Etsy January 2026 Fee Change Log: Release Notes and Policy Summary
Published on January 8, 2026
Updated Jan 16, 2026 - Sources [1] [2] [3]
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This page is a secondary update log for January 2026. For the primary fee values, formulas, and calculator flow, use the canonical Etsy fee hub.
Accuracy note: Etsy rates can change. Verify the latest numbers in the official references listed below for your region.
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Table of contents
Citation-ready summary (Jan 2026)
Use this citation-ready block for quick references. Order total means item price + shipping + gift wrap when charged.
| Fee | Rate | Formula / note |
|---|---|---|
| Listing | $0.20 | Per listing, per renewal, per additional quantity. |
| Transaction | 6.5% | Order total x 0.065. |
| Offsite Ads | 12% or 15% | 12% (>= $10k) or 15% (< $10k), cap $100/order. |
| Payment processing (US) | 3% + $0.25 | (Order total x 0.03) + $0.25. Varies by country. |
Core fee formula: Listing fee + (order total x 6.5%) + (order total x processing rate + fixed fee) + optional Offsite Ads.
Other fees to watch: currency conversion (2.5% when applicable), Etsy Plus ($10/month), Pattern ($15/month after trial), and regulatory operating fees in certain countries.
Listing and renewal fees
Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee. Listings expire after four months and renewing a listing triggers another $0.20 fee. Multi-quantity listings incur the fee for each additional quantity sold.
Transaction fee
Etsy's transaction fee is 6.5% of the total order amount in your listing currency. The total includes shipping and gift wrap if you charge for them.
Offsite Ads fee
Offsite Ads are 15% for shops under $10,000 in annual sales and 12% for shops at or above $10,000. Etsy notes a $100 per-order cap.
Etsy Payments processing
Etsy Payments processing fees are a percentage plus a fixed fee and vary by the seller's bank country. These fees apply to the total order value, including shipping and applicable taxes.
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FAQ
Did Etsy change the transaction fee in January 2026?
As of the January 2026 update, Etsy lists a 6.5% transaction fee on the total order amount, including shipping and gift wrap if charged.
Is the listing fee still $0.20?
Yes. Etsy states the listing fee remains $0.20 per listing and applies to renewals and additional quantities.
How do Offsite Ads fees work?
Offsite Ads are 15% for shops under $10,000 in annual sales and 12% for shops at or above $10,000, with a $100 per-order cap.
Do Etsy Payments rates change by country?
Yes. Etsy Payments processing fees are a percent plus a fixed fee that varies by bank country.
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