Etsy Fees Explained: Every Fee a 3D Print Seller Pays in 2026
Most sellers know about the transaction fee but miss the listing fee on shipping, VAT on fees, and Offsite Ads. Here’s the complete picture.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Listing fee | £0.16 / $0.20 |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% |
| Payment processing fee | 3.25% + £0.20 / 3% + $0.25 |
| Offsite Ads fee | 12% or 15% |
| Etsy Plus subscription | $10/month |
| VAT (UK/EU sellers) | Varies |
Worked example: £15 vase listing (UK seller)
From that £16.34 you still need to cover: filament, electricity, your time, and packaging. Run the numbers in our free calculator.
Listing fee: £0.16 / $0.20
Auto-renewed every 4 months if active. Charged even if the item doesn't sell.
Transaction fee: 6.5%
The single biggest fee. Applied to the full buyer-pays amount including postage.
Payment processing fee: 3.25% + £0.20 / 3% + $0.25
Varies slightly by country. UK: 3.25% + £0.20. US: 3% + $0.25. Required if you use Etsy Payments.
Offsite Ads fee: 12% or 15%
15% if under $10k/year revenue. Drops to 12% above $10k. Mandatory for high-volume sellers.
Etsy Plus subscription: $10/month
Gives credits for listings and Etsy Ads — not essential for most sellers.
VAT (UK/EU sellers): Varies
Etsy adds VAT to their fees. If VAT registered, supply your number to Etsy to get fees VAT-exempt.
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