Skin marketplace fees: what each site really takes from you

Updated on October 11, 2026. 5 min read.

"2% commission", "0% buyer fees", "free withdrawal": every marketplace highlights the number that suits it. The problem is that there are up to four different kinds of fee between the moment you pay for a skin and the moment the money from a sale reaches your account. This guide lays them all out, site by site, with worked examples.

The 4 fees to know

1. Seller commission

This is the percentage the site keeps from the selling price. It is the best-known and biggest fee: from 2% to 15% depending on the site, sometimes on a sliding scale for expensive items.

2. Buyer fees

A percentage added to the price paid by the buyer. Good news: the major marketplaces tracked here all show 0% buyer fees.

3. Deposit or payment fees

When you pay by card, some sites add processing fees, or make you deposit money to a balance first, with fees. This is where nasty surprises often hide: on CSFloat, a card deposit costs 2.8% + $0.30.

4. Withdrawal fees

Once your skin is sold, getting the money into your account can cost a few more percent: from 0% (Skinport by bank transfer) to 3.5% + €0.50 (Lis-Skins by card).

Sometimes there is a fifth, invisible cost: the price spread on bot sites. When a site buys your skin instantly, it pays you below market price, often 5 to 15% less. It is not shown as a fee, but it is one.

The summary table

Figures verified in October 2026 from the sites' own pages or from comparisons that cite them. They change often: the verification date for each site is in our marketplace comparison.

Site	Seller commission	Buyer fees	Card deposit	Withdrawal
CSFloat	2%	0%	2.8% + $0.30	0.5 to 2.5% depending on volume
Skinport	8% (6% above €1,000)	0%	not published	0% (bank transfer only)
DMarket	2 to 10% depending on the item	0%	variable	not published
CS.Money	5% (instant sell: 5 to 10% below market)	0%	≈ 4.2% + $0.03	0% on the site's side (Visa only)
SkinBaron	15% (2% from €999)	not verified	not verified	not verified
Lis-Skins	≈ 10% below market (instant)	0%	0%	card 3.5% + €0.50; crypto 0.4%
Tradeit.gg	≈ 15% below market (instant)	0%	3.1%	no direct withdrawal of deposited balance
Steam Market	≈ 15% (5% Steam + 10% game)	included in the price	—	not possible (Steam wallet)

Example 1: buying a skin listed at €50 by card

Site	Payment fees	Total paid
Lis-Skins	€0	€50.00
Tradeit.gg	€1.55	€51.55
CSFloat	€1.66	€51.66
CS.Money	€2.13	€52.13
Skinport, DMarket	not published	check at checkout

Dollar amounts are converted at a rate of €0.86 per $1 for the example. The takeaway: a site showing €1 less can end up more expensive once card fees are added. That is why our skin pages rank offers by total price.

Example 2: selling a skin for €50

What you get after commission and published withdrawal fees (worst case when there is a range):

Site	Commission	Withdrawal	You get
CSFloat	€1.00	€1.23	€47.77
CS.Money	€2.50	€0	€47.50
Skinport	€4.00	€0	€46.00
DMarket	up to €5.00	not published	€45.00 at most
Lis-Skins	≈ €5.00	€2.08	€42.92
SkinBaron	€7.50	not published	€42.50 at most
Steam Market	≈ €6.50	not possible	≈ €43.48 in Steam credit

Example 3: selling an item for €1,200

On a high-end knife or pair of gloves, the tiers change everything:

SkinBaron: 2% from €999, so about €1,176 (excluding unverified withdrawal fees).
CSFloat: 2% commission then up to 2.5% withdrawal, so about €1,146.60.
CS.Money: 5%, so €1,140.
Skinport: 6% above €1,000, so €1,128.

For large amounts, always redo the maths with the sell calculator: a 2% gap means €24 on a €1,200 item.

The hidden fees people forget

Currency conversion. CSFloat lists its prices in dollars. Your bank may charge foreign exchange fees on a payment or withdrawal in a foreign currency.
Bank fees. An incoming transfer is generally free within the SEPA area, but check your bank's terms, especially with an online bank.
Time. Since the 7-day trade protection Steam introduced in July 2025, money from a sale is held for about 8 days. It is not a fee, but if you need money fast, instant sell (more expensive) can be justified. See trade protection.

Why fees change often

Competition between marketplaces is fierce. In July 2025, Skinport cut its commission from 12% to 8%. In September 2025, DMarket introduced a 7-day hold on sale proceeds. Some sites closed in 2026 (GamerPay, BitSkins). A six-month-old fee table can therefore be wrong: rely on dated sources and check again before a big sale.

Our method

When a site publishes a range, we take the worst case so as not to promise you too much. When a site does not publish a fee, we say so instead of making it up. Details are on the How we make money page.

FAQ

Which marketplace has the lowest fees?

For selling, CSFloat has the lowest commission (2%), but adds 0.5 to 2.5% in withdrawal fees. For items over €999, SkinBaron also drops to 2%. For buying, compare the total paid: card payment fees often make the difference.

Why are prices higher on the Steam Market?

Because Steam wallet money cannot be withdrawn: many players are happier to spend it, and the 15% fee is included in the price paid by the buyer.

Are fees the same for every skin?

Not always. DMarket varies its commission from 2 to 10% depending on the item's liquidity, and Skinport and SkinBaron have tiers for expensive items.

How do I pay as little in fees as possible?

For buying, compare the total paid by card and favour a site with no known payment fees for a one-off purchase. For selling, choose the site that leaves you the most after commission and withdrawal, and group your withdrawals if a site charges fixed fees. For large amounts, look at the sliding tiers (Skinport above €1,000, SkinBaron from €999).

Do the fees include VAT?

Not all sites spell this out. The amount that matters to you is the total shown when you pay, or the net shown when you withdraw.

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