Calculate your exact bol.com seller fees before you list. See commission rates by category, fixed order fees, and subscription costs — all in real time, in euros.
Last updated: March 2026
Bol.com commission is calculated on item price only, not shipping
Used to prorate the €39.99/mo subscription across your sales
Fee data based on official bol.com partner fee schedule (updated March 2026).
| Fee Type | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Commission On item price only (excl. shipping) | 8% | €4.00 |
Fixed Order Fee Charged per order, all categories | Fixed | €0.83 |
Subscription (Prorated) €39.99/mo across 50 sales | €39.99/mo | €0.80 |
Total Bol.com Fees | 10.2% | €5.63 |
Bol.com is the largest online marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium, with over 13 million active customers and 52,000+ active sellers. As a bol.com partner (seller), you pay three types of fees for every sale you make on the platform. Understanding these fees is essential for pricing your products profitably.
The largest fee component is the category-based commission. Bol.com charges a percentage of your item's selling price (including VAT but excluding shipping) on every sale. Rates vary by product category: Electronics is the lowest at 8%, while Fashion, Books & Media, and Jewelry are the highest at 15%. Most categories fall in the 8-12% range, making bol.com competitive with other European marketplaces. Unlike some platforms, bol.com calculates commission only on the item price — shipping fees you charge are not included in the commission calculation.
Every order on bol.com incurs a fixed fee of €0.83. This fee applies regardless of the item price, category, or how many items are in the order. While this is a small amount for mid-to-high-priced items, it can significantly impact margins on low-priced products. For example, on a €5.00 item, the fixed fee alone represents 16.6% of the sale price. Sellers of low-priced items should factor this into their minimum viable price calculation.
All bol.com sellers pay a mandatory monthly subscription of €39.99. This is not optional — it's required to sell on the platform. The subscription gives you access to the seller dashboard, analytics, advertising tools, and the full bol.com partner ecosystem. When prorated across your monthly sales, the per-item cost decreases as your volume increases: at 10 sales/month it's €4.00 per sale, but at 100 sales/month it drops to just €0.40.
Bol.com offers a fulfillment service called Logistics via bol.com (Logistiek via bol.com, or LVB). Similar to Amazon FBA, LVB lets you send inventory to bol.com's warehouses, and they handle storage, picking, packing, and shipping. LVB fees range from approximately €2.09 to €5.95 per shipment depending on product dimensions and weight. While this adds cost, products fulfilled via LVB receive priority in search results and the "Fulfilled by bol.com" trust badge. This calculator focuses on the base seller fees — LVB costs should be calculated separately if you use the service.
Choose the bol.com product category that best matches your item. Commission rates range from 8% (Electronics) to 15% (Fashion, Books, Jewelry). If your product spans multiple categories, use the one bol.com assigns.
Input your item sale price in euros (including VAT) and the shipping fee you charge buyers. Set your expected monthly sales volume to accurately prorate the subscription cost per sale.
See the full fee breakdown: commission, fixed order fee, and prorated subscription. The net revenue and keep rate show exactly how much you take home per sale after all bol.com fees.
While you can't negotiate bol.com's commission rates directly, higher conversion rates mean more sales, which lowers your prorated subscription cost per order. Focus on high-quality product images, detailed descriptions in Dutch, and competitive pricing. A listing that converts at 5% instead of 2% effectively cuts your subscription cost per sale by 60%.
Logistics via bol.com (LVB) adds fulfillment costs, but products using LVB rank higher in bol.com search results and earn the trusted "Fulfilled by bol.com" badge. For your best-selling products, the increased visibility and conversion rate often outweigh the additional cost. Use LVB selectively for high-margin, fast-moving products while self-fulfilling slower movers.
Some products can legitimately fit into multiple bol.com categories with different commission rates. A fitness tracker could be "Electronics" (8%) or "Sports & Outdoor" (10%). Always choose the most accurate category, but when a product genuinely fits a lower-commission category, the savings add up. On a €50 product, the difference between 8% and 10% is €1.00 per sale.
Bol.com offers custom commission rates for high-volume sellers. If you consistently sell more than 1,000 orders per month, contact your bol.com account manager to discuss volume discounts. Even a 1% reduction on commission rates can save thousands of euros annually. Keep your seller performance metrics (delivery time, customer satisfaction, return rate) excellent to strengthen your negotiating position.
Bol.com's sponsored product ads (Product Ads) can boost visibility, but advertising costs eat into your margins on top of the standard fees. Track your ACoS (Advertising Cost of Sale) carefully. A good benchmark is keeping ACoS below your gross margin after bol.com fees. For a product with 30% margin after fees, your ACoS should stay under 15-20% to remain profitable.
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