Fees and Payments
1. Referral Fees
For each successful transaction, AladdinStores (AladdinStores) charges a referral fee (commission) of 5% of the total sales price. The total sales price includes the item price and any shipping, gift wrap, or other charges paid by the buyer, excluding any taxes collected by the platform.
For each successful transaction, AladdinStores (AladdinStores) charges a referral fee (commission) of 5% of the total sales price. The total sales price includes the item price and any shipping, gift wrap, or other charges paid by the buyer, excluding any taxes collected by the platform.
2. Administrative Fees
AladdinStores is currently committed to an accessible marketplace model. As of the latest update, there are no monthly subscription fees or fixed administrative fees for active sellers. We provide the platform infrastructure, basic listing tools, and support at no additional fixed cost to you.
AladdinStores is currently committed to an accessible marketplace model. As of the latest update, there are no monthly subscription fees or fixed administrative fees for active sellers. We provide the platform infrastructure, basic listing tools, and support at no additional fixed cost to you.
3. Payment Processing Fees
Payment processing is handled by third-party providers. Sellers are responsible for the standard transaction fees levied by these gateways. These fees are deducted automatically at the time of the transaction:
Payment processing is handled by third-party providers. Sellers are responsible for the standard transaction fees levied by these gateways. These fees are deducted automatically at the time of the transaction:
- Stripe: Standard domestic rates are typically 2.9% + $0.30 per successful card charge.
- Note: International cards may incur an additional +1.5% fee, and currency conversion may add +1%.
- PayPal: Standard domestic rates for PayPal Checkout are typically 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction.
- Note: International transactions may be subject to a higher rate (typically 4.99% + fixed fee) and currency conversion spreads.
- Stripe: Standard domestic rates are typically 2.9% + $0.30 per successful card charge.
Processing fees are handled by our partners. For the most current rates, please visit the official Stripe Pricing and PayPal Merchant pages.
Did You Know? While many global marketplaces charge between 15%–20% in commissions plus monthly subscription costs, AladdinStores keeps it simple. We charge just 5% and $0 monthly fees—because we only succeed when you do.
4. Adjustments and Updates
AladdinStores reserves the right to modify its referral fees or introduce administrative fees at its sole discretion.
AladdinStores reserves the right to modify its referral fees or introduce administrative fees at its sole discretion.
- Notification: Sellers will be notified of any fee changes at least 30 days in advance via the email address associated with their account or through a notification in the Seller Dashboard.
- Effective Date: Continued use of the platform after the effective date of a fee change constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
- Third-Party Fees: Processing fees for Stripe and PayPal are set by the respective providers and may change without notice from AladdinStores. Sellers are encouraged to review the providers’ official pricing pages regularly.
5. Offsets and Withholdings
We reserve the right to offset any fees owed to AladdinStores, or any refunds or chargeback costs, against your pending payouts or by charging your payment method on file.
We reserve the right to offset any fees owed to AladdinStores, or any refunds or chargeback costs, against your pending payouts or by charging your payment method on file.
Implementation Tips for AladdinStores
- Calculation Example: Include a simple table in your Help Center showing:
- Sale Price: $100.00
- Referral Fee (5%): -$5.00
- Stripe Processing (est. 2.9% + $0.30): -$3.20
- Net Payout to Seller: $91.80
Note: This is an estimate for domestic transactions. Final amounts may vary based on the buyer’s location and the specific payment method used.
- Contact Info: vendors@aladdinstores.com for specific fee disputes or clarifications.
