Will eBay buying Depop change fees for Australian sellers?

eBay announced the acquisition of Depop in February 2026 for around 1.2 billion USD, with the deal expected to close by the end of Q3 2026. Neither eBay nor Depop has published any change to Australian Depop fees as part of the acquisition. The most likely near-term scenario is that Depop fees stay as they are while eBay focuses on integrating the platforms — but eBay Australia separately abolished private seller final value fees in May 2026, which makes eBay Australia structurally cheaper for casual Australian sellers right now.

How do I work out my real profit after Depop fees?

Take the sold price, subtract the 10% selling fee, subtract payment processing (about 3.3% + $0.45 for sales in USD, slightly different in AUD), subtract shipping if you absorbed it, subtract what you paid for the item, and subtract any packaging or transport. Most resellers underestimate the cost side. Track every item from purchase to sale so the dashboard does the maths — a free iOS app like FlipperHelper supports AUD and tracks 16+ platforms including Depop.

Does Depop charge sellers for offers, boosting, or relisting?

Standard listings and offers are free. Depop charges separately for optional Boost listings and other paid promotion features, but the core 10% selling fee plus payment processing is what hits every sale. Relisting an item that didn't sell is free.

Do I need an ABN to sell on Depop in Australia?

Not for hobby-level selling. The Australian Taxation Office treats reselling as either hobby income (occasional, not for profit) or business income (regular, organised, profit-motivated). Hobby income doesn't require an ABN or GST registration. The GST registration threshold is $75,000 of annual turnover. Below that you can sell on Depop without an ABN. Above it, or if your activity is clearly a business, you need to register. This is not tax advice — speak to a registered tax agent if you are close to the threshold.

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Last updated: 14 June 2026

Depop Fees Australia 2026 — What Sellers Actually Pay

Q: How much does Depop take from Australian sellers in 2026?

Australian sellers pay a 10% selling fee on the item price plus shipping, plus a payment processing fee of roughly 3.3% + $0.45 per transaction depending on the buyer's currency. On a $50 AUD sale with $10 AUD shipping, that's $6.00 in selling fee and roughly $2.43 in processing — about $8.43 total, or 14% of the gross. US and UK sellers had the 10% selling fee removed in July 2024 but the change did not extend to Australia.

Q: Why do Australian Depop sellers still pay 10% when US and UK don't?

Depop removed the 10% marketplace selling fee for US sellers in July 2024 and earlier for UK sellers, but kept it for sellers in every other country — including Australia. The official wording on Depop's fee page is that sellers based outside the US and UK who sell in any currency other than USD or GBP pay a flat 10% fee on top of payment processing. There is no public timeline for when Australia might be included.

Q: Should I sell on eBay Australia instead of Depop?

For Australian sellers under $25,000 AUD in eBay annual sales, eBay Australia introduced free private selling on 12 May 2026 — zero final value fees on the seller side. Depop in Australia still charges 10% selling fee plus payment processing. So on raw fees alone, eBay Australia is cheaper. The trade-off: eBay buyers now pay a Buyer Protection Fee of up to 8% plus $0.30 per transaction, mandatory eBay shipping labels apply from 1 June 2026, and Depop's audience for vintage clothing and Y2K fashion is more focused than eBay's. Most Australian resellers who care about fees are cross-listing on both.

14 June 2026 Fees 8 min read

Australian Depop sellers still pay a 10% selling fee in 2026, even though US sellers had it removed in July 2024 and UK sellers earlier than that. On top of the 10%, every sale carries a payment processing fee of roughly 3.3% + $0.45. On a $50 AUD sale with $10 shipping, that's about $8.43 in combined fees — roughly 14% of the gross. eBay's pending acquisition of Depop has not changed Australian fees yet.

This article walks through exactly what Depop charges Australian sellers, with worked AUD examples for the most common sale prices, and compares it to eBay Australia's new fee-free private selling rules introduced on 12 May 2026.

How much does Depop take from Australian sellers in 2026?

Two fees stack on every Depop sale in Australia:

Depop selling fee — 10% of the item price plus shipping you charge.
Payment processing fee — about 3.3% + $0.45 per transaction. The exact figure depends on the buyer's currency and Depop's payment processor for that sale.

That's the full cost from Depop. There is no listing fee, no monthly subscription, no relisting fee, and no transaction limit. Optional features like Boost cost extra, but the vast majority of sales just pay the two fees above.

Example: $50 sale (+ $10 shipping) — step-by-step

Description	Amount (AUD)
Item sold for	$50.00
Shipping charged to buyer	$10.00
Gross sale	$60.00
Depop selling fee (10% of $60)	−$6.00
Payment processing (3.3% of $60 + $0.45)	−$2.43
Net to seller	$51.57

So $60 gross becomes $51.57 net before you subtract what you paid for the item and what shipping actually cost you (often more than what the buyer paid). If you bought the item at an op shop for $5 and shipped it for $10, your real profit is $36.57 — not the $45 it looks like at first glance.

Example: $20 sale (+ $10 shipping) — why small sales hurt margins

Smaller sales hurt more because the fixed $0.45 processing fee eats a bigger share.

$20 item + $10 shipping = $30 gross
Depop selling fee: $3.00
Payment processing: ~$1.44
Net: $25.56. Effective fee: about 15%.

The fee percentage gets worse the lower the sale price. Resellers who do high-volume low-margin clearance often find that Depop eats more than they planned, which is why the discussions on r/Depop about "the cost of an item vs. shipping" are a recurring theme.

Why do Australian Depop sellers still pay 10% when US and UK don't?

In July 2024 Depop removed the 10% marketplace fee for US sellers. The UK lost the fee earlier. Both changes were announced as part of Depop's push toward casual sellers and away from professional resellers. The fee remained for every other country, including Australia.

Depop's published fee page states it directly: sellers in any country selling in a currency other than USD or GBP pay a flat 10% on top of payment processing. There has been no public timeline for when Australia might be included, and the silence has been a source of frustration on Reddit, where Australian sellers regularly point out that they pay roughly 50% more in fees than equivalent US sellers selling the same item.

One r/Depop user summarised the wider sentiment: "Recently a lot of us have seen the 'are your sales super slow?' posts. The most frustrating thing about Depop isn't always the buyers, the sellers, or even the support — it's the cost of an item vs. shipping." (r/Depop, 154 upvotes.) For Australian sellers that frustration is amplified by the unequal fee treatment.

Will eBay's acquisition of Depop change Australian fees?

eBay announced the acquisition of Depop in February 2026 for approximately $1.2 billion USD. The deal is expected to close by the end of Q3 2026. Neither company has published any change to Australian Depop fees as part of the acquisition.

Two realistic scenarios to watch:

Depop fees stay the same in Australia, short-term. Integrations of this size usually freeze pricing for 6–12 months while the legal and tech work happens.
Depop fees eventually align with eBay's structure. eBay Australia abolished private seller final value fees in May 2026 for sellers under $25,000 AUD in annual sales, and introduced a Buyer Protection Fee instead. If eBay applies the same model to Depop Australia, sellers could see selling fees drop and buyers see a small protection charge added. This is speculation — there is no announcement.

Until either eBay or Depop publishes a fee change for Australia, plan on the 10% + processing structure staying as it is.

Should I sell on eBay Australia instead of Depop?

On raw seller fees, eBay Australia is cheaper for casual Australian sellers in 2026. Here is the head-to-head on a $50 AUD item with $10 shipping:

Platform	Seller fee on $60 gross	Net to seller (before item cost)
Depop Australia (2026)	10% selling + 3.3% + $0.45 processing = ~$8.43	~$51.57
eBay Australia private seller, <$25K/yr (from 12 May 2026)	$0 final value fee + payment processing only	~$58 (depending on payment processor)

Caveats to consider:

eBay buyers now pay a Buyer Protection Fee of up to 8% + $0.30 per transaction. That doesn't reduce your net, but it raises the buyer's effective price and could affect what they're willing to pay you.
eBay requires mandatory eBay shipping labels for most domestic orders from 1 June 2026. If your shipping arrangement was cheaper with another carrier, that advantage may shrink.
The $25,000 threshold is annual. Cross it and you have to move into one of eBay Australia's new Pro plans, which carry fees again.
Depop's audience matters. Vintage clothing, Y2K, streetwear, and curated style resell faster on Depop than on eBay because the buyers are there for exactly that. eBay Australia's audience is broader but less style-niche.

Most resellers who care about margins cross-list on both — listing each item on Depop and eBay Australia, marking sold on whichever platform moves it first. See our cross-listing guide for the workflow to avoid double-sells. That's the practical answer in 2026.

How to work out your actual profit per item

The fees are only half the picture. Real profit per item is sale price minus item cost minus all fees minus what shipping actually cost you minus packaging minus any transport. The most common reseller mistake on Reddit threads is undercounting the cost side and overestimating profit.

A worked example. You buy a vintage band tee at a Vinnies for $4. You list it on Depop for $40, plus $10 AUD shipping you charge the buyer. It sells.

Sale price: $40
Shipping charged: $10
Gross: $50
Depop selling fee: $5.00
Payment processing: ~$2.10
Shipping you actually paid Australia Post: $12 (a satchel)
Packaging (mailer, tissue): $1
Item cost: $4
Net profit: $25.90

You charged $10 shipping and it cost you $12 — so shipping is a net $2 loss, not a wash. Resellers who don't track this end up convinced they're profitable when they're roughly breaking even on small items.

FlipperHelper (free iOS) logs each item's purchase price, listing platforms, sold price, fees and shipping — and shows real profit per item in AUD. Supports 16+ platforms and works offline at op shops.

FAQ

What's the simplest way to estimate Depop fees before listing?

Multiply your target sale price (item + shipping) by 0.133 and add $0.45. That gives you a rough Australian-fee figure. For a $50 sale with $10 shipping, $60 × 0.133 + $0.45 ≈ $8.43. (Processing rates vary slightly by currency, so treat this as an estimate, not a quote.)

Does Depop charge GST on its fees for Australian sellers?

Depop's fees include GST where applicable for Australian-tax-resident sellers. The fee figures shown on your transaction statements are typically GST-inclusive. If you're GST-registered, you may be able to claim GST credits on those fees — speak to your accountant.

Can I avoid the 10% by selling to friends through Depop?

No. Any transaction that goes through Depop's payment system carries both fees. Direct off-platform sales avoid the fee but lose Depop's buyer protection, which is risky for both sides. The forums are full of stories of sellers losing money this way.

How do Depop fees compare to Vinted Australia?

Vinted has not launched in Australia as of June 2026. Vinted's model in Europe and the US charges buyers a Buyer Protection Fee instead of seller fees, but Australian sellers cannot access Vinted yet. Re-check the situation in late 2026.

Will my profit per item show up correctly if I sell in AUD but the buyer pays in USD?

Depop converts the buyer's payment to your selling currency. The fees are calculated on the gross including the FX conversion. If you want your books in pure AUD, set your listing currency to AUD. FlipperHelper handles multi-currency on the tracking side, calculating profit in your home currency even if buy and sell currencies differ.

About the author

Oleksandr Prudnikov builds FlipperHelper, a free iOS profit tracker for resellers. The app was originally built for his wife who resells full-time from charity shops, op shops, and car boot sales. Australian Depop fee data in this article is from Depop's official fee page (as of June 2026), the Australian government's eBay AU fee announcement coverage, and r/Depop threads where Australian sellers compare what they actually pay.

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