In short
- Argos takes a commission on each sale.
- It is worked out on what the customer pays: the price including VAT, plus any delivery charge.
- The rate depends on the product's category, from 5% to 20%. Some categories have price thresholds, and the minimum fee is £0.25 per item.
- VAT is added on top of the commission.
- There is no separate payment fee. The store subscription is £39, invoiced every 4 weeks.
What the commission is charged on
Most sellers expect the commission to come off the price before VAT. On Argos it does not. It comes off the gross amount the customer pays: the item price including VAT, plus the delivery charge including VAT. So the same rate takes more than it would from the ex-VAT price.
Argos commission rates by category (2026)
From Argos's 2026 marketplace fee schedule, as given to sellers in the Argos seller portal. Where a rate applies to a "portion", the lower rate applies only to the part of the price above the threshold; otherwise the rate applies to the whole item.
| Category | Commission | How it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel and Accessories | 7% to 15% | 8% for items up to £15, 15% above £15; shoes 7%; bags and accessories 15% |
| Appliances | 7% to 15% | Large household appliances 7%; small household appliances 15% |
| Baby Products | 8% to 15% | 8% for items up to £10, 15% above £10 |
| Beauty, Health and Personal Care | 8% to 15% | 8% for items up to £10, 15% above £10 |
| Camera and Photography | 8% | All items |
| Consumer Electronics and Technology | 7% | All items |
| Electronic Accessories | 8% to 15% | 15% on the portion up to £100, 8% on the portion above £100 |
| Food and Drink | 8% to 15% | 8% for items up to £10, 15% above £10; beers, wines and spirits 10% |
| Indoor and Outdoor Furniture | 10% to 15% | 15% on the portion up to £175, 10% on the portion above £175 |
| Jewellery and Watches | 5% to 20% | 20% on the portion up to £225, 5% on the portion above £225 |
| Musical Instruments | 12% | All items |
| Tyres and Wheels | 7% | All items |
| Video Games and Consoles | 8% to 15% | Games consoles 8%; video games and accessories 15% |
| Everything Else | 15% | Any product outside the categories above |
Argos may change these rates. Your seller agreement holds the terms that apply to you.
How the rate is set
By category
Each product category has its own rate. A product that fits no listed category falls under Everything Else, at 15%.
Price thresholds
In some categories the rate changes above a price point. Argos's schedule does not say whether that price includes VAT; Trestle measures it on the item price before VAT and marks this as an assumption.
A minimum fee per item
If the percentage comes to less than £0.25, £0.25 is charged instead.
VAT on the commission
The rates exclude VAT, which Argos adds on top. A VAT-registered seller can usually reclaim it.
What Argos does not charge
There is no separate payment or card-processing fee line. Payment goes through Argos's marketplace platform (run on Mirakl).
Costs that are yours, not Argos's
- Delivery. You deliver Argos orders, not Argos. Many FBA sellers look at Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF) from their FBA stock; others use a 3PL or their own carrier. Trestle assumes MCF and labels it as an assumption; enter your 3PL cost per unit and it uses that instead. Check Argos's current terms on packaging and carriers.
- Returns. You handle returns and refunds yourself.
- Store costs. The store subscription is £39, invoiced every 4 weeks. That is a cost of the store, not of each product, so Trestle shows it in the Argos summary and keeps it out of per-product figures.
Worked example: the commission base
Illustrative prices.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item price, including VAT | £24.00 |
| Delivery charged to the customer, including VAT | £3.60 |
| Commission base | £27.60 |
| Commission | your category rate × £27.60, or the minimum fee if that is higher |
Worked out on the ex-VAT item price alone (£20.00), the base would be £7.60 smaller. That gap is why so many Argos sums come out too high.
Trestle works out each fee line with the category rates it holds, and marks any rate still awaiting confirmation, for every product in your catalogue.
Start with your Amazon reportWhat happens on a refund
How commission is treated on refunded items is set in the seller agreement. Trestle assumes the commission is refunded on refunded items, and labels every figure that relies on that assumption.
Not the Argos affiliate scheme
Searches for "Argos commission" often show Argos's affiliate programme, which pays websites for sending shoppers. That is a different scheme. This page is about what Argos charges sellers.
Questions
How much commission does Argos charge sellers?
From 5% to 20% depending on the category, with most categories between 7% and 15% and a £0.25 minimum per item. It is charged on the price including VAT and delivery, and VAT is added on top of the commission.
Is Argos commission charged on the price including VAT?
Yes. It is worked out on the gross amount the customer pays: item price including VAT, plus any delivery charge.
Does Argos charge a payment processing fee?
No separate payment fee line is charged.
Who delivers Argos marketplace orders?
You do, not Argos: for example through Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfilment from your FBA stock, a 3PL or your own carrier. Check Argos's current terms on packaging and carriers.
Where do I find my commission rates?
The 2026 rates are in the table above; your seller agreement holds the terms that apply to you. Trestle works out each fee line with the category rates it holds, and marks any rate still awaiting confirmation.
Sources
- Argos marketplace fee schedule, 2026, as provided to sellers in the Argos seller portal (not published on a public Argos page)
- Sell on Argos (argos.co.uk)
- Selling on Argos (e-tailize.com)
- Argos marketplace: what UK sellers need to know (resellervault.co.uk)