Discogs UK Fee Calculator (2026)
Selling records on Discogs? Work out your real take-home after the 9% selling fee and payment processing.
How Discogs fees work in the UK
Discogs charges a flat 9% selling fee on both the item price and the shipping you charge. There's a minimum of £0.10 and a maximum of £150 per order, so even a £400 rare pressing caps the Discogs fee at £150.
On top of that, payment is processed through Discogs' PayPal payments solution, which adds roughly 2.9% + £0.30 for UK domestic sales. On your PayPal statement, the Discogs fee and any applicable VAT are bundled together and labelled as a "Partner Fee" — which is why a lot of sellers find the fees confusing at first.
For a £25 record with £4 shipping, you're paying about £2.61 to Discogs (9% of £29) plus around £1.14 in PayPal processing — a total near £3.75, or roughly 13% of the £29 order.
Where margin actually leaks
The biggest hidden cost for vinyl sellers isn't the Discogs fee — it's postage and packaging. A proper cardboard record mailer, stiffeners, and Royal Mail Tracked for a single LP can easily run £3-4, and underestimating it is the most common reason a "profitable" sale ends up barely breaking even. See the shipping supplies cost guide for the real per-order numbers.
Cross-border sales also cost more than the calculator shows: PayPal adds a cross-border fee (typically 1.5-2%) plus currency conversion on non-GBP payments.
Tax + reporting still apply
Discogs is a digital platform covered by HMRC's reporting rules. Pass 30 sales OR around £1,700 in sales per year and Discogs shares your details with HMRC. That's separate from whether you owe tax — see the HMRC platform reporting checker and trading allowance calculator. Selling off your own old record collection at a loss generally isn't taxable; buying to resell for profit is.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Discogs take per sale in the UK?
Discogs charges a 9% selling fee on the item price plus shipping (minimum £0.10, maximum £150 per order). Payment processing through PayPal adds roughly 2.9% + £0.30 for UK domestic sales, so the combined effective rate is typically around 12-13%.
What is the Discogs 'Partner Fee' on my PayPal statement?
The Partner Fee is how PayPal labels the combined Discogs selling fee plus any applicable VAT, which is collected at the point of sale and forwarded to Discogs. It's separate from PayPal's own processing fee, which appears as a normal PayPal charge.
Is there a maximum Discogs fee?
Yes. The 9% selling fee is capped at £150 per order. So on a £2,000 rare record, you'd pay £150 to Discogs rather than £180 — the cap saves you on high-value items. Payment processing still applies to the full amount.
Does Discogs charge a fee on shipping?
Yes. Unlike some platforms, the Discogs 9% selling fee is charged on both the item price and the shipping you charge the buyer. The PayPal processing fee also applies to the full order total.
Do I have to pay tax on Discogs sales?
If you're buying records to resell for profit and exceed the £1,000 trading allowance, the profit is taxable. Selling off your own personal collection at a loss generally isn't. Separately, Discogs reports sellers passing 30 sales or about £1,700 per year to HMRC under digital platform reporting rules.