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Payment Cycle

As a Flipkart seller, we prioritise prompt payments. Your payments are released after your product is dispatched, ensuring a fast turnaround time.

Our payment cycle initiates when your product is picked up, and you can expect to receive your payment in as fast as 7* days. Payments are securely transferred directly to your registered bank account, with Flipkart fees deducted accordingly.

* Payment schedules are seller tier dependent. Payments are released at the earliest date from the date of dispatch. Login to your Flipkart seller account to know your payment schedules.

Fulfilment Type

The fees charged by Flipkart are indeed dependent upon the type of fulfilment option you choose. The fulfilment options include:

Fulfilment by Flipkart (FBF)

where Flipkart takes care of packaging, shipping, and delivery.

Non Fulfilment by Flipkart (NFBF)

where you handle packaging and shipping

The fees associated with each option may vary to accommodate the different services provided. It is important to review and understand the fee structure for your chosen fulfilment option to effectively manage your costs and maximise your profitability as a seller on Flipkart.

Fee Type

At Flipkart, the fees charged vary based on the category of products you sell, the shipping method you choose, and the selling price of your products. There are four types of fees applicable:

Fixed Fee (Platform Opportunity)

The fixed fee, also known as the closing fee, is implemented on the Flipkart platform to enhance the overall experience for both customers and sellers. This fee is utilised to drive product innovations, improve the Flipkart platform, and create additional growth opportunities for sellers. By implementing the fixed fee, Flipkart aims to continuously enhance its services and provide a better ecosystem for sellers to thrive and expand their businesses.

Average Selling Price (₹)Fulfilment by Flipkart (FBF)Non Fulfilment by Flipkart (NFBF)
0 - 3001416
301 - 5001416
501 - 10003030
>10005055

Please note that the information provided above is based on the standard rate card and is subject to change. To obtain the accurate and up-to-date fixed fee applicable to your sales, we recommend logging into your Flipkart seller account. By accessing your account, you can stay informed about the specific fixed fees that apply to your transactions.

Commission Fee (Category)

Commission Fee is a percentage-based fee that varies depending on the category under which your product is sold online on Flipkart. Each category has a specific range of commission rates applied to the final selling price of the product. It's important to note that the commission fee is subject to change based on market conditions, the seller ecosystem, demand, and other factors.

To obtain the accurate commission fee applicable to your product, we recommend logging into your Flipkart seller account. By accessing your account, you can stay updated on the specific commission rates that apply to your products.

Collection Fee (Mode of payment to customer)

The Collection fee is determined based on the type of payment chosen by the customer, whether it's prepaid (e.g., UPI, Netbanking) or Cash on Delivery (COD).

For prepaid orders, a fee is charged to cover the payment gateway associated with the transaction. On the other hand, for Cash on Delivery, which is a postpaid mode of payment collection, a fee is charged to facilitate the cash collection service.

The collection fee is calculated based on the final selling price of the product.

Average Selling Price (₹)Cash on Delivery (COD)Prepaid
0 - 750₹ 12.5₹ 12.5
>7502%2%

Please note that the information provided above is based on the standard rate card and is subject to change. To obtain the accurate and up-to-date collection fee applicable to your sales, we recommend logging into your Flipkart seller account. By accessing your account, you can stay informed about the specific collection fees that apply to your transactions.

Shipping Fee (Weight and Location)

The shipping fee is calculated based on the actual weight of the product or the volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Volumetric weight accounts for items that are lightweight but occupy a significant amount of shipping space. This approach ensures fair and accurate shipping charges are applied, taking into consideration the actual or volumetric weight of the products being shipped.

The shipping fee is calculated based on the actual weight of the product or the volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Volumetric weight accounts for items that are lightweight but occupy a significant amount of shipping space. This approach ensures fair and accurate shipping charges are applied, taking into consideration the actual or volumetric weight of the products being shipped.

Volumetric Weight (kg) = Length (cm) X Breadth (cm) X Height (cm)/5000
Weight Bucket (Kgs)Local (Intracity)Zonal (Intrazone)National (Interzone)
0.5475468
0.5-1 (for every 0.5kgs)41926
1-1.5 (for every 0.5kgs)131728
1.5-2 (for every 0.5kgs)101822
2-2.5 (for every 0.5kgs)81117
2.5-3 (for every 0.5kgs)81117
3-4 (for every 1kg)71016
4-5 (for every 1kg)71016

Please note that the information provided above is based on the standard rate card and is subject to change. To obtain the accurate and up-to-date shipping fee applicable to your sales, we recommend logging into your Flipkart seller account. By accessing your account, you can stay informed about the specific shipping fees that apply to your transactions.

  • Local (Intracity): Item shipped within a city
  • Zonal (Intrazone): Item shipped within the borders of a zone (North, South, East, West)
  • National (Interzone): Item shipped across zones

How to calculate your gross margin?

The seller dashboard provides comprehensive information about the various fee types applicable to each sale, allowing you to understand the details in a detailed manner.

To calculate your gross margin for each sale, you can follow these indicative steps:

Total Flipkart fees = Fixed Fee + Commission Fee + Shipping Fee + Collection Fee
Gross Margin (excluding GST) = Selling Price of Product - Total Flipkart Fees charged

Let’s understand with an example

You are a Non-FBF seller selling a Juicer Mixer Grinder on Flipkart at ₹2000 (selling price).
Step 1:
Calculate Shipping Fees
  • Geography: If you are selling the product from Ludhiana to a customer in Bangalore, the national shipping cost will be applicable.
  • Weight: The weight of the final packed product to be measured and relevant prices to be applied.
  • If the weight of the packed product is 2kgs, the final shipping cost is ₹144
Step 2:
Calculate Collection Fees
  • If you choose the prepaid mode of payment from your customer, 2% will be applied (since your selling price is above ₹750)
  • Final collection fee: 2% of 2000 = ₹40
Step 3:
Calculate Commission Fees
  • Apply the percentage relevant to the juicer mixer grinder category. Since the seller here is a NonFBF seller, 5% will be applicable.
  • 5% x ₹2000 = ₹100
Step 4:
Calculate Fixed fees
  • Since the selling price of the juicer mixer grinder is above ₹1000 and you are a Non-FBF seller, the fixed fee will be ₹55
Step 5:
Total Flipkart fees
  • ₹144 + ₹40 + ₹100 + ₹55 = ₹339
Step 6:
Calculate gross margin
  • Selling price = ₹2000
  • Flipkart Fees = ₹339
  • Gross Margin = ₹2000 - ₹339 = ₹1661
Note: The figures mentioned above are for illustrative purposes only and intended to provide a general understanding. Actual fees may vary based on factors such as the specific services selected, precise dimensions/weight/volumetric weight, category classification, additional services utilised, recent rate card updates, applicable GST, and other factors. To obtain accurate and up-to-date information on the fees applicable to your sales, we recommend logging into your Flipkart seller account. By accessing your account, you can view the specific fees applicable to your products and transactions.
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