Does Facebook Marketplace Charge Fees in 2026?
It depends entirely on how you sell. Local pickup — meeting the buyer and taking cash, Venmo, or Zelle — is completely free: no listing fee, no commission. Shipped orders through Facebook checkout pay a 10% selling fee on the buyer-paid total (item + shipping), with a $0.80 minimum. The fee covers payment processing and purchase protection.
That makes Facebook Marketplace simultaneously the cheapest platform in resale (local, 0%) and a mid-priced one (shipped, 10% — same as Mercari). Shipping unlocks a national buyer pool; local keeps every dollar.
How to Use This Calculator
Choose your sale method. For shipped orders, enter the item price and buyer-paid shipping (the 10% applies to both). Optionally add your item cost. You'll see the fee, payout, profit, and effective rate — flip between methods to see exactly what shipping convenience costs you.
The Math, With a Worked Example
Formula (shipped): Fee = max(10% × (item + shipping), $0.80). Payout = total − fee − your label. Local pickup: payout = price, full stop.
Example: A dresser drawer set sells for $60. Local pickup: you keep $60.00. Shipped with $8 buyer-paid shipping: fee = 10% × $68 = $6.80; after the $8 label your payout is $61.20— barely ahead, because the buyer's shipping mostly passed through while the fee took 10% of it too. For heavy items, local pickup usually wins outright.
Local vs Shipped — Which Should You Choose?
Go local for furniture, appliances, exercise gear, and anything heavy — 0% fees and no packaging. Ship for small, high-value items (electronics, collectibles, shoes) where the national audience lifts the price by more than 10%. Never take payment apps from strangers claiming they'll "send a courier" — that's the classic Marketplace scam; use checkout or cash. And remember shipped sales are reported: Meta issues a 1099-K past the federal threshold, so track costs for your taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Facebook Marketplace charge sellers in 2026?
Shipped checkout orders pay 10% of the buyer-paid total with a $0.80 minimum. Local pickup sales are completely free.
Is local pickup on Facebook Marketplace really free?
Yes — listings are free and local deals settled in cash or a payment app carry no Marketplace fee.
How much do I keep on a $100 shipped Facebook sale?
With $10 buyer-paid shipping, the fee is 10% × $110 = $11. Your payout is $99 before your shipping label cost.
Did Facebook Marketplace raise its fees?
Yes — the shipped-order fee rose from 5% to 10% (minimum $0.80). Local pickup remains free.
Do I pay taxes on Facebook Marketplace sales?
Profit from reselling is taxable. Meta issues a 1099-K for checkout sales past the federal threshold. Selling your own used items at a loss is generally not taxable.
Related Calculators
- Mercari Fee Calculator — Same 10% rate, different audience.
- eBay Seller Fee & Profit — For higher-value shipped items.
- Side Hustle Tax Calculator — Taxes on your reselling profit.