Quick answer: Depop charges UK sellers no selling fee, but takes payment processing of 2.9% + £0.30 on the price plus postage. A sale from a Boost costs another 12%. Buyers pay a fee of up to 5% + £1. On a £20 item with £3.20 postage you pay about £0.97.
No selling fee, but payment processing
Depop's fee page confirms there's no selling fee for UK sellers. Depop Payments charges 2.9% + £0.30 on the item price plus postage, taken before the money reaches your bank. It's refunded in full if a sale is reversed.
Boosted listings
If a sale comes from a Boost, Depop charges 12% of the item price, plus the postage if you didn't use a Depop label. Tick "Depop sale came from a Boost" in the calculator to include it.
What buyers pay
UK buyers pay a separate fee of up to 5% of the price plus up to £1 at checkout. It doesn't come out of your money, but it raises the total buyers see.
Postage
You set the postage price, and Depop offers its own postage labels. Put what you charge and what you pay in the calculator. See the UK postage guide for carrier prices.
Depop compared with Vinted
Depop's buyers lean younger and fashion-led, so streetwear, Y2K and vintage styles do well. Vinted takes nothing from sellers and the buyer pays postage, so for everyday clothes you'll usually keep a little more there. The calculator shows both side by side.
Questions people ask
Does Depop charge a selling fee in the UK?
No. Depop removed its 10% selling fee for UK sellers on 20 Mar 2024. You still pay payment processing of 2.9% + £0.30 on the price plus postage.
How much does a Depop Boost cost?
12% of the item price when a sale comes from a Boost, plus the postage cost if you didn't use a Depop label. You only pay it if the Boost leads to a sale.
Do Depop buyers pay a fee?
Yes. UK buyers pay a fee of up to 5% of the price plus up to £1 at checkout, on top of your price.
Is Depop or Vinted cheaper for sellers?
Vinted, usually. Vinted charges sellers nothing and the buyer pays postage, while Depop takes 2.9% + £0.30 for payment processing. Depop's audience can pay more for trend-led pieces, though.
Does Depop report sales to HMRC?
Platforms, including Depop, report seller income to HMRC once you pass 30 sales or about £1,700 in a year. Selling regularly to make a profit makes you a trader in law.