Amazon Seller Fees 2026: Referral, FBA & Account Costs

Quick Fee Summary

Fee Type	Amount	When You Pay
Referral fee	6-45% (most categories 8-15%)	Every sale
Individual plan	$0.99 per item sold	If no subscription
Professional plan	$39.99/month	Monthly flat fee
FBA fulfillment	$3.22-$10+ per unit	If using FBA
FBA storage	$0.56-2.40/cu ft/month	Monthly for FBA

Amazon takes a percentage of every sale through referral fees, plus additional fees depending on your selling plan and fulfillment method. Understanding the full fee structure is essential for pricing profitably.

The good news: Amazon's payment processing is included in referral fees. Unlike Etsy or eBay, you don't pay a separate credit card processing fee on top of marketplace fees.

What Fees Does Amazon Charge Sellers?

Amazon's fee structure has three main components:

1. Referral Fees (Every Sale)

Amazon takes a percentage of each sale as a referral fee. This is the cost of access to Amazon's massive customer base. Rates vary by category from 6% to 45%, with most categories falling between 8-15%.

2. Selling Plan Fees (Access)

You choose between two plans:

• Individual: $0.99 per item sold, no monthly fee
• Professional: $39.99/month flat, no per-item fee

3. Fulfillment Fees (If Using FBA)

If Amazon stores and ships your products through Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), you pay:

• Per-unit fulfillment fees based on size and weight
• Monthly storage fees based on cubic footage
• Optional services like labeling, prep, and removal

Sellers who fulfill orders themselves (FBM) skip FBA fees but handle all shipping and customer service.

Amazon Referral Fees by Category (2026)

Category	Referral Fee	Minimum Fee
Amazon Device Accessories	45%	$0.30
Automotive & Powersports	12%	$0.30
Baby Products	8% (15% if >$10)	$0.30
Beauty	8% (15% if >$10)	$0.30
Books	15%	—
Camera & Photo	8%	$0.30
Cell Phone Devices	8%	$0.30
Clothing & Accessories	17%	$0.30
Electronics	8%	$0.30
Furniture	15% (10% if >$200)	$0.30
Grocery & Gourmet Food	8% (15% if >$15)	—
Handmade	15%	$1.00
Health & Personal Care	8% (15% if >$10)	$0.30
Home & Garden	15%	$0.30
Jewelry	20% (5% if >$250)	$0.30
Kitchen	15%	$0.30
Musical Instruments	15%	$0.30
Office Products	15%	$0.30
Pet Supplies	15% (22% if ≤$10)	$0.30
Shoes, Handbags, Sunglasses	15%	$0.30
Software & Computer Games	15%	—
Sports & Outdoors	15%	$0.30
Tools & Home Improvement	15%	$0.30
Toys & Games	15%	$0.30
Video Games & Consoles	8%	—
Watches	16% (3% if >$1,500)	$0.30
Everything Else	15%	$0.30

Note: Many categories have tiered rates where higher-priced items get lower percentages. Amazon also applies minimum referral fees ($0.30 in most categories) on very low-priced items.

Amazon FBA Fees in 2026

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) means Amazon stores, picks, packs, and ships your products. It's convenient but adds costs.

Fulfillment Fees (Per Unit)

FBA charges per unit based on size tier and weight:

Small Standard (up to 15" x 12" x 0.75", ≤16 oz):

Weight	Fee
2 oz or less	$3.22
2-4 oz	$3.31
4-6 oz	$3.40
6-8 oz	$3.49
8-10 oz	$3.58
10-12 oz	$3.67
12-14 oz	$3.82
14-16 oz	$3.97

Large Standard (up to 18" x 14" x 8", ≤20 lb):

Weight	Fee
4 oz or less	$3.86
4-8 oz	$4.08
8-12 oz	$4.24
12 oz - 1 lb	$4.75
1-1.5 lb	$5.19
1.5-2 lb	$5.55
2-2.5 lb	$5.89
2.5-3 lb	$6.29
3+ lb	$6.65 + $0.38/half-lb above 3 lb

Oversize items have higher fees starting around $9-10+ per unit.

Monthly Storage Fees

Amazon charges for warehouse space based on cubic footage:

Time Period	Standard Size	Oversize
January - September	$0.56/cu ft	$0.56/cu ft
October - December	$2.40/cu ft	$1.40/cu ft

The Q4 spike accounts for holiday inventory crowding Amazon's warehouses.

Long-Term Storage Fees

Inventory sitting longer than 181 days incurs additional fees:

• 181-365 days: $0.50/cu ft or $0.10/unit (whichever is greater)
• Over 365 days: $6.90/cu ft or $0.15/unit (whichever is greater)

Long-term fees are charged monthly on the 15th. Keep inventory moving or remove slow sellers.

Individual vs Professional Selling Plan

Individual Plan ($0.99/item)

Best for sellers moving fewer than 40 items per month.

What you get:

• Access to sell on Amazon
• Basic listing tools
• $0.99 fee per item sold (on top of referral fees)

What you don't get:

• Buy Box eligibility for some categories
• Access to advertising tools
• Bulk listing uploads
• Reports and analytics
• Eligibility for restricted categories

Professional Plan ($39.99/month)

Best for sellers moving 40+ items per month, or anyone who needs advanced features.

Break-even math: $39.99 ÷ $0.99 = ~40 items/month

If you sell more than 40 items monthly, Professional saves money. If you sell fewer, Individual costs less—but you lose important features.

What you get:

• Everything in Individual
• No per-item fee
• Buy Box eligibility
• Amazon Advertising access
• Inventory management tools
• Business reports
• Access to sell in restricted categories

Most serious sellers choose Professional for the tools alone, even below 40 sales/month.

Other Amazon Fees to Know

Refund Administration Fee

When you refund a customer, Amazon keeps a portion of the referral fee:

• Fee: Lesser of $5.00 or 20% of the original referral fee

If you refunded an item where you paid $10 in referral fees, Amazon keeps $2 (20% of $10).

High-Volume Listing Fee

If you have more than 100,000 active SKUs, Amazon charges $0.005 per SKU per month above that threshold. Only affects very large catalog sellers.

Removal and Disposal Fees

Getting inventory out of FBA warehouses costs money:

• Removal: $0.97-$13.05 per unit (depending on size)
• Disposal: $0.32-$4.19 per unit

Factor this into your decision when inventory isn't selling.

How to Calculate Profit After Amazon Fees

Example: $25 Product in Home & Garden (FBA)

Line Item	Amount
Sale price	$25.00
Referral fee (15%)	-$3.75
FBA fulfillment (assume 12 oz)	-$4.24
Net from Amazon	$17.01
Product cost (assume $8)	-$8.00
Inbound shipping to FBA (assume $0.50)	-$0.50
Profit before other costs	$8.51

That's 34% profit margin before accounting for returns, storage fees, advertising, or your time.

Break-Even Price Formula

To find your minimum profitable price:

Minimum Price = (Product Cost + FBA Fee) ÷ (1 - Referral Fee %)

Example: $8 product, $4.24 FBA, 15% referral fee Minimum Price = ($8 + $4.24) ÷ (1 - 0.15) = $12.24 ÷ 0.85 = $14.40

Anything above $14.40 generates profit (before other costs). Price at $25 and you have room for returns, advertising, and margin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lowest Amazon referral fee category?

Amazon Device Accessories has the highest at 45%. The lowest standard categories are Electronics, Camera, and Cell Phones at 8%. Some sub-tiers drop to 3-5% for very high-priced items (watches over $1,500, jewelry over $250).

How much does Amazon FBA cost for small items?

Small standard items (under 16 oz, small dimensions) cost $3.22-$3.97 per unit for fulfillment. Add monthly storage at $0.56-$2.40 per cubic foot depending on season.

When does the $39.99 Professional plan pay for itself?

At 40 items sold per month. 40 × $0.99 = $39.60, just under the Professional subscription. Selling 41+ items makes Professional cheaper, plus you get advertising access, analytics, and Buy Box eligibility.

Do Amazon fees include payment processing?

Yes. Unlike Etsy or eBay, Amazon's referral fee includes credit card processing. You don't pay a separate 2.9% + $0.30 on top of marketplace fees.

Can Amazon fees exceed the sale price of an item?

Technically yes, especially on very low-priced items with minimum referral fees. A $1 item in most categories pays at least $0.30 in referral fees (minimum fee), and Individual sellers add $0.99 per item. You'd lose money selling anything under ~$1.50.

How do I avoid long-term storage fees on Amazon?

Remove or sell inventory before it hits 181 days. Run promotions on slow movers, create removal orders, or use Amazon's outlet and liquidation programs. Track inventory age in your FBA reports.

Does Amazon charge fees on shipping costs?

Referral fees apply to the total sale price including shipping. If you charge $5 shipping on a $20 item, the referral fee applies to $25. FBA sellers typically offer free shipping (built into product price).

What's the difference between referral fee and FBA fee?

Referral fees are Amazon's marketplace commission on every sale (6-45%). FBA fees are fulfillment costs for Amazon storing and shipping your products. You pay referral fees regardless of fulfillment method. FBA fees only apply if you use Fulfillment by Amazon.

What is the Amazon marketplace charge on my statement?

The Amazon marketplace charge on your credit card statement is typically a purchase you made on Amazon.com. If you're a seller, Amazon doesn't charge your card for seller fees — instead, fees are deducted directly from your sales proceeds before disbursement to your bank account. You'll see itemized fee deductions in your Seller Central payments reports.

What are Amazon individual seller fees?

Amazon Individual sellers pay $0.99 per item sold on top of referral fees (8-15% by category). There's no monthly subscription. Individual sellers also lose access to advertising, Buy Box eligibility in some categories, bulk listing tools, and business reports. Switch to Professional ($39.99/month) once you sell 40+ items per month.

How much are Amazon seller account fees?

Amazon seller account fees depend on your plan. The Individual plan has no monthly fee but charges $0.99 per item sold. The Professional plan costs $39.99 per month with no per-item fee. Both plans pay referral fees (8-15%) on every sale. If you use FBA, add $3-10 per unit for fulfillment. See our complete FBA fee breakdown for full details.

Next Steps

Understanding fees is step one. Pricing your products to maintain healthy margins after all fees is where profitability happens.

Use our Amazon FBA calculator to run the numbers on specific products before sourcing.

For strategies to increase your Amazon sales and spread fixed costs across more units, check out our guide on optimizing Amazon listings for better conversion rates.