Parts priced up to $50
A flat $5 platform fee applies.
Platform Fee
Clear Fees with No Last-Minute Surprises
Part Vend charges a platform fee to support secure payments, order management, payment protection, dispute handling, and Partvend support.
The fee is calculated automatically from the part price and shown in the order summary before payment is completed.
Platform Fee Rates
Parts priced over $50 and under $2,000
A platform fee of 12% of the part price applies.
Parts priced at $2,000 or more
A flat $250 platform fee applies.
Fee Examples
Part price: $40
Platform fee: $5
Part price: $100
Platform fee: $12
Part price: $2,500
A flat $250 platform fee applies.
The final amount may also include applicable taxes and shipping charges.
What Does the Platform Fee Support?
The platform fee helps us provide:
Secure Partvend payment processing
- Buyer and seller transaction records
- Temporary payment holds
- Order and payment tracking
- Dispute review and resolution
- Refund and payout management
- Partvend support
Information for Buyers
Before completing checkout, review the full order summary, including:
- Part subtotal
- Platform fee
- Shipping charges
- Applicable taxes
- Final order total
The platform fee is calculated automatically, so you can see the cost before confirming payment.
Information for Sellers
The platform fee is recorded with the order and taken into account when the eligible seller payout is calculated.
Seller payout calculations may also exclude taxes and shipping charges. The project’s payment flow calculates the seller amount from the order total after deducting tax, shipping, and the platform fee.
Cancellations, Disputes, and Refunds
When an order is cancelled or a dispute results in an approved refund, any related fee adjustment will be reflected in the final payment and transaction records.
The exact refund amount depends on the order status, approved resolution, and circumstances of the request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the platform fee the same as shipping or tax?
No. The platform fee, shipping charge, and applicable taxes are separate amounts.
When will I see the fee?
The fee will be displayed in the order summary before you complete payment.
Is the fee the same for every part?
No. It changes according to the part price using the published fee ranges.
Is the fee charged more than once?
The fee is calculated for the applicable transaction and should not be duplicated for the same item or payment.
Where can I review the fee after payment?
You can review the order summary, payment details, and transaction receipt from your account.