Walmart seller glossary
Referral Fee
Walmart's percentage cut of every sale — analogous to Amazon's category referral fee. Charged on item subtotal, not on shipping.
Most categories: 8-15%. Some specialty categories (jewelry, watches): up to 20%. Always verify current rate in Seller Center before margin modeling.
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Last reviewed May 13, 2026.
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