Depop Makes Selling Free in Australia

Depop is removing its selling fees for Australian sellers. Starting 22 July 2026, sellers based in Australia will pay zero commission on their Depop sales.

That means more money in your pocket every time an item sells. If you resell on Depop, or you’ve been thinking about starting, this change could reshape your entire selling strategy.

In this guide, we’ll break down what’s changing, why Depop makes selling free in Australia, and how you can take full advantage of free selling on Depop Australia.

What Is Changing with Depop Fees in Australia?

Until now, Australian sellers used to pay a 10% selling fee on every Depop sale. Sell a jacket for $100 AUD, and Depop kept $10 right off the top.

From 22 July 2026, that 10% commission will disappear completely. Australian sellers will keep far more of every sale they make on the platform.

There is one small catch, though. Payment processing fees and boosting fees still apply, so selling isn’t 100% cost-free. But losing the 10% cut is a major win for your profit margins.

Why Did Depop Remove Selling Fees for Australian Sellers?

Depop calls Australia one of its fastest-growing markets in the world. Removing selling fees is part of the company’s larger investment in the Australian resale community.

The numbers show why Depop is betting big on Aussie sellers.

According to Depop, Australian sellers who complete at least one sale earn an average of A$502 in their first year on the platform. Globally, more than A$10.5 billion has been transacted on Depop since it launched in 2011.

Depop CEO Peter Semple explained the thinking behind the change. He said the company hopes it “will encourage more people to take their first step into selling secondhand.”

In short, Depop wants more sellers, more listings, and a bigger secondhand fashion market in Australia. Free selling is the fastest way to get there.

Depop Australia Joins the US and UK Fee Model

This move isn’t coming out of nowhere. Back in July 2024, Depop removed selling fees in the US and it did the same in the UK.

Australia is simply catching up to the same fee structure. And if past results are any guide, the impact could be huge.

When Depop dropped selling fees in the US and UK, listings jumped by 30–45% in the weeks that followed. More listings meant more choice for buyers and more sales flowing through the platform.

Expect the same wave in Australia. That’s exciting, but it also means more competition for every sale.

The New Buyer Marketplace Fee Explained

So where does Depop make its money now? The answer is a new marketplace fee paid by buyers.

From 22 July 2026, Australian buyers will pay a fee of up to 5% of the item price, plus up to $1 AUD, at checkout. Taxes and shipping costs are excluded from this calculation.

Depop says this fee funds 24/7 customer support, secure transactions, and fraud protection for the whole community.

In other words, the cost of running the platform shifts from sellers to buyers.

This mirrors what platforms like Vinted and eBay have done. Zero seller fees paired with buyer-side fees are quickly becoming the standard model in fashion resale.

What Fees Do Australian Depop Sellers Still Have to Pay?

Free selling doesn’t mean fee-free selling. Here’s what still comes out of your payout after 22 July:

1. Payment processing fees: Depop Payments (powered by Stripe) charges a processing fee on each transaction. This applies to the item price plus shipping and any taxes.

2. Boosting fees: If you use Depop’s Boost feature to promote a listing and it sells, the boosting fee still applies.

Everything else stays with you. On a $100 sale, you could keep roughly $97 after processing instead of around $87 under the old structure.

That’s an extra $10 on every $100 you sell. For active resellers moving dozens of items a month, the savings add up fast.

How Australian Sellers Can Take Advantage of No Selling Fee?

Now for the fun part: turning this fee change into more profit. Here are smart moves to make before and after 22 July 2026.

1. List More Items

With no Depop selling fee eating into your margins, lower-priced items become worth listing again. That $15 tee that barely felt worth the effort? It just got more profitable.

Dig through your closet and your death pile. More Depop listings mean more chances to sell, especially as buyer traffic grows.

2. Rethink Your Pricing Strategy

Remember, Depop buyers will now have to pay a fee of up to 5% plus $1 at checkout. Raising your prices on top of that could scare shoppers away.

The smarter play for many sellers is to hold prices steady and pocket the wider margin. Let the fee savings boost your profit instead of your price tags.

3. Prepare for More Competition

If listings surge as they did in the US and UK, standing out will matter more than ever.

Good photos, accurate measurements, honest descriptions, and fast shipping will separate top Australian Depop sellers from the pack.

Cross-listing your inventory on multiple marketplaces will also protect your sales if competition heats up on Depop.

4. Refresh Your Active Listings

When Depop US made this switch, some sellers reported that older listings still carried the old fees until they were edited and re-saved.

Depop hasn’t confirmed how existing Australian listings will be handled.

To play it safe, do a quick edit-and-save on your active listings shortly after 22 July. It only takes a few minutes and ensures you get the new terms.

The Bigger Picture: Resale Is Booming in Australia

Depop’s move lands in the middle of a resale arms race.

Vinted recently launched in Australia with its own zero-seller-fee model, and eBay has rolled out free selling for small Australian sellers too.

Online marketplaces are competing hard to win Australian sellers, and that competition will work in your favor.

The easier and cheaper it becomes to sell, the more opportunity there is to build a real income from fashion resale.

Depop has also hinted at more improvements ahead, including a dedicated shipping solution for Australian buyers and sellers.