> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.palmstreet.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.palmstreet.app/~/changes/249/seller/seller-tools/palmstreet-seller-handbook/understanding-fees-on-palmstreet.md). # Understanding Fees on Palmstreet Dear Palmstreet Sellers! Thank you for being core members of our community, by selling on our platform and servicing our customers. **As a platform, we invest heavily into making buying & selling more fun and simple:** * Building a smooth and non-lag LIVE experience; comments are also instant * Removing the need to invoice customers after LIVE * Dual-streaming and Picture-in-Picture capabilities * Giveaways, Purge, and LIVE auctions * Blocking scammers, handling chargebacks, supporting customer questions * Handling sales taxes for sellers Palmstreet wants to continue to be the best partner for your business. We are going to introduce changes in the following areas: **Selling Fees, Trust & Safety, and Auctions.** ### **Selling Fees** **The goal is to keep the community more sustainable for everyone.** * The platform can continue to work on fun and smooth LIVE experiences, trust & safety, and features that save time for your business. * The fees will be very reasonable in order to help support the growth of businesses. * The fees will be transparent, with no surprises, and communicated ahead of time. **Breakdown of Fees** * Monthly Fee: **$0** * Selling Fee: **6.9%** across LIVE, Purge, and Shop * Number of LIVEs and/or Purges: **18** per month * 3rd-party payment processing fee: Regular orders: 2.9% + $0.3 -- Pay-in-4 Installment orders: 6% or 5.99% + $0.3 -- PayPal orders: 3.49% + $0.49 ### **Selling Fee Deductions for Sellers** **Trendy LIVE Deduction:** If a LIVE event you host becomes **Trendy**, sales in that specific LIVE will have a **0.5%** selling rate reduction. A Trendy LIVE is a LIVE that has **100 or more** bookmarks by the scheduled time. **New Sellers Deduction:** Sellers will receive a **3%** selling fee deduction for the **first 30 days** as a welcome offer. **New Buyer Deductions:** All sellers, current and new, who refer new buyers will pay $0 on selling fees (**all selling fees waved**) on products or items purchased by referred buyers for **90 days** that come to Palmstreet using the specific seller referral code, seller LIVE show or Purge link, or seller profile link. **Palmstreet Foundation Program:** If you sell exclusively with us as your social commerce platform (Facebook and Instagram excluded), you qualify for our Palmstreet Foundation Program! Read more [**here and to apply**](https://palmstreet.app/blog/introducing-the-palmstreet-foundation-program)**!** ### Processing Fees Covered by Sellers If the buyer does **not** use **installment payment** while making a purchase, processing fees that the seller will pay include: **$0.3+2.9%** of the subtotal of the order, charged by Stripe, the payment service provider of the order. If the buyer uses **installment payment**, processing fees that the seller will pay include: **$0.3+6%** of the subtotal, charged by Stripe and the installment plan provider of the order. ### Definition of Fees **Selling Fee:** A % Palmstreet charges to cover operational costs. It applies to both the product price and the shipping cost. **Processing Fee/Stripe Payment Fee:** a fee charged by Stripe, a 3rd party company that handles all customer payments. It applies to the product price, the shipping cost, and sales tax. Palmstreet **does not take any part of that**. If the buyer does not use installment payment, processing fees that the seller will pay include: * **Stripe payment fee:** **$0.3+2.9%** of the sold price (item price and shipping fee). If the buyer uses installment payment via Affirm and AfterPay, processing fees that the seller will pay include: * **Stripe & payment plan fee:** **$0.3 + 6%** of the sold price (item price and shipping fee). If the buyer applies the installment via Klarna, the seller will pay: * **Stripe & payment plan fee**: **$0.3 + 5.99%** of the sold price (item price and shipping fee). **Monthly Fee:** charged monthly, offers lower selling fee + more LIVEs + longer LIVEs **Seller's Starting Date:** defined as the first date they list an item for sale in our Shop or the first date they actually go LIVE ### Sales Tax Obligation for Buyers * As mandated by law, we are obligated to collect sales tax on behalf of certain tax authorities. * Sales taxes vary in different states due to the variation of tax requirements. 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