Question 1

How much does Facebook Marketplace charge to sell?

Accepted Answer

Local pickup sales are completely free. Shipped items incur a 10% selling fee (minimum $0.80) plus 2.9% payment processing, totaling approximately 13%. Facebook Shops charges a lower 5% selling fee for shipped items.

Question 2

Does Facebook charge fees on shipping?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The 10% selling fee is calculated on the total order amount, which includes shipping. If you sell a $40 item with $10 shipping, Facebook charges 10% on $50, not $40.

Question 3

What is the difference between Marketplace and Facebook Shops?

Accepted Answer

Facebook Marketplace charges a 10% selling fee on shipped items. Facebook Shops (which requires a business page) charges only 5%, or a $0.40 flat fee for sales under $8. Both charge 2.9% payment processing.

Question 4

Did Facebook Marketplace fees increase?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In April 2024, Facebook doubled the selling fee from 5% to 10% and increased the minimum fee from $0.40 to $0.80. Many older guides still reference the 5% rate.

Question 5

How do I avoid Facebook Marketplace fees?

Accepted Answer

Sell locally with in-person pickup — local sales have zero fees. For shipped items, switch to Facebook Shops (5%) instead of Marketplace (10%). You cannot avoid the 2.9% payment processing fee on shipped orders.

Question 6

Is Facebook Marketplace cheaper than eBay?

Accepted Answer

For local sales, yes — Facebook is free while eBay charges ~14% regardless. For shipped items, Facebook (~13%) is slightly cheaper than eBay (~14%). eBay store subscriptions can reduce fees below Facebook's rate for high-volume sellers.

Question 7

When do I get paid on Facebook Marketplace?

Accepted Answer

For shipped items, payment is released approximately 5 business days after delivery confirmation. Funds then take 1-3 business days to reach your bank account. Without tracking confirmation, Facebook holds payment for 15-20 business days.

Question 8

What is the Facebook Marketplace chargeback fee?

Accepted Answer

If a buyer disputes a charge and the card issuer rules against you, Facebook deducts a $20 chargeback fee. This is separate from the refund amount and is not recovered even if you later resolve the dispute.

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