Add the cards in the order. TCGplayer caps the commission per card and charges the $0.30 once per order, so a real cart gives a different answer from one card at a time. Rates are TCGplayer's own, checked November 1, 2026. Want the math explained line by line? Read TCGplayer fees explained.
TCGplayer seller fees in 2026
From TCGplayer's TCGplayer Fees page (checked November 1, 2026). The Level 1-4 row reads: "order subtotal x 10.75% (capped at $75 per product sold) + Transaction Fee (order total [items + shipping + tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30".
| Seller type | Commission | Pro fee | Transaction fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1-4 marketplace | 10.75% | None | 2.5% of order total + $0.30 |
| Pro (non-Direct) | 9.25% | 2.5% | 2.5% of order total + $0.30 |
| Direct | 8.95% + Direct fee | None | 2.5% of the items |
| Direct with Pro | 8.95% + Direct fee | 2.5% | 2.5% of the items |
Commission and Pro fee are capped at $75 per product sold. TCGplayer's cap FAQ: "Marketplace commission and Pro fees are calculated per item sold, not per order", so two $1,000 cards pay $150, not $75. International orders pay a 3.5% + $0.30 transaction fee. Sync accounts (Crystal Commerce, BinderPOS, Ion) pay 9.25% plus a fee "determined entirely by the Sync provider", which this tool cannot know.
Direct fees: per card since June 2026
TCGplayer's Direct Fee page says "Direct fees are calculated on an item basis", and each card's own price picks its tier:
| Card price | What you pay |
|---|---|
| $0.40 to $2.49 | 50% of the card's price. Commission and transaction fees are waived. |
| $2.50 and up | $1.12 a card + 8.95% commission + 2.5% transaction fee (no $0.30). Pro accounts add the 2.5% Pro fee. |
TCGplayer's examples, which this calculator reproduces: one $4.50 card pays $1.64, one $25 card $3.98, twelve $0.50 cards $3.00, three $55 cards $22.25. For how Direct works and who qualifies, see TCGplayer Direct explained.
What the numbers tell you
- Cheap cards lose the most. A $0.50 card on Direct gives up half its price. On the marketplace, the $0.30 per order is the big part of a small order.
- Bundle orders. On the marketplace, add a second card to the cart above and watch the fee percentage drop: the $0.30 is paid once.
- Shipping is not free money. The marketplace commission is charged on the shipping the buyer pays too, with no cap.
- Pro is not a cheaper rate. 9.25% + 2.5% Pro fee is 11.75%, against 10.75% for Level 1-4 sellers. Pro pays for its tools, not a lower marketplace fee.
FAQ
How much does TCGplayer take from a sale?
For a Level 1-4 seller, a 10.75% marketplace commission on the cards and the shipping the buyer pays (capped at $75 per product sold on the cards), plus a transaction fee of 2.5% of the order total including tax and $0.30 per order. On TCGplayer's own $65.31 example that is $9.20 of a $66.30 subtotal.
Do Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 sellers pay different fees?
No. TCGplayer's fee table has one row for Marketplace Seller (Level 1-4 Account): 10.75% commission and 2.5% + $0.30 transaction fee. Levels change how much you can list, not the rate. More in seller levels explained.
How are TCGplayer Direct fees calculated?
Per card, since June 18, 2026. A card priced $0.40 to $2.49 pays 50% of its price and no other fees. A card at $2.50 or more pays $1.12, plus 8.95% commission and a 2.5% transaction fee on the card, with no $0.30. Pro accounts also pay the 2.5% Pro fee.
Is it cheaper to sell several cards in one order?
Yes on the marketplace. The $0.30 transaction fee is charged once per order, so five cards in one order pay it once instead of five times. Direct has no $0.30, so it makes no difference there.
Sources
- TCGplayer Help: TCGplayer Fees (checked November 1, 2026)
- TCGplayer Help: Fee Calculation Examples (checked November 1, 2026)
- TCGplayer Help: TCGplayer Direct - Direct Fee (checked November 1, 2026)
- TCGplayer Help: Marketplace Fee Cap Increase FAQ (checked November 1, 2026)