Worked example: a £20 Depop sale
Here's exactly what a £20 item with £3 shipping costs you in Depop fees, using the same fee engine as the calculator above:
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Payment processing (2.9% + £0.30) | £0.97 |
| Total fees | £0.97 |
- Item price
- £20.00
- Total revenue
- £23.00
- Net profit
- £12.53
- Margin
- 62.7%
If this profit repeated across roughly 100 sales a year, the rough UK tax set-aside would be about £0.00 (effective rate 0.0%). This is an estimate, not a tax bill.
Depop selling fees in the UK — what does it cost?
In 2024, Depop eliminated its 10% selling fee for UK sellers. Selling items on Depop UK is now largely fee-free, with two main exceptions that affect your net earnings:
- Payment processing fee: Depop Payments charges 2.9% + £0.30 on the total transaction amount (item price plus the shipping cost charged to the buyer).
- Boosted Listings (optional): If you choose to boost your item to appear higher in search results, Depop charges an additional 12% fee on the total sale price, but only if the item sells via a boosted search result within 28 days.
Buyers pay a separate Marketplace Fee (up to 5% + £1.00) directly to Depop at checkout. This does not come out of your seller payout.
Do you have to pay tax on Depop sales in the UK?
Whether you need to report your Depop earnings to HMRC depends on whether you are decluttering personal belongings or trading for profit:
Personal decluttering: If you are selling second-hand clothes or personal items you originally bought for yourself and no longer wear, HMRC does not consider this trading. You do not owe Income Tax and do not need to notify HMRC.
Reselling or making clothes: If you buy vintage stock, thrift items to resell, or create your own handmade apparel, HMRC treats this as a business or side hustle. You can earn up to £1,000 in gross sales per tax year completely tax-free under HMRC's trading allowance. If your gross sales across all selling platforms exceed £1,000, you must register for Self Assessment.
Depop UK fee FAQs
What are Depop's selling fees in the UK?
Depop eliminated its 10% selling fee for UK sellers in 2024. UK sellers pay only payment processing of 2.9% + £0.30 on the total transaction amount. Listing items is completely free.
Are there fees for selling on Depop UK?
Yes, but there is no selling commission. You only pay standard transaction processing (2.9% + £0.30) deducted from your payout. If you choose to use optional Boosted Listings, a 12% fee applies to successful boosted sales.
How much does a 12% Boosted Listing cost on Depop?
Boosted Listings cost 12% of the total purchase amount (including shipping charged to the buyer). You only pay the fee if the buyer purchases the item after clicking on the boosted listing.
Do I need to pay tax on Depop sales in the UK?
Only if you are trading for profit (such as reselling thrift finds). The UK £1,000 trading allowance allows up to £1,000 in gross annual side income before you need to declare it to HMRC. Selling your own unwanted clothes from your wardrobe is not taxable.