International Fees

UK sellers commonly pay 6.67% plus VAT, about 8% including VAT, plus processing. Canadian and European sellers pay a similar structure in local currency, and Australian availability may be limited. Always confirm current local rates, account for VAT or GST on fees, and compare total costs rather than headline commission.

Next, read the country guides for the UK, Canada and Australia, or return to the full Whatnot seller fees breakdown.