Facebook Marketplace charges zero fees on local pickup sales and a 5% selling fee on shipped orders ($0.40 minimum). There are no listing fees, no monthly subscriptions, and no separate payment processing charges. If you sell a $50 item locally, you keep all $50. If you ship that same item through Facebook’s checkout system, you keep $47.50.
That fee structure makes Facebook Marketplace the lowest-cost major selling platform in the United States — by a significant margin. eBay takes approximately 16% all-in, Mercari takes about 13.4%, and Poshmark takes 20% on sales above $15. Facebook’s 5% shipped rate undercuts every major competitor, and the local-pickup model eliminates fees entirely.
Here’s what every reseller needs to know about how these fees work, what changed in 2026, and how to structure your selling strategy around them.
TL;DR: Facebook Marketplace Fee Summary
| Fee Type | Local Pickup | Shipped (via Checkout) |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | $0.00 | 5% of item price ($0.40 min) |
| Payment processing | N/A (cash or off-platform) | Included in 5% |
| Per-order fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Listing fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Shipping cost | N/A | Paid by buyer separately |
Quick Example: $50 Sale
| Local Pickup | Shipped | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Selling fee | $0.00 | $2.50 |
| Payment processing | $0.00 | Included |
| Your payout | $50.00 | $47.50 |
Bottom line: On a $50 shipped sale, Facebook takes $2.50, leaving you $47.50. On a $50 local pickup sale, Facebook takes nothing — you keep every dollar.
If you sell locally with cash, Venmo, or Zelle, there is no platform fee whatsoever. Facebook doesn’t touch the money, which means the only cost is your time and transportation.
Calculate Your Exact Facebook Marketplace Profit
Knowing the fee percentage matters, but the real question is whether a specific flip is worth listing after you subtract acquisition cost, fees, shipping materials, and your time. The Platform Fee Calculator lets you plug in your sale price and see exact payouts across Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Mercari, and Poshmark side by side — so you always list on the platform that nets you the most on each individual item.
How Facebook Marketplace Fees Work: Local vs. Shipped
Facebook Marketplace’s fee structure is the simplest of any major selling platform, but the local-versus-shipped split creates two fundamentally different selling experiences. Understanding when each mode makes financial sense is the core strategic decision for every FBMP seller.
Local Pickup Sales: Zero Platform Fees
When you list an item for local pickup on Facebook Marketplace, you pay nothing to Facebook. Zero listing fees. Zero selling fees. Zero payment processing fees. The entire transaction happens outside of Facebook’s payment infrastructure.
Here’s the typical local sale flow:
- You create a listing with photos, price, and description
- A local buyer messages you through Messenger
- You agree on a price and a public meeting location
- You meet, exchange the item for cash (or Venmo/Zelle)
- You mark the item as sold
Facebook facilitates the connection but handles no money. Your only costs are the time spent communicating, the gas to drive to the meetup, and whatever you paid for the item.
This is the highest-margin selling model available on any major platform. No other marketplace — not eBay, not Mercari, not Poshmark, not Depop — lets you sell at a true 0% fee rate. Even OfferUp, another local-oriented platform, charges 12.9% if the transaction goes through their checkout system. Facebook Marketplace’s zero-fee local model is its single strongest advantage for resellers who operate within a metro area.
Local Sale Payout at Different Price Points
| Item Price | FBMP Fee | Your Payout | Effective Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.00 | $10.00 | 0% |
| $25 | $0.00 | $25.00 | 0% |
| $50 | $0.00 | $50.00 | 0% |
| $100 | $0.00 | $100.00 | 0% |
| $250 | $0.00 | $250.00 | 0% |
| $500 | $0.00 | $500.00 | 0% |
The strategic implication: local pickup on FBMP is the only selling mode where your profit margin is determined entirely by your sourcing skill and negotiation ability. There’s no fee eroding your margin on low-priced items, which means items that would be unprofitable on eBay or Mercari (because fees eat into thin margins) can work perfectly on FBMP local.
A $12 coffee mug that costs $2 at Goodwill nets $10 profit on FBMP local. That same mug on eBay would net roughly $0.50 after fees and shipping — barely worth the listing effort. A $40 cast-iron skillet sourced from an estate sale for $5 nets $35 on FBMP local. On Mercari with shipping, you’d net roughly $29 after fees and packing materials. That $6 gap per item compounds into hundreds of dollars over a month of flipping.
Shipped Sales: 5% Selling Fee ($0.40 Minimum)
When you enable shipping and a buyer purchases through Facebook’s checkout system, Facebook charges a 5% selling fee calculated on the item price. For items priced at $8.00 or below, a flat $0.40 minimum fee applies instead of the percentage.
This 5% rate is all-inclusive — it covers both the platform commission and payment processing in a single charge. There is no separate payment processing fee stacked on top, unlike eBay (which charges a final value fee plus a separate 2.35% + $0.30 processing fee) or Mercari (which charges 10% plus a separate 2.9% + $0.50 per order).
The buyer pays shipping separately. The shipping cost does not factor into your fee calculation — only the item sale price does.
Shipped Sale Payout at Different Price Points
| Item Price | 5% Fee | Your Payout | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $8 | $0.40 (minimum) | $7.60 | 5.0% |
| $15 | $0.75 | $14.25 | 5.0% |
| $25 | $1.25 | $23.75 | 5.0% |
| $50 | $2.50 | $47.50 | 5.0% |
| $100 | $5.00 | $95.00 | 5.0% |
| $200 | $10.00 | $190.00 | 5.0% |
| $500 | $25.00 | $475.00 | 5.0% |
At every price point, the math is clean and predictable. A flat 5% rate means you can do mental math at the thrift store without a calculator: multiply the expected sale price by 0.95 and that’s your payout before your acquisition cost.
Compare this to eBay, where you need to stack FVF (13.25% on most categories) plus payment processing (2.35% + $0.30) plus potential promoted listing fees — your effective rate can easily hit 16–20% before you factor in shipping supplies. Facebook’s simplicity is a genuine operational advantage.
The $0.40 Minimum Fee: When It Kicks In
The $0.40 minimum fee applies exclusively to items priced at $8.00 or less. At exactly $8.00, the 5% calculation yields $0.40 — matching the minimum — so the rule only affects items priced below $8.
Practically, a $5 item costs you $0.40 in fees (8% effective rate) instead of $0.25 (5%). A $3 item also costs $0.40 (13.3% effective rate). For most resellers, this minimum is irrelevant: few shipped items are priced below $8 because shipping costs alone make ultra-cheap items impractical to sell via checkout. If you’re selling items in this price range, local pickup eliminates the fee entirely.
Shipping Costs: Who Pays What
On shipped FBMP sales, the buyer pays shipping. Facebook offers prepaid shipping labels through its checkout system. The seller selects the package weight and dimensions, and Facebook calculates the shipping cost, which the buyer sees before purchasing.
Shipping rates through Facebook’s system vary by weight and distance but generally follow these ranges for standard packages:
| Package Weight | Typical Shipping Cost |
|---|---|
| Under 1 lb | $3.49 – $5.99 |
| 1 – 3 lbs | $5.99 – $9.99 |
| 3 – 10 lbs | $8.99 – $13.99 |
| 10 – 20 lbs | $11.99 – $15.99 |
Because the buyer covers shipping, your payout calculation involves only the item price minus the 5% fee. This is a meaningful structural advantage over eBay — on eBay, the final value fee is calculated on the total amount including any shipping the buyer pays, meaning you pay eBay’s 13.25% commission on the shipping amount too.
Fee Breakdown by Selling Mode
Facebook Marketplace doesn’t use category-specific fee tiers like eBay or Amazon. The fee structure is binary: either you sell locally (0%) or you ship through checkout (5%). There are no category-based exceptions, no tiered rates based on sale volume, and no monthly caps or credits.
Categories Where FBMP Fees Beat Competitors Most
Because FBMP uses a flat rate regardless of category, the savings are most dramatic in categories where other platforms charge premium rates:
| Category | FBMP Fee | eBay Fee | Savings on $100 Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musical instruments | 5% | 14.35% | $9.35 |
| Business equipment | 5% | 14.35% | $9.35 |
| Clothing & shoes | 5% | 13.25% | $8.25 |
| Collectibles & trading cards | 5% | 13.25% | $8.25 |
| Electronics | 5% | 13.25% | $8.25 |
| Sporting goods | 5% | 13.25% | $8.25 |
| Furniture (shipped) | 5% | 13.25% | $8.25 |
| Furniture (local) | 0% | 13.25% | $13.25 |
The biggest gap appears in categories where local pickup is practical — furniture, large appliances, sporting equipment, and heavy tools. A $300 dining table sold locally on FBMP nets $300. The same table on eBay (assuming a buyer pays shipping) would net roughly $252 after fees. That’s a $48 difference on a single item.
Optional Costs: Boosted Listings
Facebook Marketplace offers a “Boost” feature that increases your listing’s visibility for a daily fee. This is paid advertising, not a transaction fee. Key details:
- Pricing: $1–$10+ per day depending on audience size and reach
- Charged: Upfront to your payment method, regardless of whether the item sells
- Duration: You choose how many days to run the boost
- Scope: Increases impressions within your selected radius (local) or broader area
Boosting is entirely optional. Most individual sellers skip it entirely and rely on organic reach from good photos, competitive pricing, and frequent relisting. The ROI math on boosting only works for higher-value items — boosting a $25 kitchen appliance at $3/day for four days adds $12 in costs, destroying your margin. Boosting a $400 couch at $5/day for three days adds $15, which is a reasonable 3.75% acquisition cost if it accelerates the sale.
Fee Changes in 2026
Facebook Marketplace’s fee structure has remained stable in 2026. The 5% selling fee on shipped items and the zero-fee local pickup model have been in place since Facebook introduced checkout for individual sellers. As of April 2026, Meta has not announced changes to these base rates.
However, there are developments worth monitoring:
Shipping checkout access may vary. Meta has periodically adjusted which sellers and regions have access to the shipping/checkout feature. If you don’t see the option to enable shipping in your Marketplace listings, your account may not currently have checkout enabled. Check your Commerce Manager settings or Facebook’s seller eligibility requirements.
Algorithmic emphasis on local transactions. Meta’s product updates have increasingly emphasized local buying and selling. The Marketplace interface prominently surfaces listings within driving distance, and Facebook’s algorithm tends to favor local-pickup posts in buyer feeds. This doesn’t change the fee structure, but it affects your shipped listing visibility relative to local listings.
No new category-specific fee tiers. Unlike eBay (which adjusts category-specific final value fee rates periodically) or Amazon (which regularly updates referral fees by category), Facebook Marketplace has maintained a flat-rate structure with zero category-based variations throughout 2026. A $50 pair of shoes, a $50 power drill, and a $50 piece of art all incur the same 5% fee when shipped.
No announced subscription or store tiers. Unlike eBay’s Store subscriptions or Amazon’s Professional seller account ($39.99/month), FBMP has not introduced any paid seller tiers or subscription options. Every individual seller operates under the same fee schedule regardless of volume.
Fee rates are based on publicly available information as of April 2026 and are subject to change. Always verify current rates in your Facebook Commerce Manager or Marketplace seller settings before making pricing decisions.
How to Minimize Facebook Marketplace Fees
Facebook Marketplace already has the lowest fee structure of any major platform. These eight strategies help you extract maximum profit from every transaction.
1. Default to Local Pickup for Large and Heavy Items
This is the single most impactful fee-reduction decision on FBMP: sell locally and pay zero fees. For anything that can reasonably be sold within your metro area — furniture, appliances, sporting goods, home decor, large tools, bulky electronics — always list for local pickup first.
The math is straightforward. A $100 coffee table sold locally nets $100. That same table sold via shipped checkout nets $95. Listed on eBay, you’d net roughly $84 after all fees. The $16 gap between FBMP local and eBay is pure profit going directly into your pocket.
Reserve shipped listings for items that are small, lightweight, high-demand, and niche enough that your local buyer pool is too thin — branded clothing, collectibles, specialty electronics accessories, or discontinued parts.
2. Price Shipped Items to Absorb the 5% Fee
When you do ship, build the 5% fee into your listing price. If your target net payout is $50, list at $52.63 ($52.63 x 0.05 = $2.63 fee, payout = $50.00). This is far easier on FBMP than on platforms with complex tiered fees — a flat 5% means you divide your target payout by 0.95.
Quick reference for common payout targets:
| Target Net Payout | List Price (absorbs 5%) |
|---|---|
| $25 | $26.32 |
| $50 | $52.63 |
| $75 | $78.95 |
| $100 | $105.27 |
| $150 | $157.90 |
| $200 | $210.53 |
3. Relist Stale Listings Instead of Dropping Price
FBMP’s algorithm surfaces newer listings more prominently in buyer feeds. If an item hasn’t sold in 7–10 days, delete the listing and create a new one with fresh photos rather than reducing the price. This resets the algorithm’s freshness signal without cutting into your margin.
On eBay, relisting uses an insertion fee slot. On FBMP, relisting is completely free — you can relist as often as you want with zero cost. Take advantage of this by relisting slow-moving inventory weekly. Many experienced FBMP sellers relist their entire active inventory every Sunday evening to capture the Monday-morning browsing wave.
4. Bundle Small Items for Local Pickup
If you have multiple small items — books, kitchen gadgets, kids’ toys, accessories — group them into themed bundles and list for local pickup. Selling five $10 items individually as shipped orders costs $2.50 total in fees. Selling them as a single $50 local bundle costs $0 in fees and saves you the labor of packing and shipping five separate orders.
This strategy is especially powerful for thrift store hauls where you have 10–20 lower-value items that wouldn’t justify individual shipping costs but have clear appeal as a curated lot.
5. Avoid Boosting Unless the ROI Math Is Clear
Facebook’s Boost feature charges you a daily rate for increased visibility. Before boosting, calculate whether the incremental exposure justifies the cost. A $5/day boost on a $30 item that sits for three boosted days costs $15 in promotion — cutting your effective profit margin by 50% even before the 5% selling fee applies if it ships.
Boosting works best for high-value items ($200+) where faster sale time has measurable opportunity cost. For items under $75, organic reach through quality photos, competitive pricing, and frequent relisting is almost always more cost-effective than paying for visibility.
6. Use FBMP as a Sourcing Channel, Not Just a Sales Channel
Facebook Marketplace’s zero-fee local model works for buying too. You can source inventory on FBMP at local prices — estate sale leftovers, moving sales, parents offloading kids’ gear — then flip on FBMP locally (zero fees) or cross-list to eBay/Mercari for shipped sales at higher prices.
Many full-time resellers treat FBMP as their primary sourcing pipeline, especially for furniture, appliances, and large items where motivated sellers list below market value. The zero-acquisition-cost-to-zero-fee-sale loop is the highest-margin reselling workflow available on any platform.
7. Cross-List Strategically Based on Fee-Adjusted Net
Not everything should stay on FBMP. Items with national niche demand and small/lightweight profiles often net more on eBay despite higher fees, because eBay’s 135 million active buyers create competitive demand and drive final prices higher. A vintage Pyrex baking dish might sell for $25 on FBMP local, but the same dish on eBay regularly sells for $45–$55 after competitive bidding — netting $38–$46 after eBay fees, which is $13–$21 more than the FBMP local price.
Run the fee comparison calculator before cross-listing each item. FBMP wins on fee percentage, but eBay and Mercari often win on final sale price for collectible, branded, or niche items with thin local demand.
8. Accept Cash for Local Sales
When meeting locally, cash eliminates all payment friction and risk. Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal Friends & Family are acceptable alternatives, but electronic payments occasionally result in chargebacks, payment reversals, or disputes — none of which Facebook mediates for local transactions. Cash removes that risk entirely. For items over $100, consider meeting at a bank or well-lit public location where the buyer can withdraw and you can verify bills.
Facebook Marketplace vs. eBay vs. Mercari: Fee Comparison
The table below compares Facebook Marketplace’s fee structure against its two closest competitors for individual resellers in 2026.
| Facebook Marketplace | eBay | Mercari | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base selling fee | 0% (local) / 5% (shipped) | 13.25% (most categories) | 10% |
| Payment processing | Included in 5% | 2.35% + $0.30 per order | 2.9% + $0.50 per order |
| Listing fee | $0 | $0 (first 250/month) | $0 |
| Effective rate, $50 shipped | 5.0% ($2.50) | ~16.1% ($8.03) | ~13.9% ($6.95) |
| Payout, $50 shipped | $47.50 | $41.97 | $43.05 |
| Effective rate, $100 shipped | 5.0% ($5.00) | ~15.9% ($15.90) | ~13.4% ($13.40) |
| Payout, $100 shipped | $95.00 | $84.10 | $86.60 |
| Effective rate, $200 shipped | 5.0% ($10.00) | ~15.8% ($31.50) | ~13.2% ($26.30) |
| Payout, $200 shipped | $190.00 | $168.50 | $173.70 |
| Best for | Local sales, large items, furniture | Niche collectibles, national audience | Mid-range clothing, general goods |
What the Comparison Means for Your Strategy
FBMP wins on pure fee math at every price point and in every category. A $200 sale nets $190 on FBMP shipped, $168.50 on eBay, and $173.70 on Mercari. For local FBMP sales, you keep the full $200 — a $31.50 advantage over eBay.
But fees are only one variable. eBay’s higher fees buy access to 135 million active buyers, detailed sold-comp data, auction format for rare items, and strong seller protection policies. Mercari’s fees include a simple flat-rate prepaid shipping label system and buyer-pays-shipping as default.
The smart play for most resellers is platform arbitrage: source locally on FBMP (zero cost), sell bulky and heavy items locally on FBMP (zero fees), and cross-list lightweight niche or collectible items on eBay or Mercari where buyer demand and competition drive higher final sale prices that more than offset the fee differential.
Use the Flip Profit Calculator to compare net profit on a specific item across platforms before deciding where to list.
Hidden Costs That Affect Real FBMP Profitability
FBMP’s published fee structure is the simplest in the industry, but several non-fee costs affect your actual bottom line.
Time and Gas for Local Meetups
Local sales are fee-free but not effort-free. Each meetup involves messaging back and forth, coordinating schedules, driving to the meeting spot, waiting, and handling the exchange. Experienced FBMP sellers report a no-show rate of 15–30% on scheduled pickups. If you drive 20 minutes each way for a $15 sale and the buyer ghosts, you’ve spent an hour and $5 in gas for nothing.
How to mitigate this: Set a minimum listing price for local items that justifies the meetup time — many full-time sellers won’t drive for anything under $25–$30. Stack multiple pickups in the same area. Confirm the meetup time the morning of the scheduled day. Don’t hold items for more than 24 hours without a confirmed pickup window.
No-Show and Flake Rate
FBMP has the highest flake rate of any major selling platform. Buyers send “Is this available?” messages with no real purchase intent. Committed buyers ghost on confirmed meetup times. This isn’t a fee, but it’s a measurable cost in wasted time and lost opportunity.
How to mitigate this: Require a specific time and location in your first reply. If a buyer hasn’t confirmed within a few hours, move on to the next interested person. Never remove a listing or stop responding to other buyers until the item is physically in the buyer’s hands and paid for.
Limited Seller Protection on Local Sales
When you sell locally for cash, Facebook provides no seller protection. There’s no dispute resolution, no return policy enforcement, and no payout guarantee. If a buyer pays with a counterfeit bill or initiates a Venmo chargeback after the meetup, you have no recourse through the platform.
Shipped sales processed through FBMP checkout do include Facebook’s Purchase Protection for eligible transactions, which covers you if a buyer claims non-delivery or item-not-as-described. This protection layer is a reason to use checkout for higher-value shipped items rather than arranging off-platform shipping and payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Facebook Marketplace charge any fees on local pickup sales?
No. Facebook Marketplace charges zero fees on local pickup transactions. When a buyer picks up an item in person and pays with cash, Venmo, Zelle, or any other off-platform payment method, Facebook does not take any commission, listing fee, or processing fee. The entire transaction happens outside of Facebook’s payment system, meaning your payout equals exactly what the buyer hands you. This makes FBMP the only major selling platform where you can sell at a true 0% fee rate. Even other local-oriented platforms like OfferUp charge 12.9% on checkout transactions. The zero-fee local model is Facebook Marketplace’s primary competitive advantage for resellers who sell items within their metro area.
How much does Facebook Marketplace take from shipped sales?
Facebook Marketplace charges a 5% selling fee on shipped orders processed through its checkout system, with a minimum fee of $0.40 for items priced at $8 or less. This 5% rate includes payment processing — there is no additional credit card or payment processing fee stacked on top. On a $50 shipped sale, you pay $2.50 in fees and receive $47.50. On a $100 shipped sale, you pay $5.00 and receive $95.00. The buyer pays shipping costs separately, so shipping charges do not factor into your fee calculation. This flat 5% rate applies uniformly across all product categories — clothing, electronics, furniture, collectibles, and everything else sold through FBMP checkout.
Is it cheaper to sell on Facebook Marketplace or eBay?
Facebook Marketplace is substantially cheaper in raw fee terms. FBMP charges 0% on local sales and 5% on shipped sales, while eBay charges a 13.25% final value fee plus 2.35% + $0.30 payment processing on most categories — totaling roughly 16% per transaction. On a $100 sale, you keep $95 on FBMP shipped versus approximately $84 on eBay. However, eBay’s higher fees buy access to 135 million active buyers worldwide, detailed sold-comp pricing data, auction format for rare items, and robust buyer/seller protection. Items with niche demand or collectible value regularly sell for meaningfully higher prices on eBay, which can more than offset the fee gap. The practical approach is using FBMP for local sales of bulky items and eBay for shipped niche or collectible inventory.
Can you sell on Facebook Marketplace without paying any fees at all?
Yes — if you sell exclusively via local pickup with off-platform payment methods like cash, Venmo, or Zelle, you will never pay a single dollar in Facebook Marketplace fees. There are no listing fees, no subscription fees, and no transaction fees on local sales. The only way FBMP charges a fee is when a sale processes through its built-in checkout system for shipped items, triggering the 5% selling fee. Many successful FBMP resellers operate entirely within the local-pickup model, particularly those selling furniture, appliances, large electronics, sporting goods, and other items where shipping is impractical or cost-prohibitive. This truly zero-fee approach is unique among major selling platforms.
How do Facebook Marketplace fees compare to Mercari and Poshmark?
Facebook Marketplace’s 5% shipped fee is substantially lower than both Mercari’s combined rate (10% selling + 2.9% + $0.50 processing, totaling approximately 13.4%) and Poshmark’s commission (20% flat on sales over $15, or $2.95 flat on sales of $15 and under). On a $50 shipped sale, FBMP takes $2.50, Mercari takes $6.95, and Poshmark takes $10.00. The gap widens at higher price points: on a $200 sale, FBMP takes $10, Mercari takes roughly $26.30, and Poshmark takes $40. For local pickup sales, FBMP charges nothing while neither Mercari nor Poshmark support local transactions at all. The tradeoff is audience and features — Poshmark has concentrated fashion-buyer traffic, and Mercari offers a streamlined nationwide shipping system with prepaid labels.
What is the minimum price worth listing on Facebook Marketplace for shipped items?
The practical minimum for shipped items on FBMP is around $10–$12. Below that threshold, the $0.40 minimum fee combined with the buyer’s shipping cost makes the all-in price unattractive. On a $10 item, the seller fee is $0.50, leaving you $9.50 — but the buyer may face $4–$6 in shipping charges, pushing their total to $14–$16 for a $10 item. At that point, most buyers look for the same item locally instead. For local pickup sales, there is no meaningful minimum since fees are zero — even a $3 garage-sale find nets $3. Experienced FBMP sellers typically set a shipped-item floor around $15, where the fee ($0.75) is negligible and the buyer’s total cost remains competitive with listings on other platforms.
Does Facebook Marketplace charge for boosting or promoting listings?
Yes, but boosting is optional paid advertising — not a transaction fee. The Boost feature increases your listing’s visibility to more buyers in and beyond your local area. Costs run on a daily budget model, typically $1–$10 per day depending on audience size and campaign duration. Unlike the 5% selling fee (which is deducted from your payout automatically), boosting costs are charged upfront to your payment method regardless of whether the item sells. Most casual resellers skip boosting entirely. High-volume sellers use it selectively on items valued at $200 or more where accelerating the sale has clear value. Boosting a $25 item at $3/day for three days adds $9 in promotion cost — a 36% effective surcharge that eliminates most of your profit margin.
How long does it take to get paid after a shipped sale on Facebook Marketplace?
For shipped sales through Facebook checkout, your payout is released after the buyer confirms receipt or after tracking confirms delivery — whichever comes first. Typically, payouts process within 1–5 business days after delivery confirmation. If the buyer doesn’t manually confirm receipt, Facebook auto-releases the payment approximately 5 days after the tracking number shows delivered status. Funds are sent to the bank account or PayPal account linked in your Facebook Commerce Manager settings. For local sales, payment is immediate — you collect cash or an electronic transfer at the meetup with no waiting period. The shipped-sale payout timeline is comparable to Mercari (which holds for 3 days after delivery) and roughly in line with Poshmark (which releases after buyer acceptance or a 3-day auto-accept window).