Depop Dropped Their 10% Fee and Nobody's Talking About It

Wait, what?

I had to triple-check this because it seemed too good to be true, but yes—Depop actually removed their 10% selling fee for US sellers back in July 2024. And for some reason, it feels like hardly anyone noticed.

Let me explain what happened, what you're actually paying now, and whether this changes the game.

What Depop Used to Charge

Before the change, Depop took:

• 10% transaction fee on every sale
• Payment processing of around 2.9% + $0.30

So on a $50 sale, you were losing about $6.50 in fees. Not the worst, but it added up.

What Depop Charges Now

Here's the new deal for US sellers:

• No transaction fee - literally 0%
• Payment processing: 3.3% + $0.45

That's it. On that same $50 sale, you're now paying about $2.10 in fees. That's a difference of over $4 per sale going directly into your pocket.

Why Did They Do This?

My theory? Competition.

Mercari simplified their fee structure. Poshmark hasn't changed (still that chunky 20%). eBay has been competitive in certain categories. And newer platforms like Vinted have been growing with seller-friendly fee structures.

Depop probably looked at their numbers and realized they were losing sellers to platforms with lower fees. So they made a bold move: absorb the transaction fee entirely.

Whether this is a permanent change or a growth strategy remains to be seen. But for now, sellers benefit.

The Catch: Boost Fees

There's one thing that can jack up your fees—boosting.

If you pay to boost your listing and it sells through that boosted visibility, Depop charges an additional 8% fee. So you'd be paying:

• 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing
• PLUS 8% boost fee

That brings you to about 11.3% total on boosted sales, which is actually pretty close to what eBay charges. So boosting only makes sense if you genuinely can't sell an item otherwise.

How This Compares to Other Platforms

Let's look at a $50 item sale:

Platform	Fees	Your Take
Depop (no boost)	$2.10	$47.90
Mercari	$5.00	$45.00
eBay	~$7.08	$42.92
Poshmark	$10.00	$40.00
Facebook Marketplace	$0	$50.00

Depop now has the lowest fees of any major platform with built-in payments (excluding Facebook's local-only model). That's a significant shift.

Is Depop Worth Using Now?

This depends on what you're selling.

Depop is ideal for:

• Vintage and Y2K clothing
• Streetwear and sneakers
• Trendy, aesthetic pieces
• Items that photograph well
• Anything targeting Gen Z buyers

Depop is NOT ideal for:

• Basic contemporary brands
• Men's business casual
• Heavy items (buyers hate high shipping costs)
• Anything that doesn't have visual appeal

The fee reduction doesn't change WHO shops on Depop. It's still a younger, trend-focused audience. If your items fit that vibe, you now have a financial incentive to prioritize Depop over Mercari or eBay.

What About International Sellers?

This fee removal was specifically for US sellers. If you're based elsewhere, check Depop's current fee structure for your country—it may still include a transaction fee.

My Honest Take

I'm genuinely surprised Depop did this. Most platforms are going the other direction—adding fees, not removing them.

If you've been ignoring Depop because the fees felt similar to everywhere else, this changes things. With payment processing as your only cost, you're keeping significantly more of each sale.

The caveat: you still need items that work for Depop's audience. Listing your dad's old golf polos isn't suddenly going to work just because fees are lower. But if you have vintage, trendy, or visually interesting pieces? Depop just became the most cost-effective place to sell them.

Try it out. List a few items, see how it goes. At these fee levels, you've got nothing to lose.

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Want to see the exact numbers for your specific sale? Our Depop fee calculator shows you exactly what you'll take home.