FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE · UPDATED JULY 2026
Facebook Marketplace Fees Explained (2026): What Sellers Actually Pay
Local pickup is free. Shipped orders cost 10% of the total, with an $0.80 minimum. That's the whole fee structure — here's exactly how it plays out in dollars, and how it stacks up against eBay, Etsy, and Poshmark.
The short answer
Selling locally with in-person payment on Facebook Marketplace costs nothing. The moment a buyer pays through Facebook's checkout for a shipped order, Facebook takes 10% of the total (item + shipping), with an $0.80 minimum per shipment. That's the entire fee — no separate payment processing, no listing fee, no monthly subscription.
When Facebook Marketplace charges you nothing
If a buyer comes to your home, picks up the item, and pays you in person — cash, Venmo, Zelle, whatever — Facebook is not involved in the transaction and takes 0%. This is the only major reseller platform where a full sale can be completely fee-free, and it's a big part of why Facebook Marketplace is so popular for furniture, large items, and anything a buyer can pick up locally.
When Facebook Marketplace charges 10%
The moment you ship an item and the buyer pays through Facebook's built-in checkout, Facebook deducts a selling fee of 10% of the order total — that's the item price plus any shipping you charge the buyer — before paying you out. If 10% of the order comes to less than $0.80, Facebook charges the $0.80 minimum instead.
This single fee is all-inclusive. It covers payment processing, buyer protection, and seller protection. There's no Stripe or PayPal cut on top, and no separate listing or subscription fee — Facebook Marketplace has neither.
Real dollar examples
Here's what the 10% fee (or $0.80 minimum) actually costs at different price points for a shipped order:
| Order total (item + shipping) | Facebook fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | $0.80 (16% — minimum applies) | $4.20 |
| $8.00 | $0.80 (10%) | $7.20 |
| $25.00 | $2.50 | $22.50 |
| $50.00 | $5.00 | $45.00 |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $90.00 |
Notice the $5 row: 10% of $5 is only $0.50, but the $0.80 minimum kicks in — so the effective rate on cheap shipped items is actually 16%, not 10%. The minimum fee matters most on low-priced items, which is exactly where thin margins hurt most.
How Facebook Marketplace compares to other platforms
On a $50 shipped item, here's how the fee-only comparison looks across the major resale platforms:
| Platform | Fee on $50 sale | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Marketplace (shipped) | $5.00 | 10% |
| Facebook Marketplace (local pickup) | $0.00 | 0% |
| Etsy | ~$5.20 | ~10.4% |
| eBay | $7.08 | 14.2% |
| Poshmark | $10.00 | 20% |
For shipped items, Facebook Marketplace's flat 10% all-in fee beats eBay, Etsy's stacked fees, and especially Poshmark's 20% bracket. Add in a free local-pickup option, and it's one of the lowest-cost places to sell — provided you're comfortable meeting buyers in person. Run your own numbers (with your real item cost and shipping) in the profit calculator by entering 10% as the fee rate and $0.80 as the fixed fee.
How to minimize what you pay
- Default to local pickup. Anything you can hand off in person — furniture, large electronics, bulky items — should be listed for local pickup first. It's the only way to pay 0% on Facebook Marketplace.
- Price shipping into the item. Since the 10% fee applies to shipping too, "free shipping" listings (where the cost is baked into the item price) don't change your fee total, but they tend to get more clicks — and the math is identical either way.
- Bundle small items. A $5 item ships at an effective 16% fee because of the $0.80 minimum. Combine three $5 items into one $15 shipment and you pay 10% ($1.50) instead of 3 × $0.80 ($2.40) — a meaningful difference at low price points.
- Avoid chargebacks. Ship promptly with tracking and accurate descriptions. A chargeback can hold your payout and add disputes on top of the selling fee you've already paid.
Common mistakes sellers make on Facebook Marketplace
- Accepting payment through checkout for what should be a local sale. If you're meeting the buyer in person, take cash or a direct payment app — routing it through Facebook's checkout triggers the 10% fee for no reason.
- Listing many small items separately instead of bundling. Each shipment under $8 hits the $0.80 minimum, pushing the effective rate above 10%. Bundling low-priced items into one shipment avoids paying the minimum multiple times.
- Forgetting the fee applies to shipping, not just the item. A $30 item with $10 shipping is charged 10% on the full $40, not $30 — factor this in when pricing shipped listings.
- Assuming Facebook Marketplace is always cheapest. It usually wins on shipped items under typical price points, but always verify against eBay, Etsy, or Poshmark for your specific item and price using the comparison tool rather than assuming.
Run the numbers before you list
The 10% fee is simple, but it still eats into thin margins — especially on low-priced items where the $0.80 minimum applies. Before you decide between local pickup and shipping, or between Facebook Marketplace and another platform, plug your item cost, shipping cost, and the 10% fee into the profit calculator to see your real margin and ROI. If you're cross-listing, the comparison tool shows your net payout across Facebook Marketplace's fee structure alongside eBay, Etsy, Poshmark, and Amazon side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Does Facebook Marketplace charge a fee to sell?
Only on shipped orders paid through Facebook's checkout. Local pickup sales paid in person — cash, Venmo, Zelle, or anything outside Facebook checkout — are completely free.
How much is the Facebook Marketplace selling fee in 2026?
10% of the total amount the buyer pays, including shipping, with a minimum fee of $0.80 per shipment. This one fee covers payment processing and buyer/seller protection — nothing extra is deducted on top.
Is Facebook Marketplace cheaper than eBay?
For shipped items, yes — Facebook's flat 10% usually beats eBay's 13.35% + $0.40. For local sales, Facebook Marketplace is free, which eBay can't match. Compare both directly in the comparison tool.
How do I avoid Facebook Marketplace fees?
List items for local pickup and accept payment outside Facebook's checkout — that's a guaranteed 0% fee. If you must ship, bundle multiple items into one shipment to avoid paying the $0.80 minimum on each individually.
Does the fee apply to shipping cost too?
Yes. The 10% fee is calculated on the order total — item price plus any shipping you charge the buyer — for checkout-processed orders.