Etsy Fees in Australia: Complete Breakdown (2026)
The short answer
Etsy charges 6.5% transaction fee on every sale plus 3% + $0.25 AUD payment processing via Etsy Payments, plus a $0.20 USD listing fee per item. Total effective rate: roughly 9.5-10%.
Etsy has three separate fees stacked together. First, a $0.20 USD listing fee (about $0.30 AUD) per item, charged when you list and again when it sells. Second, a 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale including shipping. Third, Etsy Payments processing at 3% + $0.25 AUD. On a $100 sale with $15 postage, you'd pay roughly $9.50 in total fees - around 8.3% of the combined item + shipping total.
Fee Breakdown
| Fee Type | Rate / Amount |
|---|---|
| Listing Fee | $0.20 USD per listing (~$0.30 AUD)Renews every 4 months or when sold |
| Transaction Fee | 6.5% of item price + shipping charged |
| Etsy Payments Processing | 3% + $0.25 AUD |
| Etsy Plus (optional subscription) | $10 USD/month for extra features |
| Regulatory Operating Fee | 0.25% in some marketsDoes not apply to Australian sellers currently |
| Offsite Ads (optional) | 12-15% if you opt in and a sale comes via Etsy's ads |
What You Actually Pay
Real examples at common price points. All amounts in AUD.
| Item Price | Platform Fee | Payment Fee | Listing Fee | Total Fees | You Receive | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.63 | $1.00 | $0.30 | $2.93 | $22.07Including $0.30 listing fee | 11.7% |
| $50.00 | $3.25 | $1.75 | $0.30 | $5.30 | $44.70Including $0.30 listing fee | 10.6% |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $3.25 | $0.30 | $10.05 | $89.95 | 10.1% |
| $200.00 | $13.00 | $6.25 | $0.30 | $19.55 | $180.45 | 9.8% |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $15.25 | $0.30 | $48.05 | $451.95 | 9.6% |
How Etsy Fees Compare
| Platform | Commission | Payment Processing | Effective Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | 6.5% | 3% + $0.25 + $0.30 listing | ~9.5-10% |
| eBay (under $25K/year) | 0% | Included | 0% |
| Depop (AU) | 10% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~13% |
| Poshmark | 20% | Included | 20% |
| Amazon Handmade | 15% | Included | 15% |
| Not on the High Street (UK) | 25% | Included | 25% |
Tips to Reduce Your Etsy Fees
Batch your listings. If you're renewing multiple listings, the $0.20 USD listing fee adds up - prioritise listing items you're confident will sell over slower-moving stock.
Etsy charges the 6.5% transaction fee on the shipping amount you charge. If you inflate shipping to offset lower item prices, you'll pay more fees. Keep shipping accurate.
Consider opting out of Offsite Ads if you have strong organic Etsy traffic. The 12-15% Offsite Ads fee is higher than your regular fees and only makes sense if you can't otherwise get sales.
List multi-quantity items as variations rather than separate listings. One listing fee covers all colour/size variants - duplicating listings wastes listing fees.
Use Etsy's on-sale feature strategically. Sales drive visibility and conversions without requiring you to permanently lower your prices.
If your shop generates consistent revenue, Etsy Plus at $10 USD/month includes $5 USD in listing credits (25 listings) - it can partially offset listing costs at higher volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Etsy charge Australian sellers per transaction?
Three fees stack on each Etsy sale: a $0.20 USD listing fee (around $0.30 AUD), a 6.5% transaction fee on the total (item price + shipping), and Etsy Payments processing at 3% + $0.25 AUD. On a $100 item with $20 shipping, you'd pay $7.80 transaction fee + $3.85 processing + $0.30 listing = approximately $12 in total fees.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping in Australia?
Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee applies to the item price plus whatever shipping amount you charge the buyer. If you charge $20 shipping, you pay 6.5% of that $20 ($1.30) on top of the 6.5% on the item price. For Australian sellers using integrated Australia Post labels, keep your shipping charges accurate - inflating them to cover costs just increases the fee base.
What are Etsy Offsite Ads and should I opt in?
Etsy runs ads on Google, Facebook, and other platforms promoting your listings. If a buyer finds your item through one of these ads and purchases within 30 days, Etsy charges 15% (or 12% for established shops over $10,000 in sales). Sellers with under $10,000 in annual sales can opt out. If your items have strong organic search traffic on Etsy, opting out saves a significant percentage on some sales.
Are Etsy fees worth it for Australian vintage sellers?
For genuine vintage items (20+ years old), Etsy's international buyer base often justifies the 9.5-10% fee. Etsy buyers actively search for vintage and often pay a premium for well-presented, accurately described items. The main alternative, eBay, has a broader but less vintage-focused buyer base. Many Australian vintage sellers use both - Etsy for international vintage buyers, eBay for domestic volume.
How does Etsy handle AUD vs USD pricing for Australian sellers?
You can set your shop currency to AUD. Etsy converts your AUD prices to other currencies automatically for international buyers. Your listing fee ($0.20 USD) is always charged in USD and converted at Etsy's exchange rate. Your payouts come to your Australian bank account in AUD after Etsy handles the currency conversion from overseas buyer payments.
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