Catawiki fees: what you really pay
Catawiki adds a Buyer Protection fee to every object you win: usually 9% of the winning bid plus a fixed €3 per object, VAT included. There is no separate buyer’s premium.
Fees
You pay in total
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Fees checked November 2026 (Catawiki Buyer Terms). They change, and each sale’s terms apply.
Examples
| Hammer price | Premium and fees | Total before shipping | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| €50 | €7.50 | €57.50 | +15% |
| €200 | €21.00 | €221.00 | +11% |
| €1,000 | €93.00 | €1,093.00 | +9% |
| €5,000 | €453.00 | €5,453.00 | +9% |
Good to know
- The fixed part can differ by object type or price; the exact fee is shown on each object page.
- Shipping is set by each seller and shown on the object page.
- Objects shipped from outside your country (for example from the EU to the UK or US) may be charged import VAT or duties on delivery.