The Buyer Protection fee is charged on every Catawiki order at checkout.
How the fee is calculated
The fee is 9% of the final bid amount, plus a fixed fee of €3.
For example:
€100 × 9% + €3 = €12 total fee
The Buyer Protection fee includes VAT if applicable.
What the fee is based on
The fee is calculated on the final bid amount only.
Shipping costs aren’t included in the calculation.
What the fee covers
The Buyer Protection fee supports:
Payment security
Seller verification
Platform improvements
Other costs to keep in mind
Depending on your order, additional costs may apply, such as:
Shipping costs
Import VAT
Important to know
Shipping costs are shown on the object page
If your order is cancelled because it wasn’t paid, the Buyer Protection fee is still charged
Your account may be restricted until any outstanding Buyer Protection fee has been paid
If you still have an outstanding Buyer Protection fee, it must be paid before your account can be deleted