Cardmarket Fee Calculator 2026

Know exactly what you'll earn before listing. Calculate Cardmarket commission, currency conversion, trustee, and instant credit fees in seconds.

Currency Conversion (3%) When buyer pays in a different currency
Trustee Service (1%) Cardmarket holds payment until buyer confirms
Instant Credit (€0.35 + 5%) Get paid immediately instead of waiting
Gross Revenue €0.00
Commission (5%) -€0.00
Net Payout €0.00
Effective Fee Rate 0.0%

How Cardmarket fees work

Cardmarket charges sellers a commission on each sale, plus optional fees for currency conversion, payment holding, and instant payouts.

5% / 3% / 1.5%

Commission

A percentage of the sale price per item. Rate depends on your seller level: Private (5%), Professional (3%), or Powerseller (1.5%). Capped at €100 per article — great for high-value cards.

3%

Currency Conversion

Applied when the buyer pays in a different currency than your payout currency. For example, selling in EUR but the buyer pays in GBP. Avoidable if you match currencies.

€0.35 + 5%

Instant Credit & Trustee

Instant credit costs €0.35 flat + 5% for immediate payouts. Trustee service (0.5-1%) holds payment until buyer confirms delivery. Both are optional in most cases.

Seller levels and how to qualify

Your seller level determines your commission rate. Higher levels mean lower fees and more profit per sale.

Private Seller
5%

Default level for anyone selling on Cardmarket. No requirements — just list your cards and start selling.

Professional
3%

Apply through Cardmarket with business registration. Saves 2% per sale compared to Private. Worth it for regular sellers.

Powerseller
1.5%

Invitation-based for the highest-volume sellers. Saves 3.5% per sale vs Private. The lowest commission Cardmarket offers.

5 tips to maximize your Cardmarket profits

1

Upgrade your seller level to reduce commission. Going from Private (5%) to Professional (3%) saves €2 on every €100 sold.

2

Match your payout currency to avoid the 3% conversion fee. If your buyers mostly pay in EUR, set your payout to EUR.

3

Skip instant credit unless you need funds urgently. The €0.35 + 5% fee adds up fast on multiple sales.

4

Bundle items to reduce per-shipment shipping costs. Buyers save on shipping too, making your listings more attractive.

5

Use Flipzi price alerts to sell at the right time. Set alerts on cards you own and sell when the Cardmarket last-sold price peaks.

Cardmarket vs TCGplayer selling fees

European sellers save significantly on Cardmarket's lower commission rates compared to TCGplayer's North American marketplace.

Fee Type Cardmarket TCGplayer
Base commission 5% (Private) ~13% (marketplace fee)
Pro/verified rate 3% (Professional) ~10.25% (Pro)
Top-tier rate 1.5% (Powerseller) N/A
Currency EUR USD
Commission cap €100 per article No cap
Instant payout €0.35 + 5% PayPal fees vary

Track your Cardmarket profits with Flipzi

After calculating your fees, track what your remaining cards are worth with Flipzi's last-sold price data from Cardmarket, TCGplayer, and eBay.

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Frequently asked questions about Cardmarket fees

What commission does Cardmarket charge?
Cardmarket charges commission based on your seller level: Private Sellers pay 5%, Professional Sellers pay 3%, and Powersellers pay 1.5%. The commission is calculated on the item sale price (not shipping) and is capped at €100 per article.
Is the commission cap per article or per order?
The €100 commission cap is per article, not per order. If you sell a card for €5,000 as a Private Seller (5%), the commission would be €250 without the cap, but it is capped at €100 for that single article. This makes selling high-value cards more profitable.
When do I pay the currency conversion fee?
The 3% currency conversion fee applies when the buyer's payment currency differs from your seller payout currency. For example, if you sell in EUR but the buyer pays in GBP, the 3% fee is applied. You can avoid this by matching currencies.
What is the Cardmarket trustee service?
The trustee service means Cardmarket holds the payment until the buyer confirms receipt of the item. The fee ranges from 0.5% to 1% of the article value. It is required for high-value shipments and sellers with elevated loss rates, but optional for most standard transactions.
How does instant credit work?
Instant credit lets you access your sale funds immediately instead of waiting for the standard payout cycle. The cost is €0.35 flat plus 5% of the transfer amount. It is entirely optional and only worth using if you need the money right away.
How do I become a Professional Seller on Cardmarket?
Apply through Cardmarket's seller settings and provide business registration documentation. Professional Sellers pay 3% commission instead of 5%, saving €2 on every €100 sold. Powerseller status (1.5%) is invitation-based for the highest-volume sellers.
Are shipping costs included in the commission calculation?
No. Cardmarket commission is calculated on the item sale price only. Shipping costs are separate and vary by origin country, destination, weight, and dimensions. Packaging fees also depend on the shipment type.
How can I track my cards' value after selling?
Use Flipzi to track Cardmarket last-sold prices (avg1 metric) for your remaining collection. Flipzi offers portfolio tracking with P&L, price alerts, and price history across Pokemon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, MTG, and Lorcana. Free to start at roli.flipzi.io.