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Seller & Marketplace Fees
US Reverb Fee Calculator
Selling gear on Reverb? Add up the 5% selling fee (capped at $500), payment processing and optional Bump, then see your real profit and margin. Updated for 2026 US rates.
Total Reverb fees
$81.34
Buyer pays (item + shipping)—
Selling fee (5%, cap $500)—
Bump fee—
Payment processing—
Net proceeds after fees—
Profit (margin)—
How Reverb fees work
Reverb, the marketplace for musical instruments and gear, charges a selling fee of about 5% of the item price plus the shipping you charge, capped at $500 per item, so very expensive gear pays a smaller effective rate. On top of that, Reverb Payments processing runs about 2.7% + $0.49 per order in the US. Optional Bump promotion raises your listing's visibility for an extra percentage you set, charged only when a bumped item sells.
Because both the selling and processing fees apply to shipping, factor shipping into your pricing to protect your margin.
The formula
buyer total = item price + shipping charged
selling fee = min(buyer total × 5%, $500)
processing = buyer total × 2.7% + $0.49
profit = buyer total − item cost − shipping cost − all fees
selling fee = min(buyer total × 5%, $500)
processing = buyer total × 2.7% + $0.49
profit = buyer total − item cost − shipping cost − all fees
Worked example
A $1,000 guitar with $50 shipping, no bump: selling fee = 1050 × 0.05 = $52.50; processing = 1050 × 0.027 + 0.49 = $28.84; total fees = $81.34. If it cost you $650 and shipping cost $40, profit = 1050 − 650 − 40 − 81.34 = $278.66.
2026 Reverb US fees
| Fee | Rate |
|---|---|
| Selling fee | 5% of item + shipping (cap $500) |
| Payment processing (US) | 2.7% + $0.49 |
| Bump (optional promotion) | % you set, on sale only |
| Listing fee | Free |
Figures are typical US rates for planning; confirm the current schedule in your Reverb seller dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
What are Reverb fees in 2026?
About a 5% selling fee (capped at $500) plus ~2.7% + $0.49 processing, with optional Bump.
Is the selling fee capped?
Yes, the 5% selling fee is capped at $500 per item, helping high-value gear.
Does Reverb charge on shipping?
Yes, both the selling and processing fees apply to the shipping you charge.
What is Bump?
Optional paid promotion for more visibility; you set the rate and only pay when it sells.
Are Reverb listings free?
Yes, listing is free; fees apply only when an item sells.