What is Amazon's referral fee?

Amazon's referral fee is a percentage of the total sale price (including shipping and gift wrap). It varies by category, ranging from 8% to 45%. Most categories charge 15%. There is also a minimum referral fee (typically $0.30) that applies if the percentage is lower.

How are FBA fulfillment fees calculated?

FBA fulfillment fees are based on the product's size and weight. Amazon uses size tiers (small standard, large standard, small oversize, etc.) to determine the fee. The fee covers picking, packing, shipping, and customer service for Prime orders.

What are Amazon FBA storage fees?

Amazon charges monthly storage fees based on cubic feet of space your inventory occupies. Standard-size items cost $0.87/cu ft (Jan-Sep) and $2.40/cu ft (Oct-Dec). Oversized items are $0.56/cu ft and $1.40/cu ft respectively.

FBA vs FBM: which is cheaper?

FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) avoids FBA fulfillment and storage fees but you pay your own shipping costs. FBA is usually more cost-effective for small, lightweight items with high turnover. FBM can be cheaper for large/heavy items or slow-moving inventory.

Does Amazon charge a monthly subscription fee?

Yes, the Professional selling plan costs $39.99/month and is required for most serious sellers. The Individual plan has no monthly fee but charges $0.99 per item sold. The Professional plan is worth it if you sell more than 40 items per month.

How does Amazon compare to eBay in fees?

Amazon typically charges 15% referral fee (plus FBA fees if applicable), while eBay charges around 13% final value fee plus $0.30 per order. For FBA sellers, total Amazon fees are often higher (20-35% of sale price), but the trade-off is access to Prime customers and higher conversion rates.

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Last updated: March 2026

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Fee data based on Amazon's official fee schedule (updated March 2026).

Sale Price

$25.00

Amazon Fees

$8.62

Net Profit

$8.38

ROI

104.7%

Fee & Profit Breakdown

Size tier: Large standard (12 oz - 1 lb)

Item	Details	Amount
Selling Price	Revenue	$25.00
Referral Fee	15%	-$3.75
FBA Fulfillment Fee Pick, pack & ship	Large standard (12 oz - 1 lb)	-$4.75
Monthly Storage 0.139 cu ft	$0.87/cu ft	-$0.12
Product Cost	COGS	-$8.00
Net Profit	33.5% margin	$8.38

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