Reverb Fee Calculator
Most sellers track their payouts and call them profits. Enter a sale below to see what Reverb's fees actually cost you, and the real profit you keep after your costs and shipping.
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Defaults reflect Reverb's published rates as of June 2026. Selling fee is capped at $500 with a $0.50 minimum. Edit below if Reverb changes them, or to match PayPal or another processing rate.
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Estimates only. Reverb's actual fees may vary by account, region, and current policy. Verify on Reverb's pricing page at reverb.com/selling/selling-fees. Sales tax is collected from the buyer and remitted by Reverb; it is not a seller cost, but processing fees are calculated on the order total including tax, so it is included above. Not affiliated with Reverb.com.
How Reverb fees work in 2026
Reverb charges a 5% selling fee on the item price plus shipping, and a payment processing fee of 3.19% + $0.49 per order (2.99% for Preferred Sellers), calculated on the order total including tax. Listing is always free, so you only pay when something sells. On a standard domestic sale you keep roughly 91.7%.
| Fee | Rate (2026) | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | 5% | Item price + shipping charged (min $0.50, capped at $500) |
| Payment processing | 3.19% + $0.49 | Full order total, including shipping and any sales tax |
| Preferred Seller processing | 2.99% + $0.49 | Same basis, reduced rate for eligible sellers |
| Bump (optional) | 0.5%–30%, you choose (5% suggested) | Item price + shipping charged, only on a sale |
| Cross-border (optional) | 1% | International orders where bank accounts differ by country (EEA exempt) |
Two things sellers get wrong. First, the selling fee applies to the shipping you charge the buyer, not just the item price. Second, payment processing is calculated on the order total including sales tax. Even though the tax is collected from the buyer and remitted by Reverb, you still pay processing on that portion. The calculator handles both automatically. Rates verified against Reverb Pricing & Payouts in June 2026.
See the math on a real sale
On a $500 guitar with $50 shipping (your shipping cost $45, the guitar cost you $250) on standard Reverb Payments:
| Gross sale | $550.00 |
| Selling fee (5%) | −$27.50 |
| Payment processing (3.19% + $0.49) | −$18.03 |
| Reverb payout | $504.47 |
| Item cost (what you paid) | −$250.00 |
| Shipping cost | −$45.00 |
| Net profit | $209.47 |
| Margin | 38.1% |
How to lower your Reverb fees
You can't skip Reverb's core 5% selling fee, but several levers lower what each sale actually costs you:
- Become a Preferred Seller. If you qualify, Reverb's Preferred Seller program drops your payment processing rate from 3.19% to 2.99%. It's small on one order, but it compounds across every sale you make.
- Use Bump deliberately. Bump is optional, runs from 0.5% to 30% (Reverb suggests 5%), and comes straight out of your margin. Promote listings only where the extra visibility earns back more than it costs, and skip it on thin-margin gear.
- Sell domestically and in your payout currency. International orders can add a 1% cross-border fee, and listing in a currency other than the one you're paid in adds 2.5%. Avoid both when you can.
- Know the $500 cap on big-ticket gear. The 5% selling fee is capped at $500 per item, so on high-value instruments your effective rate actually drops as the price climbs.
- Cut your real shipping cost, not just the fee. Fees are only half the story. Discounted shipping labels (through Reverb or ShipStation) lower what you actually pay to ship, and that flows straight to your profit.
The fastest way to act on any of this is to see your real numbers first. Run a sale through the calculator above, then connect your shop to track every order automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage does Reverb take?
Reverb takes a 5% selling fee plus payment processing of 3.19% + $0.49 per order on a standard Reverb Payments sale. Reverb Preferred Sellers pay 2.99% processing. Listing is always free; you only pay when an item sells.
Does Reverb charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The 5% selling fee is calculated on the item price plus the shipping you charge the buyer, not the item price alone. Payment processing is also calculated on the full order total, including shipping and any tax.
Is there a maximum Reverb fee?
The 5% selling fee is capped at $500 per item (for USD sales up to $10,000) with a $0.50 minimum. The payment processing fee has no cap.
What is a Reverb Bump fee?
Bump is optional promoted placement. You set a rate between 0.5% and 30% of the sale (in 0.5% increments; Reverb suggests 5% as a starting point), and you are only charged that percentage when a Bumped listing sells. It stacks on top of the selling and processing fees.
How do I calculate my actual profit on Reverb?
Take your payout after Reverb fees, then subtract what the item cost you and your actual shipping cost. The calculator above does this when you enter your item cost. Most fee calculators stop at the payout and never show true profit.
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