How Etsy fees work in United Kingdom
US$0.20 listing fee (about £0.15), 6.5% transaction fee, 4% + £0.20 payment processing and a 0.48% regulatory operating fee on the price plus postage, with 20% VAT on the fees for UK sellers.
- The listing fee is billed in US dollars, so its sterling amount moves with the exchange rate.
- The regulatory operating fee rose from 0.32% to 0.48% on 22 June 2026.
You receive = sale price + shipping the buyer pays − Etsy fees Profit = you receive − item cost − postage you pay − other costs Margin = profit ÷ (sale price + shipping charged)
Source: Etsy UK: fees and payments policy, Etsy UK: sell on Etsy. Fees checked on 28 September 2026 against Etsy's official fee page as published on its own site (the page blocks automated reading, so check it yourself before relying on a number). Sales tax collected by the platform is passed on to the tax authority and isn't counted as your money.
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Questions
How much does Etsy take from a sale in United Kingdom?
US$0.20 listing fee (about £0.15), 6.5% transaction fee, 4% + £0.20 payment processing and a 0.48% regulatory operating fee on the price plus postage, with 20% VAT on the fees for UK sellers.
What do I keep from a £45.00 sale on Etsy?
With £8.00 shipping charged and the standard option, the fees are £7.40 and you receive £45.60. After a £12.00 item cost, £8.00 postage and £1.00 packaging, the profit is £24.60.
Is this calculator made by Etsy?
No. It's an independent calculator. Etsy is a trademark of its owner. Fees can differ by category, account and promotions, so check a real sale's fee breakdown.