Question 1

What are Depop's fees?

Accepted Answer

Depop charges a 10% selling fee on every sale, plus payment processing fees of 2.9% + $0.45. On a $25 sale, that's $2.50 (10%) + $1.17 (2.9% + $0.45) = $3.67 total fees, leaving you with $21.33 before your item cost.

Question 2

Does Depop charge fees on shipping?

Accepted Answer

Depop's 10% selling fee applies to the item price only, not the shipping amount. However, payment processing fees may apply to the full transaction including shipping depending on how the transaction is structured.

Question 3

How do I make money on Depop?

Accepted Answer

The key to Depop profitability is knowing your margin before you price. Price the item, subtract the Depop fee (10%), payment processing (~3%), and what you paid for it. A rule of thumb: you need to sell an item for at least 1.5x what you paid to hit a 25% margin after fees.

Question 4

Is Depop growing?

Accepted Answer

Yes — searches for "Depop fee calculator" have grown 296% year-over-year, driven by Gen Z reselling culture. Depop focuses on fashion, streetwear, and vintage clothing, and is one of the fastest-growing resale platforms in the US.

Fee Type	Rate	Notes
Depop fee	10%	Applied to the item sale price
Payment processing	2.9% + $0.45	Applied per transaction
Listing fee	None	Free to list

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