Depop fees worked example: a $38 sale
Sell an item for $38 with $6 shipping charged to the buyer. Depop takes no selling commission from US sellers — just 3.3% + $0.45 processing on the $44 order total ($1.90). After a $9 item cost and $5.50 shipping, you keep $27.60 — a 62.7% margin.
The breakdown
- Order total: $38 + $6 = $44.00
- Depop Payments processing: $44 × 3.3% + $0.45 = $1.90
- Selling commission: $0 (US sellers)
- Your shipping cost: $5.50
- Item cost: $9.00
- You keep: $44 − $1.90 − $5.50 − $9 = $27.60
With a Boosted Listing
If the sale is attributed to a boost, add 12% of the $38 item price ($4.56): you keep $23.04 instead. Boost only items with enough margin to absorb it. Try your own numbers in the Depop fee calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What are Depop's fees on a $38 sale?
For US sellers: $1.90 in processing (3.3% + $0.45 on the $44 order total) and $0 commission. With a 12% boost attributed, add $4.56.
Does Depop charge commission in the US?
No — Depop removed its 10% US selling commission in July 2024. Processing still applies to every sale.
Is boosting worth it on Depop?
Only if the extra visibility sells items that would otherwise sit. The 12% fee on a $38 item ($4.56) needs to be covered by faster turnover or a higher price.
Does Depop charge fees on shipping?
The 3.3% + $0.45 processing applies to the full order total including shipping charged — about $0.20 of the $1.90 here comes from the $6 shipping.