Etsy Fees for Canadian Sellers (2026)
Canadian Etsy sellers pay four main fees on every sale: a listing fee (~$0.27 CAD), a 6.5% transaction fee, payment processing of 3% + $0.25 CAD, and a 15% offsite ads fee when applicable. On a typical $45 CAD sale with $8 CAD shipping, that is roughly $5.11 CAD out of your pocket before your own costs.
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| Fee | Rate | Applied to |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 USD (~$0.27 CAD) | Per listing published or auto-renewed |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% | Full sale price including shipping charged to buyer |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.25 CAD | Total order value including shipping |
| Offsite ads | 15% (12% over $10K CAD/yr) | Sales attributed to an Etsy offsite ad only |
The listing fee is charged in USD and converted to CAD at the exchange rate at the time of charge. The exact CAD amount varies slightly with the exchange rate, but budgeting ~$0.27 CAD per listing is a reasonable estimate. The listing fee also applies again when a sold listing auto-renews.
Worked Example: Fees on a $45 CAD Sale
Item price $45 CAD, $8 CAD shipping charged to buyer, no offsite ads.
Fee breakdown (CAD)
Etsy keeps $5.56 CAD of your $45 sale, 12.4% of item revenue, before your own costs.
Add a $14 CAD cost of goods and you keep $25.44 CAD, a 56.5% margin. Healthy. But price the same item at $25 CAD and fees drop to ~$3.32, leaving just $7.68, a 30.7% margin that barely holds up against a refund or an offsite ad sale.
What Happens When Offsite Ads Apply
If a buyer clicked an Etsy offsite ad before purchasing, Etsy charges an additional 15% on the full sale price. On the $45 CAD example above, that is an extra $6.75 CAD, more than the combined total of all other fees. Your profit drops from $25.44 to $18.69 and margin falls from 56.5% to 41.5%.
Canadian sellers under $10,000 CAD in annual sales can opt out of offsite ads. Once you exceed that threshold enrollment is mandatory, though the fee drops to 12%. Price with this in mind now. Building margin before you hit the threshold is far easier than repricing your entire shop after. Use the Etsy Offsite Ads Calculator to see how ads affect your margin at any price point.
Etsy's attribution window is 30 days. If a buyer clicked an offsite ad at any point in the 30 days before purchasing, the fee applies. This includes accidental clicks and clicks on a different device. A buyer who tapped a Google Shopping result on their phone and returned to buy directly a week later still triggers the fee. One click resets the 30-day window. There is no appeal process.
Canada-Specific Fee Details to Know
Transaction fee applies to shipping charged. Etsy's 6.5% transaction fee is calculated on the full order including any shipping you charge the buyer. If you charge $10 CAD shipping on a $30 item, the transaction fee applies to $40, adding $0.65 that many sellers miss.
Currency conversion if selling in USD. If your Etsy shop is set to list in USD but you are based in Canada, Etsy charges a 2.5% currency conversion fee when depositing funds to your CAD bank account. This adds another layer of cost that does not appear in the standard fee breakdown.
GST/HST on Etsy fees. Etsy charges GST or HST on seller fees for Canadian accounts. This is a tax on the fees themselves, not the sale price. The rate depends on your province. Factor this into your cost model when calculating true net profit.
What Margin Should Canadian Etsy Sellers Target?
After all fees and your own costs, aim for at least 30% in CAD. The fee structure is nearly identical to the US, so the same margin targets apply:
| Margin | Label | Reality |
|---|---|---|
| <15% | Low | One refund or offsite ad sale likely puts you in the red |
| 15–29% | OK | Workable but fragile . No room for promotions or ads |
| 30–49% | Good | Sustainable . Can absorb fee changes and occasional ads |
| 50%+ | Strong | Pricing power . Room to scale with ads or run promotions |
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Etsy Fees at Common Canadian Sale Prices
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FAQ
How much does Etsy charge Canadian sellers?
Canadian sellers pay ~$0.27 CAD listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee on the full sale price including shipping charged, and 3% + $0.25 CAD payment processing per order. On a $45 CAD sale with $8 CAD shipping, that is $5.56 CAD in fees. Offsite ads add 15% on qualifying sales. GST/HST also applies to the fees themselves depending on your province.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping in Canada?
Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee and payment processing both apply to the total order value including any shipping charged to the buyer. Charging $10 CAD shipping on a $30 item means fees are calculated on $40 total, not just the item price. This catches a lot of Canadian sellers off guard.
Do Canadian Etsy sellers pay offsite ads fees on every sale?
No, only on sales Etsy attributes to an offsite ad click. But once your shop exceeds $10,000 CAD in annual sales, offsite ads enrollment is mandatory. The fee is 15% below that threshold and 12% above it. You cannot opt out once enrolled.
How do I calculate Etsy fees in Canada?
Add ~$0.27 CAD listing fee, 6.5% of total order value including shipping, and 3% + $0.25 CAD processing. If offsite ads apply, add 15%. On a $45 item with $8 CAD shipping: ($53 × 6.5%) + ($53 × 3% + $0.25) + $0.27 = $3.45 + $1.84 + $0.27 = $5.56 CAD. The Etsy Fee Calculator handles this automatically with CAD support built in.