Meesho Commission & Charges Explained — Every Fee on Your Order

Meesho famously advertises "0% commission", but several other charges still apply to every order — shipping fee, collection fee, TCS/TDS, and penalties. Understanding each one is the only way to know your true take-home per order, because the difference between order value and the amount that hits your bank can be 15–25%.

Key Takeaways

Meesho's commission is 0% on most categories — but other fees apply.
Main charges: shipping fee, collection/payment fee, TCS, TDS, penalties.
Charges show in your settlement statement per order.
RTO and returns add hidden costs beyond listed fees.
Your real margin = order value − all charges − product cost.

Every Charge on a Meesho Order

Charge	What it is
Commission	0% on most categories
Shipping fee	Based on weight & zone
Collection fee	Payment processing on order value
TCS (GST)	0.5% of net sales
TDS (income tax)	0.1% of gross sales
Penalties	Late dispatch, cancellations, QC fails

Why Your Payout Is Lower Than Expected

Sellers often see a settlement that's far below the order value. Stack shipping + collection + TCS + TDS on a low-ticket order and the fees alone can be 20%+. The only reliable fix is to calculate net profit per order and reconcile each charge. A profit dashboard maps every fee automatically so nothing is a surprise.

FAQs

Does Meesho really charge 0% commission?

Commission is 0% on most categories, but shipping, collection fees, TCS, TDS and penalties still apply — so your payout is below order value.

What is the Meesho collection fee?

A payment-processing charge applied on the order value when the customer pays, deducted in your settlement.