How Facebook Marketplace fees work in 2026
Facebook Marketplace has two very different cost structures depending on how the item changes hands:
- Local pickup, paid in person: no fee at all. Facebook doesn't charge to list, and cash or peer-to-peer payments you arrange yourself never pass through Facebook.
- Shipped orders through Facebook checkout: individual sellers pay a selling fee of 10% per transaction, with a $0.80 minimum.
The fee base is broader than many sellers expect. Meta's seller policy applies the 10% to the entire transaction, including the item price, any shipping the buyer pays, and applicable sales taxes. Items shipped together in one order count as a single transaction, so the minimum applies once per order.
The formula
selling fee = the greater of transaction × 10% or $0.80
payout = sold price + shipping buyer pays − selling fee
profit = payout − item cost − shipping label cost
Example: a $30 shipped sale
You sell a pair of speakers for $30 with free shipping. You paid $8 for them at a yard sale, and the shipping label costs $7. We'll leave sales tax out to keep the numbers simple.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Selling fee (10% of $30) | $3.00 |
| Payout ($30 − $3.00) | $27.00 |
| Minus item cost ($8) and label ($7) | $12.00 profit |
| Same sale as local pickup (no fee, no label) | $22.00 profit |
Shipping costs $10 in this example: $3 in fees plus the $7 label. That's the real trade-off on Marketplace. Local sales keep everything but only reach nearby buyers; shipping opens up the whole country but takes a noticeably bigger bite out of low-priced items.
When the $0.80 minimum kicks in
Any shipped order totaling under $8 pays the $0.80 minimum instead of 10%. On a $5 item, that's an effective rate of 16%, before postage. Once a label is added, most sub-$10 items lose money when shipped, which is why small items work better as local pickups or bundles.
Tips for selling on Facebook Marketplace
- Offer both options. Listing an item as available for shipping and local pickup widens your audience, and local buyers still pay no fee.
- Price shipped listings a little higher. If an item goes for $30 locally, you need about $41 shipped to net the same, covering a $7 label and the 10% fee.
- Weigh before you list. An underestimated label is the most common way a shipped Marketplace sale turns into a loss.
- Bundle small items. One order pays one minimum fee and one label.
- Stay on checkout for shipped sales. Facebook's purchase protection and seller protection only cover orders paid through Facebook checkout.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Facebook Marketplace charge to sell?
Local sales where the buyer picks up and pays you directly are free. For shipped orders paid through Facebook checkout, individual sellers pay a selling fee of 10% per transaction with a minimum of $0.80. On a $30 shipped sale with free shipping and no tax, the fee is $3.00.
Is the Facebook Marketplace fee charged on shipping and tax?
Yes. Meta's seller policy says the fee applies to the entire transaction, including the item price, any shipping fees and applicable taxes. Charging the buyer for shipping doesn't avoid the fee on that shipping.
Is there a separate payment processing fee?
Meta's policy lists a single selling fee for individual sellers on shipped orders: 10% with a $0.80 minimum. There is no separate listing fee or subscription, and you don't pay anything on local cash or peer-to-peer sales arranged outside checkout.
When does the $0.80 minimum apply?
Whenever 10% of the transaction is less than $0.80, which means any shipped order totaling under $8. A $5 shipped item pays $0.80, an effective rate of 16%. Cheap items usually make more sense as local pickup or in a bundle.
Do multiple items shipped together pay one fee?
Yes. Goods shipped together count as one transaction, so the 10% applies to the combined total and the $0.80 minimum applies once, not per item.
Rates and figures last checked September 2026.
This calculator gives estimates for planning. Check current rates and product labels before you buy, list or file.