Etsy Fee Calculator UK (2026)
UK sellers pay a different processing rate, a Regulatory Operating Fee and 20% VAT on Etsy's fees (unless a VAT ID is on file). This calculator includes all of it in pounds.
Also: Etsy Fee Calculator (US, 2026)
Fee table
| Platform | Fee | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy UK | Listing fee (charged in USD, converted) | $0.20 | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| Etsy UK | Transaction fee (item price + postage + gift wrap) | 6.5% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 indirect |
| Etsy UK | Etsy Payments processing, UK bank account (on total incl. postage and VAT) | 4% + £0.20 | Last verified: 2026-10-13 indirect |
| Etsy UK | Regulatory Operating Fee (item + postage + gift wrap), from 22 Jun 2026 | 0.48% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 indirect |
| Etsy UK | Offsite Ads (attributed orders; applies to VAT included in price outside the US) | 15% / 12% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 indirect |
| Etsy UK | UK VAT on Etsy seller fees (not charged if a valid VAT ID is on file; reverse charge applies) | 20% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 indirect |
| Etsy UK | Currency conversion (if listing currency differs from bank currency) | 2.5% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 indirect |
Fee changelog
- Etsy UK: UK Regulatory Operating Fee rose from 0.32% to 0.48%. source
- Etsy UK: UK Regulatory Operating Fee rose from 0.25% to 0.32% (month per secondary reporting). source
Worked examples
Candle, £18 + £3.50 postage, £5 cost
| Listing fee | £0.15 |
| Transaction fee 6.5% | £1.40 |
| Payment processing 4% + 0.20 | £1.06 |
| Regulatory Operating Fee 0.48% | £0.10 |
| VAT 20% on seller fees | £0.54 |
| Total fees | £3.25 |
| Payout | £18.25 |
| Profit | £10.05 |
| Margin | 46.7% |
Print, £40 free postage, £8 cost, VAT-registered
| Listing fee | £0.15 |
| Transaction fee 6.5% | £2.83 |
| Payment processing 4% + 0.20 | £1.94 |
| Regulatory Operating Fee 0.48% | £0.21 |
| Total fees | £5.13 |
| Payout | £38.37 |
| Profit | £27.87 |
| Margin | 64.1% |
FAQ
What are Etsy fees in the UK?
6.5% transaction fee on item + postage + gift wrap, 4% + £0.20 payment processing (UK bank account), a 0.48% Regulatory Operating Fee, the $0.20 listing fee converted to pounds, and Offsite Ads on attributed orders. VAT at 20% is added to these fees for sellers without a VAT ID.
What is the regulatory operating fee?
A surcharge Etsy charges sellers in certain countries on item price plus postage and gift wrap. For the UK it rose from 0.32% to 0.48% on 22 June 2026.
Is VAT charged on Etsy fees?
Yes, UK sellers without a valid VAT ID on Etsy pay 20% UK VAT on seller fees. VAT-registered sellers who add their VAT ID are not charged VAT by Etsy and account for it under the reverse charge.
Is there a monthly fee on Etsy UK?
No. There is no compulsory monthly fee; you pay per listing and per sale. Etsy Plus is an optional paid subscription.
Is the listing fee charged in USD?
Yes, the listing fee is set at $0.20 USD and converted to your payment account currency. Enter your own exchange rate in the advanced fields.