Etsy Fee Calculator UK 2026
Calculate exact Etsy seller fees including listing fee (£0.16), 6.5% transaction fee, and payment processing fees for UK Etsy sellers in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Etsy charge UK sellers?
Etsy charges UK sellers several fees: a listing fee of £0.16 per item (valid for 4 months or until sold), a 6.5% transaction fee on the item price plus shipping, and a payment processing fee of 4% plus £0.30 per transaction (for Etsy Payments in the UK). If you make over £8,280 in sales per year, Offsite Ads are mandatory at 12% of the sale price for any order that came via an Etsy-promoted link.
Is Etsy Plus worth it for UK sellers?
Etsy Plus costs £8.63 per month and includes 15 listing credits (worth £2.40), £4.95 in Etsy Ads credits, a free custom .com domain from Hover for the first year, and access to shop customisation features. For sellers making 15 or more listings per month, the listing credits alone cover the subscription cost. However, if you sell fewer than 5–10 items per month, the free plan is likely more cost-effective.
How do I calculate my profit on Etsy?
To calculate your Etsy profit: start with your item price, subtract the listing fee (£0.16), the 6.5% transaction fee (on price + shipping), the 4% + £0.30 payment processing fee, and your production/material costs. Any Offsite Ads fees (12–15%) must also be deducted if applicable. Use our calculator above to get an instant per-sale breakdown.
Do I need to pay tax on Etsy income in the UK?
Yes. Etsy income is taxable in the UK. If you earn over £1,000 from self-employment activities including Etsy in a tax year, you must register as self-employed with HMRC and complete a Self Assessment tax return. Income tax is charged at 20% (basic rate) on profits up to £50,270 and 40% above that. You may also need to pay Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance contributions.
What is the difference between a transaction fee and a payment processing fee on Etsy?
The transaction fee (6.5%) is charged by Etsy for facilitating the sale through their marketplace — it covers their platform services. The payment processing fee (4% + £0.30) is charged when a buyer pays via Etsy Payments, covering the cost of processing the card payment. Both are separate charges applied to every sale, and both are deducted automatically from your Etsy payment account balance.