Calculate your exact bol.com seller fees before you list. See the fixed and percentage-based parts of the commission by category and the shipping contribution per parcel — all in real time, in euros. Listing on bol.com is free: there is no subscription.
Last updated: July 2026
Percentage of the sale price incl. VAT, plus a fixed commission part (\u00B1\u20AC0.85)
Fixed shipping contribution bol.com charges per parcel sold
Fee data based on the official bol.com partner platform fee schedule (updated July 2026). No subscription \u2014 listing is free.
| Fee Type | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Commission — Variable Part On sale price incl. VAT | 7% | €3.50 |
Commission — Fixed Part Fixed commission part (±€0.85) per item sold | Fixed | €0.85 |
Shipping Contribution Small parcel (up to 23 kg), per parcel | Fixed | €2.95 |
Total Bol.com Fees | 14.6% | €7.30 |
Bol.com is the largest online marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium, with over 13 million active customers and 52,000+ active sellers. Listing on bol.com is free: there is no subscription and there are no monthly costs. You only pay when you actually sell something — a commission that consists of a fixed and a variable part, plus a shipping contribution per parcel. Understanding these fees is essential for pricing your products profitably.
The commission per item sold consists of two parts. The fixed part is a small amount per item that varies by category and price bracket — typically between €0 and €1, on average around €0.85. On top of that comes the variable part: a percentage of the sale price including VAT. Percentages differ by category: Computers & Tablets, Smartphones, and TV & Audio are the lowest at 7%, Small Electronics and Household Appliances pay 9%, Lighting 11%, Furniture, Perfume & Cosmetics, and Cables & Adapters 12%, Books 14%, and Clothing and Shoes the highest at 15%. Most categories fall in the 7-12% range, making bol.com competitive with other European marketplaces.
On top of the commission, bol.com charges a fixed shipping contribution (verzendbijdrage) per parcel sold, depending on its size: €1.96 for a mailbox parcel, €2.95 for a small parcel (up to 23 kg), €4.25 for a large parcel (23–31.5 kg), and €5.95 for an extra large parcel. While this is a small amount for mid-to-high-priced items, it can significantly impact margins on low-priced products. On a €10.00 item in a mailbox parcel, the shipping contribution alone represents nearly 20% of the sale price. Sellers of low-priced items should factor this into their minimum viable price calculation.
Unlike Amazon (Professional plan) or Cdiscount, bol.com charges no monthly subscription of any kind. Creating a seller account, listing products, and using the seller dashboard is completely free. You only pay when you actually make a sale. That makes bol.com exceptionally low-risk for testing the Dutch and Belgian markets: putting your catalog online costs nothing, and as long as nothing sells, you owe nothing.
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 percentages range from 7% (Computers & Tablets, Smartphones, TV & Audio) to 15% (Clothing, Shoes). If your product spans multiple categories, use the one bol.com assigns.
Input your sale price in euros (including VAT — commission is calculated on this amount) and choose your product's parcel size. The shipping contribution ranges from €1.96 for a mailbox parcel to €5.95 for an extra large parcel.
See the full fee breakdown: the fixed commission part (±€0.85), the variable percentage, and the shipping contribution. The net revenue and keep rate show exactly how much you take home per sale after all bol.com fees.
The shipping contribution depends on parcel size: a mailbox parcel costs €1.96 versus €2.95 for a small parcel. If smarter packaging lets your product fit through the letterbox, you save €0.99 per sale — at 500 orders per month that is nearly €6,000 per year. Also check that you are not unnecessarily falling into a higher weight tier.
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 percentages. A phone case could fall under "Small Electronics & Accessories" (9%) or "Cables & Adapters" (12%). 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 9% and 12% is €1.50 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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