Free calculators for Swappa sellers. Calculate your exact seller fees, net payout, and profit after Swappa's 3% fee plus PayPal or Stripe processing costs. Compare Swappa against StockX, Mercari, and eBay.
Swappa charges sellers two fees: a 3% Swappa fee on the Ask Price, plus the payment processor's standard rate on the full buyer payment amount (which includes the buyer's 3% Swappa fee). PayPal (default) charges 3.49% + $0.49; Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30.
For a $500 Ask Price sale using PayPal: Swappa takes $15.00, PayPal takes approximately $18.41, total fees ~$33.41, net payout ~$466.59. There are no listing fees, no subscription fees, and buyers pay no fees.
Calculate Swappa seller fees: 3% Swappa + PayPal/Stripe on full payment. See exact net payout and effective rate.
Open Calculator →| Platform | Seller Fees | $100 Sale Cost | $500 Sale Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swappa (PayPal) | 3% + 3.49%+$0.49 | $7.09 | $33.41 | No listing fees |
| Swappa (Stripe) | 3% + 2.9%+$0.30 | $6.23 | $29.70 | No listing fees |
| StockX | 3% + payment processing | ~$6.50 | ~$22-25 | Level-based tiers |
| Mercari | 10% flat | $10.00 | $50.00 | No buyer fees |
| eBay (electronics) | ~13-15% total | ~$13-15 | ~$65-75 | Final value + processing |
| Facebook Marketplace | 5% + $0.40 | $5.40 | $25.40 | Domestic only |
Platform fees are approximate and may vary by category, seller tier, and payment method. Verify current rates on each platform.
Sellers pay Swappa's 3% fee plus the payment processor's rate on the full buyer payment. Using PayPal on a $500 Ask Price: Swappa takes $15.00, PayPal takes approximately $18.41, total fees ~$33.41, net payout ~$466.59.
Yes, buyers pay a 3% Swappa fee added to the listing price. A $500 Ask Price shows as $515 for buyers. Swappa earns 6% total per transaction split between buyer and seller. Buyers pay no additional payment processing fees.
Swappa is generally cheaper for sellers. StockX charges 3% + payment processing (similar to Swappa) but adds a $0.30 flat fee. For most items, the effective fee rates are comparable, but Swappa's simpler structure makes fee calculations more predictable.
Yes. Swappa supports both PayPal (3.49% + $0.49) and Stripe (2.9% + $0.30). Switching to Stripe saves roughly $4.18 per $500 sale.