Amazon Fee Calculator United Kingdom (2026 Updated Rates)
Amazon UK referral percentages mirror the US by category, but the Individual plan per-item fee is £0.75 and VAT is baked into displayed prices — set the tax rate to see VAT-inclusive fee effects.
Fee breakdown
| Platform | Total fees | Net | vs here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon (this page) | £4.50 | £9.50 | baseline | |
| Shopify | £1.17 | £12.83 | +£3.33 More 🟢 | PK → |
| Mercari | £3.00 | £11.00 | +£1.50 More 🟢 | PK → |
| Etsy | £3.30 | £10.70 | +£1.20 More 🟢 | PK → |
| eBay | £4.48 | £9.52 | +£0.02 More 🟢 | PK → |
| TikTok Shop | £4.80 | £9.20 | −£0.30 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| Poshmark | £6.00 | £8.00 | −£1.50 Less 🔻 | PK → |
Amazon fee quick reference (2026)
| Amount | Total fees | You keep | Take rate | Charge to net it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10.00 | £1.50 | £8.50 | 15.0% | £11.77 |
| £25.00 | £3.75 | £21.25 | 15.0% | £29.42 |
| £50.00 | £7.50 | £42.50 | 15.0% | £58.83 |
| £100.00 | £15.00 | £85.00 | 15.0% | £117.65 |
| £250.00 | £37.50 | £212.50 | 15.0% | £294.12 |
| £500.00 | £75.00 | £425.00 | 15.0% | £588.24 |
| £1,000.00 | £150.00 | £850.00 | 15.0% | £1,176.48 |
Amazon fee formula & hidden costs
8-15% referral by category + £0.75/item Individual plan
Worked example: £100.00 gross → £15.00 fees → £85.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net £100.00 charge £117.65.
Hidden fees to watch
- The $0.30 minimum referral fee makes sub-$2 items effectively fee-locked.
- FBA adds fulfillment, monthly storage, aged-inventory and removal fees beyond referral.
- Media categories add a $1.80 closing fee per item.
- Refunds trigger a refund administration fee (~20% of the referral, capped).
- Low-price jewelry and beauty fee breaks flip at $250 and $10 thresholds.
How to pay less in Amazon fees
- Use the reverse calculator to pass fees to the client explicitly instead of eating them.
- Batch small orders — fixed per-order fees dominate sub-$10 transactions.
- Avoid currency conversion inside the platform; settle in your own currency via a multi-currency account.
- Compare QuickBooks — Small-business accounting and self-employed tax tracking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Amazon fee on a £100 sale in United Kingdom (£)?
On a £100.00 sale, Amazon deducts £15.00 total fees, leaving £85.00 — an effective take rate of 15.0%.
How much should I charge to receive exactly £100 after Amazon fees?
Charge £117.65: the £17.65 fee leaves exactly £100.00 net. Use the reverse tab above for any target.
What is the Amazon fee formula in United Kingdom (£)?
8-15% referral by category + £0.75/item Individual plan. 8-15% referral by category + £0.75/item Individual plan. All figures verified 2026-11-10 against the official pricing page.
Does Amazon refund fees when a buyer is refunded?
Amazon returns the fee proportionally on refunds; only unrecoverable costs like shipping are lost.