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Etsy Seller Fees: Listing, Transaction, Payment, and Offsite Ads

Review Etsy’s current listing, transaction, U.S. payment-processing, and Offsite Ads fees. See which order amounts each fee uses and where the calculator simplifies.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Direct answer

For U.S. Etsy sellers, the published schedule lists a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee on item price plus shipping and gift wrap (not U.S. sales tax), and Etsy Payments processing of 3% + $0.25 on the total sale including tax and shipping. Attributed Offsite Ads orders may add 15% or 12%, depending on the shop’s sales history and eligibility.

The problem

The total is not one percentage. Some fees include shipping, some include tax, and Offsite Ads apply only to attributed orders. A flat 'all-in' percentage can misstate a small or large order, a multi-quantity listing, or an order with tax, gift wrap, or currency conversion.

Why it happens

Etsy separates listing, transaction, processing, advertising, currency-conversion, and other fees. The fee base can differ by charge. Read the current policy and your Payment Account rather than assuming every percentage is applied to the same subtotal.

How Etsy charges are calculated

  1. 1

    Listing: $0.20 per item listing

    The listing fee applies when you create or renew a listing, whether or not it sells. Quantity listings may renew as items sell; model the number of listing fees that applies to your order.

  2. 2

    Transaction: 6.5% of item price plus shipping and gift wrap

    For U.S. sellers, Etsy says the transaction fee does not apply to sales tax. Currency conversion or other situations may affect the fee calculation.

  3. 3

    U.S. Etsy Payments processing: 3% + $0.25

    The processing fee is based on the total sale including tax and shipping. Rates vary by the location of the seller’s bank account.

  4. 4

    Offsite Ads: only on attributed orders

    The standard rate is 15% while a shop is under the $10,000 USD prior-365-day threshold and remains eligible to opt out. Reaching the threshold makes participation mandatory and the rate 12% for the life of the shop. The policy caps this fee at $100 per order; verify current eligibility in your account.

  5. 5

    Check currency and other charges

    Etsy’s policy lists an additional 2.5% currency-conversion fee when the listing currency differs from the payment-account currency. VAT, regulatory fees, deposit fees, refunds, and other account terms can also affect proceeds.

Key takeaways

  • U.S. listing fee: $0.20 per item listing/renewal that applies.
  • U.S. transaction fee: 6.5% on item price plus shipping and gift wrap, excluding U.S. sales tax.
  • U.S. payment processing: 3% + $0.25 on the total sale including tax and shipping.
  • Attributed Offsite Ads may add 15% or 12%, subject to opt-out eligibility and a $100 cap per order.
  • Currency conversion, taxes on fees, deposit charges, and other account rules are separate.

Frequently asked questions

What are Etsy’s U.S. seller fees?

The published U.S. schedule lists a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee on item price plus shipping and gift wrap, and Etsy Payments processing of 3% + $0.25 on the total sale including tax and shipping. Offsite Ads can add another fee on attributed orders.

Is the 6.5% transaction fee charged on sales tax?

Etsy’s policy says U.S. transaction fees do not apply to sales tax. Payment processing does apply to the total sale including tax and shipping; the Offsite Ads policy also excludes U.S. sales tax.

Can I opt out of Offsite Ads?

A shop below the $10,000 USD sales threshold over the prior 365 days may opt out while it remains under the threshold. Once a shop reaches the threshold, participation is mandatory and the 12% rate applies for the life of the shop. Confirm your current status with Etsy.

What is the Offsite Ads rate?

The published policy lists 15% for eligible shops below the threshold and 12% once the shop meets the $10,000 USD prior-365-day threshold. The fee applies only to attributed orders and is capped at $100 per order.

Does the calculator include every Etsy charge?

No. It estimates one U.S. order using the selected listing and ad assumptions. It does not model every listing renewal, VAT, currency conversion, deposit fee, refunds, or account-specific charge.

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Educational information only; not individualized legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Rules can change and results depend on your facts. Check current official guidance or consult a qualified professional.