Bol.com commission rates vary by product category, typically ranging from 5% to 17%. Electronics and media tend to have lower rates (5–8%), while fashion and lifestyle products can reach 15–17%. Our calculator includes all current category rates so you can see the exact commission for your product.

Shipping costs depend on your package size tier and destination. Letterbox packages (brievenbuspakje) have the lowest fees, followed by standard, large and extra large parcels. Shipments to Belgium cost approximately €2.50 more than domestic Dutch deliveries. During Q4 peak season, all shipping rates increase by about 40%.

VVB stands for 'Verzonden via Bol' — Bol.com's fulfillment service. You send inventory to Bol.com's warehouse and they handle picking, packing and shipping. Costs include a fixed contribution per package plus variable fees based on parcel size. VVB sellers typically get better product visibility and the 'shipped by bol.com' badge.

It depends on your volume and product size. VVB removes logistics headaches and can improve your buy-box positioning, but the fees may be higher than self-shipping for small, lightweight items. Our calculator lets you compare both options side by side so you can see which method yields a better margin for your specific product.

During the Q4 holiday season (roughly October through December), Bol.com applies a surcharge of approximately 40% on shipping fees due to increased order volumes and logistics strain. Our calculator includes a Q4 toggle so you can plan pricing and margins accordingly.

Your profit per order equals the selling price minus the purchase price, Bol.com commission and shipping costs. Enable the profit analysis mode in our calculator and enter your selling price and purchase price to see your net profit, margin percentage, and projections for monthly and yearly earnings based on your expected sales volume.

Yes, Bol.com charges 21% Dutch VAT on all their fees (commission and shipping contributions). As a VAT-registered business, you can reclaim this VAT in your quarterly return. Our calculator includes a toggle to factor in VAT for a complete cost picture.

Bol.com uses four package size tiers: letterbox (brievenbuspakje, max 38 x 26.5 x 3.2 cm), standard (up to 100 x 50 x 50 cm), large (up to 175 x 78 x 58 cm), and extra large (exceeding large dimensions). Each tier has different fixed shipping contributions, with larger packages costing significantly more.

Yes, the Bol.com cost calculator is completely free. No registration or account required. All calculations happen in your browser — we do not store any of your pricing data.

We regularly update the commission and shipping rates to reflect Bol.com's current pricing. However, Bol.com may adjust rates periodically. Always check the 'Rates updated' date shown in the calculator and verify critical pricing decisions against Bol.com's official seller documentation.