Reverb Fee Calculator

What is Reverb fee calculator

Reverb is an online marketplace for buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, gear, and accessories. The Reverb fee calculator helps sellers determine how much will be deducted from their sales on Reverb. The calculator takes the item price, shipping costs, currency type, and seller status (standard or Preferred) to compute the exact fees—including the 3.5% selling fee for most categories, 5% for guitars and basses, payment processing fees, cross-border fees, and applicable taxes—so sellers can accurately determine their net profit and set competitive prices.

Why Reverb fee calculator is very important?

The Reverb fee calculator is an essential tool for sellers on the platform because it helps them calculate the exact fees and determine a fair, profitable price for their items. Setting the right price is critical for several reasons:

• Too low of a price may result in the seller not making a profit or potentially even losing money on the sale.
• Too high of a price may deter potential buyers and result in the item not selling.

By using the Reverb fee calculator, sellers can set a price that accounts for all relevant costs, including the item price, shipping, sales tax, Reverb selling fees, payment processing fees, and any additional charges like cross-border or currency conversion fees. This ensures sellers remain competitive while maximizing their earnings.

Reverb Fee Structure (Updated on 3 July, 2026)

Reverb Selling Fee Caps (Updated on 3 July, 2026)

Reverb Fees Factors

• Reverb Selling Fee: 3.5% of the total sale amount (including shipping) for most categories. 5% for guitars and basses.
• Payment Processing Fee (Standard Sellers): 2.9% + $0.30 (or currency equivalent).
• Payment Processing Fee (Reverb Preferred Sellers): 2.7% + $0.30 (or currency equivalent).
• Cross-Border Fee: 1.5% for international transactions (excluding EEA).
• Currency Conversion Fee: 1% if listing currency differs from payout currency.
• Applicable Taxes: VAT, GST, HST, or other local taxes may apply.

How to calculate Reverb fees

Step 1: Enter your item price (including shipping if applicable) and select the category (e.g., guitars and basses incur a 5% fee, while most other categories incur 3.5%).

Step 2: Select your currency and seller status (standard or Preferred).

Step 3: Review the calculated fees, including the selling fee, payment processing fee (2.9% + $0.30 for standard sellers or 2.7% + $0.30 for Preferred Sellers), cross-border fee (if applicable), and net payout.

Example of Reverb Fees

Here are updated examples of how Reverb fees are calculated for different currencies and scenarios:

Scenario 1: Reverb Fees for $100 USD (Standard Seller, Non-Guitar Category)

If you sell an item for $100 USD as a standard seller in a non-guitar category, your Reverb Selling Fee is 3.5% of $100, which is $3.50. Your payment processing fee is 2.9% of $100 plus $0.30, totaling $3.20. Your total fee is $3.50 + $3.20 = $6.70 USD. Your net payout is $100 - $6.70 = $93.30 USD.

Scenario 2: Reverb Fees for $15,000 CAD (Reverb Preferred Seller, Guitar Category)

If you sell a guitar for $15,000 CAD as a Reverb Preferred Seller, your Reverb Selling Fee is 5% of $15,000, totaling $750 CAD. Your payment processing fee is 2.7% of $15,000 plus $0.30, totaling $405.30 CAD. Your total fee is $750 + $405.30 = $1,155.30 CAD. Your net payout is $15,000 - $1,155.30 = $13,844.70 CAD.

Scenario 3: Reverb Fees for €200 EUR (Standard Seller with Cross-Border Transaction)

If you sell an item for €200 EUR to a buyer outside the EEA, your Reverb Selling Fee is 3.5% of €200, which is €7. Your payment processing fee is 2.9% of €200 plus €0.30, totaling €6.10. The cross-border fee is 1.5% of €200, which is €3. Your total fee is €7 + €6.10 + €3 = €16.10 EUR. Your net payout is €200 - €16.10 = €183.90 EUR.

Scenario 4: Reverb Fees for £50 GBP (Reverb Preferred Seller with Currency Conversion)

If you sell an item for £50 GBP but receive your payout in EUR, your Reverb Selling Fee is 3.5% of £50, which is £1.75. Your payment processing fee is 2.7% of £50 plus £0.30, totaling £1.65. A 1% currency conversion fee is applied to the subtotal after fees (£50 - £1.75 - £1.65 = £46.60), which is £0.47. Your total fee is £1.75 + £1.65 + £0.47 = £3.87 GBP. Your net payout is £50 - £3.87 = £46.13 GBP (before conversion to EUR).