Folksy Fee Calculator UK
UK handmade marketplace. Commission on the item price only — not postage.
Your Sale
Materials, labour and postage cost — for profit estimates
Your Folksy Results
Enter a selling price — fees update instantly as you type.
MakerCalc provides estimates based on the information entered and the latest fee information we have verified. Marketplace fees, taxes and seller-specific charges can vary. Always confirm important pricing decisions against your marketplace account and official documentation.
What Folksy fees are included?
| Fee | Rate | Applied to |
|---|---|---|
| Commission6% + VAT on the item sale price only — commission is not charged on postage. | 6% + VAT | Item price only |
| Listing fee£0.15 + VAT per item listed (free on Folksy Plus, £7.50/month). Listings last 120 days. | £0.15 + VAT | Item price + postage |
| Payment processing (PayPal, indicative)Folksy doesn’t process payments — PayPal/Stripe charge separately. Indicative standard PayPal UK rate shown; check your own rate. | 6% + £0.30 | Item price + postage |
Worked example
Selling an item for £25.00 with £3.50 postage (£28.50 total, non-VAT-registered seller):
- Commission6% of £25.00
- £1.80
- Listing fee£0.15
- £0.18
- Payment processing (PayPal, indicative)6% of £28.50 + £0.30
- £2.01
- Estimated total Folksy fees
- £3.99
- You keep
- £24.51
Frequently asked questions
What Folksy fees does this calculator include?
Commission, Listing fee, Payment processing (PayPal, indicative). Optional costs such as advertising can be switched on separately.
Do Folksy fees apply to postage?
Yes — Folksy’s main fees are calculated on the item price plus the postage you charge the customer, and this calculator does the same.
Is VAT included?
For UK sellers who aren’t VAT-registered, 20% VAT is added on top of Folksy’s fees — the calculator includes it by default and you can switch it off if you’re VAT-registered.
How up to date are these fees?
The rates were last checked against official documentation on 1 October 2026. Marketplace fees change — always confirm significant decisions against your own seller account.
Fee verification
Last checked: 1 October 2026 · Country: United Kingdom · Currency: GBP
- 20% VAT applies to Folksy listing and commission fees.
Does a number here not match your actual statement? Report a wrong fee — every report is checked against the official documentation.