Depop Fees in Australia: Complete Breakdown (2026)
The short answer
Depop charges Australian sellers 10% commission on every sale, plus 2.9% + $0.30 for payment processing. Total effective rate: approximately 13% per transaction.
Depop's fee structure for Australian sellers is straightforward: 10% of the sale price as a seller commission, plus Depop Payments processing at 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. On a $50 sale, you pay $5 in commission and $1.75 in processing fees - you receive $43.25. Note that US and UK sellers had their seller commission removed in late 2024, but Australian sellers still pay the full 10%.
Fee Breakdown
| Fee Type | Rate / Amount |
|---|---|
| Seller Commission | 10% of sale price |
| Payment Processing (Depop Payments) | 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction |
| Listing Fee | Free |
| Store Subscription | None |
| Boosted Listings (optional) | Additional 8% of sale priceOnly applies if you pay to boost a listing |
| Buyer Fee | 5% buyer marketplace fee (paid by buyer) |
What You Actually Pay
Real examples at common price points. All amounts in AUD.
| Item Price | Platform Fee | Payment Fee | Total Fees | You Receive | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.50 | $1.03 | $3.53 | $21.47 | 14.1% |
| $50.00 | $5.00 | $1.75 | $6.75 | $43.25 | 13.5% |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $3.20 | $13.20 | $86.80 | 13.2% |
| $200.00 | $20.00 | $6.10 | $26.10 | $173.90 | 13.1% |
| $500.00 | $50.00 | $14.80 | $64.80 | $435.20 | 13.0% |
How Depop Fees Compare
| Platform | Commission | Payment Processing | Effective Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depop (AU) | 10% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~13% |
| Depop (US/UK) | 0% | ~3.3% | ~3.3% |
| eBay (under $25K/year) | 0% | Included | 0% |
| Poshmark | 20% | Included | 20% |
| Vinted (AU) | 0% (seller) | 0% (seller) | 0% (buyer pays) |
| Etsy | 6.5% | 3% + $0.25 | ~9.5-10% |
| Grailed | 9% | 4.4% + $0.30 | ~13-14% |
Tips to Reduce Your Depop Fees
Price at your actual minimum. Depop buyers will offer less - so set your price at the floor you're comfortable with, not below it.
Don't use Boosted Listings unless you're selling items priced $80+. The additional 8% boost cost eats margin fast on cheap items.
Bundle deals reduce your effective per-transaction cost. One $100 sale is more efficient than four $25 sales from a fee perspective (fewer $0.30 fixed charges).
Include postage in your item price if buyers prefer 'free shipping'. This doesn't change your fees but can improve conversion rates.
List regularly rather than running frequent discounts. Depop's algorithm rewards active sellers with better visibility, reducing the need for paid promotion.
Crosslisting to platforms with lower fees (like eBay under the $25K threshold) for items that work on multiple platforms is the most direct way to reduce effective fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Australian Depop sellers pay more than US and UK sellers?
Depop removed the 10% seller fee for US and UK sellers in late 2024 as part of a competitive strategy to grow those markets. Australian sellers still pay the full 10%. Depop has stated the fee structure varies by market, but hasn't committed to removing AU fees. It's a genuine disadvantage for AU sellers that many find frustrating.
Is there a way to avoid Depop's payment processing fee?
No. Depop Payments is mandatory for all transactions on the platform. You can't accept bank transfer or PayPal directly for sales made through Depop listings. The 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee applies to every transaction.
How much does a Depop boost cost?
Boosting a listing costs an additional 8% of the sale price. So if you sell a $60 item and it was boosted, you'd pay the standard 10% commission ($6) plus the 8% boost fee ($4.80), plus processing (around $2.04) - total fees of $12.84, leaving you $47.16. Only use boosts for items where the potential upside is meaningful.
What happens if I refund a buyer on Depop?
If you issue a full refund through Depop, the seller commission (10%) is refunded to you. However, the payment processing fee (2.9% + $0.30) is typically not refunded, as processors don't return these fees. So a refund on a $50 sale still costs you around $1.75 in processing fees.
How does Depop's fee compare to shipping costs?
On a $50 item, Depop fees total around $6.75. Shipping via Australia Post for a standard clothing item costs $8-10. Combined, you're spending $15-17 just on fees and postage - around 30-34% of the sale price before you've even considered your item's original cost. This is why pricing correctly on Depop matters so much.
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