How much commission does Amazon take?

Amazon has designed a complex commission structure due to their diversity in product offerings. Amazon usually takes a 15% commission fee for most categories. The lowest rate is 6% for Personal Computers and the highest rate is 51% for Extended Warranties, Protection Plans, and Service Contracts. Transactions with a higher value typically have a lower commission rate and while lower value items have a slightly higher commission rate.


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