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Depop Fee & Profit Calculator UK
Estimate Depop payment-processing fees, net profit, ROI, profit margin and break-even price before you list, source or accept an offer.
Account for stock cost, postage, packaging, other selling expenses and optional Boosted Listings to see how much you could actually keep from a Depop sale.
Depop UK Profit Calculator
Estimate Depop payment fees, boosted-listing costs, net profit, margin and ROI.
Enter the expected item price and any postage charged separately to your buyer.
Include the costs required to source, prepare and fulfil the order.
Current UK defaults are provided below but remain editable so you can reflect the fee shown on your own Depop sale.
Depop says a boosting fee can also apply to shipping when you arrange your own shipping. Leave this unticked if that does not apply to your sale.
Enter Your Depop Figures
SellerStack will assess the projected profitability of your Depop sale.
Complete your figures to see what could remain after Depop fees and your selling costs.
Depop Fee Breakdown
How This Result Is Calculated
SellerStack adds your selling price and any buyer postage, calculates applicable Depop payment and boosting fees, and subtracts those fees together with your stock, shipping, packaging and other costs.
What Fees Do Depop UK Sellers Pay?
UK sellers currently pay no standard Depop selling fee on eligible sales.
However, that does not make selling completely fee-free. Depop Payments processing still applies, and sellers using Boosted Listings can face a significant additional advertising charge when Depop attributes the sale to a boosted listing.
Your real profit also depends on your stock cost, shipping, packaging, preparation and other selling expenses.
Reviewed for Depop UK: October 2026
Depop fees, payment-processing rates, Boosted Listings rules, shipping options and marketplace policies can change. SellerStack periodically reviews this calculator, but important pricing and sourcing decisions should still be checked against Depop’s current official information.
How to Use the Depop Fee & Profit Calculator
Start with realistic figures for the item you plan to sell. Depop’s removal of the standard UK selling fee makes the fee structure simpler, but payment processing, promotion and fulfilment can still materially affect the result.
1. Enter Your Expected Selling Price
Use the price you realistically expect to achieve rather than the highest asking price you can find.
2. Add Any Postage Charged to the Buyer
Keep buyer-paid postage separate from your own fulfilment cost so the calculator can show the true economics of the order.
3. Enter Your Stock and Fulfilment Costs
Include what you paid for the item together with packaging, postage and other direct seller costs.
4. Include Boosting Only When Relevant
If the sale may be attributed to a Boosted Listing, switch the boosting calculation on. Otherwise leave it off.
5. Review Profit, Margin, ROI and Break-even
Look at the complete result rather than focusing only on the absence of a standard selling fee.
Run the calculation twice when considering Boosting
Calculate the sale once without a Boosted Listings fee and once with it included. The difference shows exactly how much additional profit the promotion would need to justify.
Understanding Depop Seller Fees in the UK
Depop’s UK seller-fee structure is different from the traditional percentage-commission model used by many marketplaces.
Standard Depop Selling Fee
UK sellers currently pay no standard Depop selling fee on eligible transactions.
The previous standard percentage seller commission no longer applies to ordinary UK sales under the current fee structure.
Payment Processing
Depop currently lists the UK processing fee as 2.9% + £0.30.
This fee applies through Depop Payments and is separate from the standard selling fee.
Boosted Listings
Qualifying UK Boosted Listings currently use a 12% boosting fee when Depop attributes the sale to the boosted listing.
Marketplace Fee
UK buyers can also pay a separate Marketplace fee at checkout. This is a buyer-side charge and should not be deducted as if it were a seller commission.
Zero standard selling fee does not mean zero platform fees
Payment processing applies to ordinary Depop Payments transactions, and Boosted Listings can add a much larger cost when an eligible sale is attributed to promotion.
Depop Payments Processing Fee
Depop currently lists its UK payment-processing fee at:
UK Depop Payments Processing
2.9% of the applicable transaction amount + £0.30
Depop states that the processing charge is calculated on the item sale price plus shipping costs and any applicable taxes.
This matters because adding postage separately does not necessarily remove it from the payment-processing calculation.
Do not calculate Depop profit as selling price minus stock cost
Even though the standard UK selling fee is currently £0, payment-processing charges still reduce the amount left from the transaction.
Depop Boosted Listings Fee
Boosted Listings are Depop’s paid advertising option for increasing listing visibility.
For qualifying UK boosted listings under the current structure, Depop charges a 12% boosting fee when the sale is attributed to the boosted listing.
Depop currently says a boosting fee can apply when a buyer views, clicks or likes the boosted listing and then purchases the item within the applicable attribution window.
This means simply unboosting an item does not necessarily remove a potential fee from a buyer interaction that already occurred.
Can the Boosting Fee Apply to Shipping?
Yes, in some situations.
Depop states that when you arrange your own shipping, the boosting fee can also apply to the shipping amount.
The SellerStack calculator therefore lets you decide whether buyer-paid postage should be included in the estimated boost-fee calculation.
Boosting rules and rates can change. If your listing or transaction receipt shows a different rate or treatment, use that figure instead of relying permanently on a preset.
Are Depop Boosted Listings Worth It?
Boosting can increase visibility, but the additional fee can also remove a substantial part of the profit from an attributed sale.
Boosting May Be Easier to Absorb When…
- The item has a strong gross margin
- The stock has been listed for a long time
- Releasing the capital quickly has value
- Demand exists but organic exposure is weak
- The remaining profit is still worthwhile
Be More Cautious When…
- The product already has a thin margin
- The stock cost is high
- The item is likely to sell organically
- You regularly accept significant offers
- The 12% charge removes most of the return
Does Boosting improve the business result?
More views are not the final objective.
Compare the additional cost with the extra sales or faster stock turnover that Boosting actually produces.
What Is the Depop Marketplace Fee?
Depop also applies a Marketplace fee to qualifying buyers in the UK.
The current fee can be:
UK Buyer Marketplace Fee
Up to 5% of the item purchase price + up to £1
Depop states that this buyer fee excludes shipping costs and taxes and that the exact amount is shown during checkout.
The buyer pays the Marketplace fee, not the seller.
But a higher buyer checkout total can still influence offers, conversion and how competitive your listing feels compared with similar products elsewhere.
Costs Depop Sellers Should Track
Marketplace charges are only part of the profitability calculation.
Item Purchase Cost
Include the amount you paid for the item. If stock was purchased as a bundle, allocate a realistic individual cost to each product.
Shipping Cost
Include the amount you actually expect to spend fulfilling the order when shipping is your responsibility.
Packaging
Mailing bags, boxes, tape, labels and protective materials all reduce the final return.
Preparation
Cleaning, repairs, replacement parts, steaming or other work needed to prepare the item for sale should be considered where relevant.
Authentication
Certain higher-value products may involve authentication or verification costs outside the marketplace fee itself.
Other Business Costs
Commercial sellers may also incur photography, software, storage, bookkeeping and other overheads.
Understanding Your Depop Calculator Results
Estimated Net Profit
The amount expected to remain after Depop fees and all the seller costs entered in the calculator have been deducted from the order revenue.
Total Depop Fees
Combines the payment-processing charge and any applicable Boosted Listings fee included in your calculation.
Profit Margin
Shows what percentage of the total order revenue remains as estimated profit.
ROI
Measures the estimated profit generated relative to the money invested in buying the stock.
Break-even Selling Price
Estimates the item price required to recover the costs and fees included in the calculation without producing a loss.
Profit per £1 Invested
Converts the return into a simple measure showing how much estimated profit is generated for each £1 invested in stock.
Depop Profit Formula
Estimated Profit
Order Revenue − Depop Fees − Stock Cost − Shipping − Packaging − Other Costs = Estimated Profit
Profit Margin
Estimated Profit ÷ Total Order Revenue × 100 = Profit Margin %
ROI
Estimated Profit ÷ Item Purchase Cost × 100 = ROI %
Worked Example: Calculating Depop Profit
Consider this simplified UK Depop sale:
| Detail | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item selling price | £30.00 |
| Postage charged to buyer | £3.49 |
| Total order revenue | £33.49 |
| Item purchase cost | − £15.00 |
| Your shipping cost | − £3.39 |
| Packaging | − £0.40 |
| Estimated payment processing | − £1.27 |
| Estimated profit without Boosting | £13.43 |
Approximate profit margin:
£13.43 ÷ £33.49 × 100 ≈ 40.1%
Approximate ROI on the £15 stock investment:
£13.43 ÷ £15 × 100 ≈ 89.5%
What Happens if a 12% Boosting Fee Applies?
If the same sale is attributed to a qualifying boosted listing and the 12% fee applies to the £33.49 amount used in this simplified example:
£33.49 × 12% ≈ £4.02 boosting fee
Estimated profit would fall from approximately £13.43 to £9.41.
That is why Boosting should be judged against the extra sales or faster stock turnover it creates rather than treated as a harmless visibility feature.
This example is intentionally simplified. Actual fee treatment can depend on the transaction, taxes, shipping arrangement, boosting attribution and the current rules shown by Depop.
Shipping on Depop UK
UK sellers can use Depop’s supported shipping option where available or arrange their own delivery.
Depop’s current UK shipping option uses Evri for eligible mainland UK orders and provides the seller with the appropriate label or QR code.
Depop Shipping
Follow the label, parcel-size and drop-off instructions shown for the order and make sure the item is packaged appropriately.
Your Own Shipping
If you arrange delivery yourself, enter the actual postage cost rather than assuming buyer-paid postage is additional profit.
Keep postage charged to the buyer and your actual shipping cost as separate figures. They are not necessarily the same amount.
Use Break-even Price Before Accepting Depop Offers
Offers can increase sales, but a lower selling price reduces the room available for payment processing, Boosting and fulfilment costs.
The calculator’s break-even result gives you a useful reference point when evaluating a buyer offer.
1. Calculate Your Target Price
Check the expected result at the price you originally intend to list.
2. Test a Realistic Offer
Run the calculation again at the lower price a buyer might propose.
3. Include Boosting if the Sale Could Be Attributed
An offer that looks acceptable without advertising can become much weaker when a boosting fee applies.
4. Compare the Remaining Return
Decide whether the resulting pounds of profit, margin and ROI are still worth the stock investment and work involved.
Work Backwards From Your Required Profit
Use the Maximum Buy Price Calculator to estimate the most you can afford to pay for resale stock while protecting your target return.
Improve Depop Visibility Before Paying to Boost
Paid promotion should not replace a strong listing.
Depop’s current search guidance places importance on factors including relevance, listing information, seller behaviour and marketplace signals.
- Use a realistic and competitive price
- Write clear, accurate product descriptions
- Include relevant keywords naturally
- Select the correct category and attributes
- Use strong original product photos
- Show important condition details and flaws
- Complete listing information accurately
Depop’s current search guidance does not make repeatedly refreshing listings the foundation of ranking.
Improve the listing itself before assuming paid exposure is the solution.
What Is a Good Depop Profit Margin?
There is no universal margin that makes every Depop item a good sourcing decision.
A Lower Margin May Be More Workable When…
- The product sells quickly
- Stock cost is low
- No Boosting is required
- Preparation is simple
- Demand is predictable
More Margin May Be Needed When…
- Stock capital is high
- The item needs paid promotion
- Significant preparation is required
- Selling prices are volatile
- Inventory may sit unsold for longer
Is the return worth this particular item?
Look at pounds of profit, margin, ROI, selling speed and workload together rather than judging a sourcing opportunity using one percentage.
Depop vs Vinted: Which Can Be More Profitable?
Both platforms can work well for clothing and resale inventory, but their transaction economics are different.
Vinted currently operates without a standard seller commission for ordinary sales, while Depop currently charges payment processing even though its standard UK selling fee is also £0.
Depop can also introduce a much larger seller-side cost when a sale is attributed to Boosted Listings.
Do not choose a marketplace using fee percentage alone. Selling price, audience fit, demand, competition and selling speed can matter just as much as the platform charge.
Test the Same Product Across Multiple Platforms
Compare estimated fees, profit, margin and ROI across Depop, Vinted, eBay, Amazon, Etsy and TikTok Shop using one product scenario.
Do Depop Sellers Have to Pay Tax?
Selling an unwanted personal possession is not automatically the same as operating a resale business.
If you regularly buy or produce items with the intention of selling them for profit, your activity may need to be considered under UK trading and tax rules.
Check Important UK Seller Thresholds
Use the SellerStack HMRC Sales & Tax Threshold Checker for an initial assessment of trading-income and other relevant seller thresholds.
Common Depop Profit Calculation Mistakes
1. Assuming £0 Selling Fee Means £0 Platform Cost
Depop Payments processing still applies to ordinary UK sales.
2. Forgetting the Fixed £0.30 Processing Charge
The current UK processing fee contains both a percentage and a fixed component.
3. Ignoring Boosted Listings
A 12% attributed boosting fee can materially reduce a product’s profit.
4. Using the Wrong Boosting Basis
Shipping can enter the boosting calculation when you arrange your own delivery.
5. Treating Buyer Postage as Profit
The amount charged to the buyer and the amount you actually spend fulfilling the order should be tracked separately.
6. Forgetting Packaging
Small fulfilment expenses become meaningful when repeated across a high number of sales.
7. Accepting Offers Without Recalculating
Lower selling prices reduce profit while many costs remain unchanged.
8. Confusing Revenue With Profit
The amount paid by the buyer is not the amount the business ultimately keeps.
Before You Buy Stock to Sell on Depop
- Have I used a realistic expected selling price?
- Have I entered my full stock purchase cost?
- Have I included Depop payment processing?
- Could a Boosted Listings fee apply?
- Have I entered my real shipping and packaging costs?
- What is the lowest offer I would accept?
- What is the estimated break-even price?
- How quickly is the item realistically likely to sell?
- Could the product sell better on another marketplace?
- Is the remaining profit worth the capital and work involved?
Want the Complete Depop Selling Guide?
Learn about listings, search visibility, pricing, postage, Boosted Listings, sourcing and seller rules in the SellerStack Depop UK guide.
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Does Depop charge UK sellers a selling fee?
Depop currently charges no standard selling fee to eligible UK sellers. Payment-processing charges and optional Boosted Listings fees can still apply.
What is the Depop payment-processing fee in the UK?
Depop currently lists the UK Depop Payments processing fee as 2.9% plus £0.30 on the applicable transaction amount.
How much does Depop Boosting cost in the UK?
Depop currently lists a 12% boosting fee for qualifying UK boosted listings under its current rules. The fee applies when Depop attributes the sale to the boosted listing.
When does a Depop Boosted Listings fee apply?
Under Depop’s current attribution rules, the fee can apply when a buyer interacts with a boosted listing and then purchases the item within the applicable attribution period.
Does the Depop boosting fee apply to shipping?
It can. Depop states that the boosting fee can also apply to shipping costs when the seller arranges their own shipping.
What is the Depop Marketplace fee?
UK buyers can pay a Marketplace fee of up to 5% of the item purchase price plus up to £1. This is a buyer-side charge rather than a standard seller commission.
Is Boosting worth it on Depop?
It depends on the item. Compare your estimated profit with and without Boosting and consider whether the extra visibility or faster stock turnover is worth the additional fee.
Does the calculator include packaging and shipping?
Yes. Enter your actual shipping and packaging costs separately so the result reflects the wider cost of completing the sale.
Can I use the calculator before buying stock?
Yes. Enter your expected selling price and estimated costs before sourcing the item to see whether the projected profit, margin and ROI meet your requirements.
What is the Depop break-even selling price?
It is the estimated item price required to recover the costs and Depop fees entered into the calculator without generating a loss.
Is Depop better than Vinted for resellers?
Neither platform is automatically better for every product. Compare expected selling price, fees, demand, buyer audience, selling speed and workload for the item you intend to sell.
Do Depop sellers have to pay tax?
Selling your own unwanted possessions is not automatically the same as trading. If you deliberately buy or produce products for resale, UK tax rules may become relevant. Check current HMRC guidance for your own circumstances.
Are SellerStack Depop calculator results exact?
No. Results are planning estimates based on the figures and assumptions entered. Actual Depop charges can vary because of payment processing, taxes, Boosting attribution, shipping arrangements and future fee changes.
Is the SellerStack Depop Calculator free?
Yes. The Depop Fee & Profit Calculator and SellerStack’s other reseller calculators are free to use.
Zero Standard Selling Fee Does Not Mean Zero Cost
Depop’s removal of the standard UK seller commission can make the platform attractive for resellers, but the sale still needs to absorb payment processing and your own stock and fulfilment costs.
Boosted Listings can change the economics much more dramatically, so calculate both the promoted and unpromoted outcome before deciding whether the extra visibility is worth paying for.
Use profit, margin, ROI and break-even price together before sourcing stock, accepting an offer or paying to promote a listing.
Use the Calculator as a Planning Tool
The SellerStack Depop Fee & Profit Calculator is provided for general planning and educational purposes.
Depop fees, payment-processing rates, Boosted Listings rules, attribution windows, buyer fees, shipping options and marketplace policies can change. Calculator results are estimates and may not include every charge applicable to your particular transaction, listing or account.
SellerStack is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Depop.
Before making important sourcing, pricing or promotion decisions, verify the relevant figures against your Depop listing, transaction receipt and Depop’s current official information.
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