Depop's payment processing fee structure

Depop charges a flat 2.9% plus $0.30 fee on every transaction when a buyer pays through the app. This is the standard payment processing cost that Depop passes to sellers. If a buyer pays $20 for an item, Depop takes $0.88 (2.9% of $20 plus the $0.30 fixed fee). If the sale is $100, the fee is $3.20.

This fee applies to all payments processed through Depop's system, regardless of whether the buyer uses a debit card, credit card, or linked bank account. Depop does not charge separate fees for different payment methods — the 2.9% plus $0.30 structure covers all of them.

The fee is deducted automatically before the money reaches your account. When you see your sale confirmed in the app, the amount shown already reflects this deduction. You do not see a separate line item for the fee; it is straightforward subtracted from what you receive.

Key Takeaways

  • Depop charges 2.9% plus $0.30 on every sale, taken from the amount you receive before it reaches your bank account.
  • This fee applies to all payment methods — credit cards, debit cards, and bank transfers all cost the same percentage.
  • The fee is deducted automatically and does not appear as a separate charge; your payout amount already reflects it.
  • Depop does not charge additional fees for withdrawing money to your bank account once the sale is complete.
  • If a buyer uses Depop's payment plan feature (paying in installments), the same 2.9% plus $0.30 fee still applies to the full sale amount.

How the fee affects your actual payout

The 2.9% plus $0.30 structure means smaller sales lose a larger percentage to fees. A $10 sale costs you $0.59 in fees — nearly 6% of the sale price. A $50 sale costs $1.75, which is 3.5% of the price. A $200 sale costs $6.10, which is about 3% of the price.

This is why the fee hits harder on low-priced items. If you sell a $5 item, you pay $0.445 in fees and keep $4.555. The percentage burden decreases as your sale price increases, but the absolute dollar amount you lose grows with each sale.

Depop does not offer a way to avoid this fee or negotiate it down. It is the same for all sellers on the platform, whether you are new or have been selling for years.

When Depop fees explore and when they do not

The 2.9% plus $0.30 fee applies only when a buyer completes a purchase through Depop's payment system. If someone sends you money outside the app — through Venmo, PayPal, or cash in person — Depop does not charge a fee on that transaction. However, Depop's terms of service prohibit off-app payments, so this is not an official option.

If a sale is refunded, Depop refunds the fee to the buyer, not to you. You do not get the processing fee back if you issue a refund. The fee is treated as Depop's revenue once the transaction completes.

Depop also does not charge fees on money you receive from other sources, such as Depop Shop payouts or promotional credits. The 2.9% plus $0.30 applies only to direct sales from buyers.

How to calculate your profit before listing

To know what you will actually receive, subtract the fee from your asking price. Use this formula: (Sale Price × 0.971) − $0.30. If you want to sell an item for $50 and keep $50, you would need to price it at approximately $51.81 to account for the fee.

Many sellers factor the fee into their pricing from the start. If you know your item costs you $20 and you want a $15 profit, you need to price it at around $36.50 to cover both the cost and the fee and still hit your profit target.

Some sellers list prices in round numbers and accept a smaller profit margin. Others price to the cent to hit exact profit targets. There is no right approach — it depends on your pricing strategy and what your market will bear.

Depop fees compared to other selling platforms

Depop's 2.9% plus $0.30 is comparable to what other peer-to-peer selling apps charge. Poshmark charges a flat 20% commission on sales over $15 and keeps $2.95 on sales under $15. Vinted charges 5% on sales in the US. Mercari charges 10% on most sales.

The comparison depends on your sale price. On a $30 item, Depop costs $1.17 (3.9%), Poshmark costs $6.00 (20%), Vinted costs $1.50 (5%), and Mercari costs $3.00 (10%). On a $100 item, Depop costs $3.20 (3.2%), Poshmark costs $20.00 (20%), Vinted costs $5.00 (5%), and Mercari costs $10.00 (10%).

Depop's percentage-based fee structure makes it cheaper than Poshmark and Mercari on most items, but more expensive than Vinted. The actual cost to you depends on what you typically sell and at what price point.

Payment timing and when fees are finalized

Depop deducts the fee when ready when the buyer completes payment. The amount shown in your Depop wallet already reflects the fee — you do not see it charged separately later. Once the buyer confirms receipt of the item and the sale is marked complete (usually 3 days after delivery), the money is available to withdraw to your bank account.

The withdrawal itself does not incur an additional fee from Depop. When you transfer your balance to your linked bank account, you receive the full amount in your Depop wallet. Some banks may charge their own fees for receiving transfers, but that is between you and your bank, not Depop.

If you use Depop's when ready payout feature (available in some regions), you may see a small additional fee for that service, but the standard 2.9% plus $0.30 is already included in your sale amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I pay Depop fees if someone buys multiple items from me at once?

Yes. Depop charges 2.9% plus $0.30 for each item in a bundle purchase, not a single fee for the whole order. If a buyer purchases three items totaling $60, Depop charges the fee on each item separately based on its individual price, not on the $60 total.

What happens to the Depop fee if a buyer disputes the purchase?

If a dispute is resolved in the buyer's favor and you issue a refund, Depop refunds the fee to the buyer. You do not recover the processing fee. If the dispute is resolved in your favor, you keep both the sale amount and the fee.

Can I ask the buyer to cover the Depop fee?

You can ask, but Depop's system does not allow you to add fees to the buyer's total. The price you set is what the buyer pays. Any agreement to cover fees would have to happen outside the app, which violates Depop's terms of service.

Is the 2.9% plus $0.30 fee the only cost of selling on Depop?

Yes, for most sellers. Depop does not charge listing fees, subscription fees, or withdrawal fees. The only cost is the payment processing fee on completed sales. If you use Depop's optional shipping label service, you pay for shipping separately, but that is not a Depop fee.

Do I pay fees on sales made through Depop Shop?

Depop Shop sales are processed through Depop's payment system, so yes, the 2.9% plus $0.30 fee applies. The fee structure is the same whether you sell through the regular app or through a Depop Shop.