Faire Wholesale Marketplace Seller Fees Guide 2026 — Complete Fee Breakdown

Fee Structure Overview

• Listing fees: None — free to list any number of products
• Monthly subscription: None — no fixed monthly costs
• Commission (new retailers): 15% per order
• New customer fee (opening orders): $10
• Commission (reorders from retailers found on Faire): 15%
• Commission (qualified Faire Direct orders): 0%
• Payment processing: 1.9% + $0.30 on the 60-day payout — more for faster payouts
• Setup fee: None — free to apply and get approved

Commission Structure

Faire's commission depends on how the retailer found you:

Faire Direct (Brand Referral)

Faire Direct is the key to reducing your fees. When you invite your existing retail customers to order through Faire using your unique referral link:

• 0% commission on qualified Faire Direct orders (payment processing still applies)
• Faire offers retailers free returns on their first order with a brand
• You get paid by Faire (no more chasing invoices)

This makes Faire Direct a low-cost order management and payment platform for your existing wholesale relationships — you pay only the payment processing fee.

Fee Calculation Example

Here's a worked example for a typical wholesale order — a $500 order from a new retailer who found you on Faire:

If this were a qualified Faire Direct order, the commission and new customer fee would be $0; only the payment processing fee would come off your $500.00.

Payouts and Payment Processing

You choose how fast Faire pays you, and the payment processing fee rises with speed. It is charged on the order subtotal (products, less brand-funded discounts):

• 60-day payout: 1.9% + $0.30
• 30-day payout: 2.4% + $0.30
• Next-day payout: 3.5% + $0.30

FeePilot's calculator uses the 60-day payout. You can change your payout option in Faire at any time; the fee covers Faire guaranteeing your payout whenever the retailer pays.

Returns & Opening Orders

Faire offers a unique return policy designed to reduce risk for retailers trying new brands:

• Opening orders: Retailers can return unsold inventory within 60 days of their first order from a brand
• Reorders: Standard return policies apply (no automatic free returns)
• Faire handles returns logistics — brands don't need to manage the return process directly

While free returns on opening orders lower the barrier for retailers to try your products, be prepared for some returns on initial orders — especially for new-to-Faire brands.

Order Minimums

Brands on Faire can set their own order minimums:

• Opening order minimum: Set by the brand (e.g., $100-$500 for first orders)
• Reorder minimum: Can be lower than the opening order minimum
• Faire recommends keeping minimums reasonable to attract new retailers

Shipping on Faire

• Opening orders: check Faire's Brand Terms for who pays shipping on a retailer's first order
• Reorder shipping: Brands set their own shipping rates or offer free shipping thresholds
• Faire provides discounted shipping labels through integrated carriers
• International shipping is available but rates vary by destination

Tips for Wholesale Sellers on Faire

• Maximize Faire Direct — invite your existing retailers to Faire using your referral link. Every order from referred retailers is commission-free, making Faire essentially a free invoicing and payment platform.
• Pick your payout speed deliberately — the 60-day payout has the lowest processing fee; faster payouts cost more but help cash flow during growth periods.
• Set reasonable opening minimums — lower minimums attract more retailers to try your products. You can always set a higher reorder minimum once they're hooked.
• Optimize your Faire storefront — high-quality product photos, detailed descriptions, and competitive wholesale pricing help you rank in Faire's search results.
• Account for returns on opening orders — budget for some returns from first-time retailers. The free return policy helps retailers try you risk-free, which drives long-term reorder volume.

Calculate Your Faire Fees

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