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- On Depop Shipping the buyer pays for the label by default. In the US it runs through USPS, and you get a prepaid label or QR code after the sale.
- Depop does not publish a fixed US price list. Buyers recently reported $1.99 up to Medium, $3.99 for Large and $5.99 for Extra large, and promotions change what they pay.
- The processing fee is charged on the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays. With free shipping you absorb the whole label.
- A $40 item sent in a Large label earns $28.10 when the buyer pays shipping and $24.24 with free shipping, a difference of $3.86.
How to use the Depop shipping calculator
Choose where you sell
Pick US to choose a Depop label size. For the UK or other countries, pick that region and enter the shipping price your listing shows.
Enter the sale
Add the item price and what the item cost you.
Choose who pays
Pick Buyer pays, I cover some for a shipping discount, or Free shipping.
Read the results
See your profit, what the buyer pays at checkout and your break-even item price. When you cover shipping, you also see the item price that keeps your profit.
How much is shipping on Depop?
Depop shows the shipping price when you pick a parcel size in your listing, and the buyer pays it at checkout by default. Depop does not publish a fixed US price list that we could find, so the table below shows the prices reported by buyers and resale news outlets, not an official list.
In the US, Depop Shipping runs through USPS. After a sale you receive a prepaid label or QR code.
| Parcel size | Reported price the buyer pays |
|---|---|
| Extra small | $1.99 |
| Small | $1.99 |
| Medium | $1.99 |
| Large | $3.99 |
| Extra large | $5.99 |
| Prices reported for US buyers since July 7, 2026, according to Value Added Resource. Depop has also run a $0.99 offer on smaller parcels for some purchases under $10 since September 16, 2026. Depop does not publish a fixed price list, and prices and promotions change, so trust the price your own listing shows. | |
Who pays for shipping on Depop?
By default the buyer pays. The shipping price for the parcel size you chose is added to the buyer’s checkout total. You pay for shipping only if you choose to, either with free shipping or with a shipping discount that comes out of your earnings.
In practice the label comes out of your sale. When the buyer pays shipping, their payment covers it, apart from the processing fee, which is also charged on the shipping. When you offer free shipping, you absorb the whole label.
Free shipping on Depop: what it costs you
Free shipping means the buyer pays nothing for shipping and you cover the label. It costs you almost exactly the label price. In the US and UK Depop charges no selling fee, so adding the label to your item price brings your profit back to where it was.
The examples below use the US rate of 3.3% + $0.45 processing and a Large label at $3.99.
Depop shipping examples
Example 1: the buyer pays shipping
Item $40, cost $10, Large label $3.99.
- Sale amount $43.99
- Fees $1.90
- Profit $28.10
- Margin 63.9%
- Break-even item price $10.94
Processing is charged on the item plus the shipping the buyer pays.
Example 2: free shipping
The same sale, but you offer free shipping.
- Sale amount $40.00
- Fees $1.77
- Profit $24.24
- Margin 60.6%
- Item price that keeps the profit $43.99
Free shipping costs you $3.86, slightly less than the $3.99 label, because the processing fee is lower on a smaller sale amount. Raising the item price to $43.99 brings the profit back to $28.10.
Example 3: splitting the shipping
You give a $2 shipping discount on the same label, so the buyer pays $1.99.
- Sale amount $41.99
- Fees $1.84
- Profit $26.16
- Margin 62.3%
- Item price that keeps the profit $42.00
You give up $1.93 of profit compared with buyer-paid shipping.
Example 4: free shipping on a cheap item
Item $16, cost $5, Extra large label $5.99, free shipping.
- Sale amount $16.00
- Fees $0.98
- Profit $4.03
- Margin 25.2%
With the buyer paying shipping the same sale earns $9.82, so free shipping cuts the profit by more than half.
How do I get free shipping on Depop?
As a buyer, free shipping comes from promotions or from sellers who cover the label, and Depop changes its offers often, so check the app. As a seller, you can offer it on a listing by covering the label yourself, and the calculator shows what that costs.
Depop shipping rules sellers should know
- From October 28, 2026, new US listings can no longer use independent shipping (the Other option). Listings set to Other before that date keep it until they sell, and relisting switches them to Depop Shipping.
- Depop Shipping runs through USPS in the US. Using another method can invalidate seller protection and may lead to the order being cancelled and refunded.
- Rules and label prices differ by country, so check the shipping options in your own listing.
Source: Value Added Resource, reporting Depop’s guidance to sellers.
Where a Depop shipping calculator helps
Price free shipping
See how much to add to the item price before you offer free shipping.
Pick a parcel size
Compare what a Large and an Extra large label do to your profit.
Check cheap items
Find out whether a low-priced item still earns a profit after the label.
Split the cost
Test a $2 or $3 shipping discount instead of full free shipping.
Label prices, promotions and shipping options change and differ by country. Use the shipping price your listing shows. For fees, boosts and payouts, see the Depop fee calculator. Related tools: Poshmark Fee Calculator, Mercari Fee Calculator and eBay Fee Calculator.
Depop shipping calculator FAQ
How much is shipping on Depop?
Depop shows the price when you pick a parcel size in your listing. Buyers recently reported $1.99 for Extra small to Medium, $3.99 for Large and $5.99 for Extra large in the US. Depop does not publish a fixed price list and runs promotions, so check your listing.
How much does Depop shipping cost for sellers?
The buyer pays the label at checkout by default, so their payment covers it, apart from the processing fee, which is also charged on the shipping. If you offer free shipping, you absorb the whole label. The calculator shows the effect on your profit.
Who pays for shipping on Depop?
By default the buyer pays. You pay only if you choose free shipping or a shipping discount, which comes out of your earnings.
Does Depop pay for shipping?
Not by default. The buyer pays, or you pay if you choose to cover it. Depop sometimes runs shipping promotions for buyers, which lower what they pay at checkout, but they change often.
Is Depop shipping free?
Only when a promotion applies or the seller chooses to cover it. Otherwise the buyer pays the label price for the parcel size.
How do I offer free shipping on Depop?
Choose free shipping on the listing and cover the label yourself. Run the sale through the calculator first, and consider adding the label price to your item price so your profit stays the same.
How much should I charge for shipping on Depop?
Depop sets the shipping price by parcel size, so pick the size that matches your packed item and the price your listing shows is what the buyer pays. If you give a discount, the calculator shows what it costs you.
Can I use my own shipping label on Depop?
In the US, new listings can no longer use independent shipping from October 28, 2026. Older listings set to Other keep it until they sell. Rules differ by country, so check the shipping options in your listing.
What is the processing fee based on?
On Depop it applies to the item price, shipping and any taxes. A buyer-paid label adds a little to the fee, and with free shipping the label is not part of the sale amount.
Does the calculator work for UK sellers?
Yes. Pick UK, which uses 2.9% + £0.30 processing, then enter the shipping price your listing shows. UK label prices are not built in.
Are taxes and returns included?
No. Sales tax, refunds and returns are not in this calculator.