bol Fee Calculator (2026)
The bol commission (Netherlands/Belgium) has two parts: a fixed amount per item sold (€0.20 to €0.85, higher for some electronics) plus a percentage of the selling price by category (12.4 % standard, from 4.1 % to 20.7 %). Both are ex VAT. This calculator adds it all up and shows your payout, net profit and break-even price.
Results
| Fixed fee per item | €0.85 |
| Variable commission | €3.71 |
| Total fees | €4.56 |
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Sale price €29.95 − Total fees €4.56 = Payout €25.39
Payout €25.39 − Item cost €12.00 − Your shipping cost €4.50 = Net profit €8.89
Break-even price: €19.29
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Rates are prefilled from the official fee schedule and fully editable. Estimates only. Verify current rates in your seller account.
Profit at different prices
The same item at five price points, so you can see where fees stop eating the margin. Item cost and shipping stay the same.
| Sale price | Total fees | Payout | Net profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €18.00 | −€2.63 | €15.37 | -€1.13 | -6.3 % |
| €24.00 | −€3.83 | €20.17 | €3.67 | 15.3 % |
| €29.95 | −€4.56 | €25.39 | €8.89 | 29.7 % |
| €39.00 | −€5.69 | €33.31 | €16.81 | 43.1 % |
| €48.00 | −€6.80 | €41.20 | €24.70 | 51.5 % |
Fee overview
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Standard (most categories) | 12.4 % |
| Electronics (fixed fee €2.48 above €20) | 12.4 % |
| Books, games, music, films (+ €1.00 media surcharge) | 12.4 % |
| Power tools | 4.1 % |
| Kitchen appliances | 5 % |
| Pet food | 6 % |
| Camping | 10.8 % |
| Fashion & sport (above €50) | 13 % |
| Bedding | 14.1 % |
| Beauty & care | 15 % |
| Jewellery | 20.7 % |
- Fixed fee per item: €0.20 (up to €10), €0.40 (€10–20), €0.85 (above €20); some electronics above €20: €2.48. Media (books, games, music, films): + €1.00.
- Percentage by category, 12.4 % standard. All amounts ex VAT; bol charges 21 % VAT on the commission (recoverable if you are VAT registered).
- No monthly fee; you only pay when you sell.
- Enter your own shipping or LVB (fulfilment by bol) costs under “your shipping cost”.
FAQ
How high is the bol commission?
A fixed amount per item sold (€0.20 up to €10, €0.40 between €10 and €20, €0.85 above €20; some electronics €2.48) plus a percentage by category: 12.4 % standard, from 4.1 % (power tools) to 20.7 % (jewellery). All ex VAT.
Does bol charge a monthly fee?
No. Selling via bol has no subscription; you only pay commission on items sold.
Is VAT charged on the commission?
Yes, bol adds 21 % VAT to the commission. If you are VAT registered you deduct it, so it is not a cost. Otherwise choose the “not VAT registered” option.
What is the media surcharge?
For books, games, music and films bol charges an extra €1.00 per item on top of the fixed fee and the percentage.
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