OfferUp Seller Fees Guide 2026 — Complete Fee Breakdown

Listing Fees

OfferUp does not charge any listing fees for standard listings.

• No insertion fees — completely free to list items
• No subscription tiers — all sellers have the same access
• Optional promoted listings available for a fee (see Promotional Fees section)
• Listings remain active until sold, removed, or expired

Selling Fees

Fees depend on whether you sell locally or shipped:

• Shipped sales: 12.9% of the sale price when using OfferUp's checkout system
• Local sales: 0% — no fees if payment is handled outside the platform (cash, Venmo, etc.)
• The 12.9% rate is one of the higher shipped sale fees among marketplaces — higher than Facebook Marketplace (10%) and Mercari (10%)
• No category-specific rates — 12.9% applies uniformly to all shipped items

Payment Processing Fees

Payment processing is included in the 12.9% selling fee. There is no separate charge.

• No separate Stripe, PayPal, or credit card processing fee
• The all-in 12.9% rate makes fee calculations straightforward
• OfferUp handles all buyer payments and deposits payouts to your linked account

Promotional Fees

OfferUp offers optional promoted listings to boost visibility in search and browse results.

• Promoted listings: $1 to $20 per listing, depending on category, region, and duration
• Promotions are charged upfront — you pay regardless of whether the item sells
• Boosted items appear higher in search results and category feeds
• Promotions are entirely optional — organic listings are free

Shipping Fees

• Seller chooses: buyer-paid or seller-paid shipping
• Shipping label costs: vary from $0 to $25 depending on package weight and dimensions
• OfferUp provides prepaid shipping labels through USPS
• The 12.9% selling fee applies to the item sale price

Refunds and Returns

• Before shipment: selling fees are refunded if a sale is canceled before the item ships
• After shipment: standard return policies apply through OfferUp's support
• Shipped sales include buyer protection through OfferUp's Purchase Protection
• Local sales: no platform-level protection — disputes are between buyer and seller

Local vs Shipped: The Key Difference

Like Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp's biggest advantage is fee-free local sales:

• OfferUp's shipped rate (12.9%) is higher than Facebook Marketplace (10%) and Mercari (10%)
• But lower than Poshmark (20%) and comparable to eBay (~14% effective)
• Local cash transactions avoid ALL fees — no commission, no processing
• Tradeoff: local sales have no platform buyer/seller protection

Fee Calculation Examples

Example 1 — Shipped Sale, $50 Item

Example 2 — Shipped Sale, $200 Item

Example 3 — Local Cash Sale, $50 Item

Recent Changes (2024–2026)

• 2024–2026: The 12.9% shipped selling fee has remained stable with no major changes
• Local sales: continue to be completely free — OfferUp has not introduced fees for local transactions
• Promoted listings: expanded promotion options with more granular pricing tiers
• Shipping: additional carrier options and label availability expanded

Tips for OfferUp Sellers

• Sell locally for cash to avoid the 12.9% fee entirely — this is OfferUp's biggest advantage. If a buyer is within driving distance, local pickup saves you significant fees
• Only use shipped sales when local isn't practical — the 12.9% fee is higher than Facebook Marketplace (10%) and Mercari (10%). Reserve shipping for items with wider appeal or niche buyers
• Be strategic with promoted listings — $1–$20 per promotion adds up quickly if items don't sell fast. Start with the lowest tier and only increase if needed
• Compare platforms before listing shipped items — at 12.9%, OfferUp is more expensive than Mercari (10%) and Facebook Marketplace (10%) for shipped sales. Consider cross-listing
• Meet in safe, public locations — for local sales with no platform protection, choose well-lit public spots like police station exchange zones or busy parking lots
• Respond quickly to messages — OfferUp's algorithm favors active, responsive sellers. Fast response times improve your listing visibility

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