Key Takeaways
• Starting September 3, 2025, Shopee and Lazada ₱5 “order processing fee” will be charged to sellers per completed order.
• This fee adds to existing charges like commission, transaction fees, and 12% VAT—raising deductions to nearly 25% of sales.
• Sellers worry it will eat into small margins, while buyers may see higher prices for essentials.
• Both platforms say the fee supports reinvestments in seller tools, traffic, and platform upgrades.
• You can adapt by reviewing pricing, logistics, and diversifying selling channels.
Shopee and Lazada ₱5 Fee 2025: What’s Changing
Starting September 3, 2025, Shopee and Lazada ₱5 order processing fee per completed order will be implemented.
This new charge may seem small at first, but for sellers who fulfill dozens or hundreds of daily orders, it quickly piles up. Imagine moving 100 orders in a day—that’s already ₱500 gone, or about ₱15,000 in one month, before ads, packaging, and logistics costs.
For many online sellers in the Philippines, this fee feels like a heavy blow.
What This New ₱5 Fee Means for Sellers
Filipino sellers already pay several deductions for every transaction. With this update, their costs rise even further.
- Higher seller deductions: Total fees can reach 20–25% per sale, especially for LazMall and Shopee Mall merchants.
- Lower profit margins: Many sellers of low-cost items (like accessories or school supplies) earn only ₱10–₱30 net per sale. This new ₱5 eats directly into those earnings.
- Forced price increases: Some sellers may adjust prices to pass the cost to buyers, which could make everyday goods slightly more expensive.
Why Shopee and Lazada ₱5 Fee is needed
Shopee explained that the ₱5 fee helps fund “ongoing reinvestments” into seller services. These include:
- Order management system improvements
- New tools to boost store visibility and sales
- Stronger fulfillment and logistics processes
Lazada, on the other hand, stated that the fee will “support long-term growth,” specifically through:
- Increasing customer traffic
- Enhancing conversion tools
- Upgrading seller support features
While both platforms say this is for the sellers’ benefit, many online entrepreneurs see it as just another way platforms profit from their work.
Updated Fee Breakdown for 2025
Here’s a snapshot of what sellers now face, as of September 2025:
| Fee Type | Typical Rate / Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Commission (Marketplace) | 1%–5% (VAT-inclusive) |
| Commission (LazMall / Premium) | ≈ 11.08% (VAT-inclusive) |
| Payment & Transaction Fee | ≈ 2.24% (VAT-inclusive) |
| Order Processing Fee | ₱5 per completed order |
| 12% VAT | On top of other fees |
| Promo / Campaign Fees | ~5.8% (promo) + 3.5% (voucher) |
| Other deductions (ads, returns, packaging, penalties) | Varies per seller |
Source: Lazada PH fee schedule (BigSeller, June 2025), Philstar/Interaksyon reports
Impact on Buyers: Will Prices Go Up?
Even if this ₱5 fee is directly charged to sellers, buyers are not immune. Most sellers will simply adjust prices upward to absorb the cost.
This means:
- Cheaper items (₱50–₱200) may see the biggest jump, since ₱5 is a large percentage of the price.
- Essential goods like groceries, skincare, or school supplies may quietly get pricier.
- Buyers may also notice more sellers pushing for bundled orders (to spread the ₱5 fee across multiple items).
What Sellers Can Do to Adapt
If you’re a Filipino online seller, you don’t need to give up. Instead, focus on what you can control:
- Re-evaluate product pricing – Adjust prices strategically without scaring away buyers.
- Offer bundles or minimum spends – Spread the ₱5 across multiple items.
- Optimize logistics – Cut costs in packaging and shipping wherever possible.
- Leverage promotions smartly – Use Shopee and Lazada’s built-in tools without overspending on ads.
- Diversify channels – Explore TikTok Shop, Facebook Marketplace, or even building your own small website.
FAQs
1. What is the Shopee and Lazada ₱5 order processing fee?
It’s a new ₱5 fee per completed order, starting September 3, 2025, on top of existing commissions and transaction charges.
2. How much will sellers really lose with this fee?
Combined with service fees, transaction fees, and VAT, total deductions can reach 20–25% per order.
3. Will buyers also pay this fee?
No, but many sellers will raise prices to cover the ₱5 cost, so buyers will indirectly feel the impact.
4. Why are Shopee and Lazada adding this new charge?
They say it funds infrastructure improvements, better traffic, and seller tools to boost sales.
5. How can small sellers adapt to this change?
By adjusting pricing, offering bundles, improving efficiency in packaging and shipping, and exploring new sales channels.
The Bigger Picture: Selling With Purpose
Many Filipinos start online businesses for freedom: to support their families, to escape 9-to-5 work, or to turn a hobby into income. Extra platform fees can feel discouraging, but they’re also reminders to keep evolving.
Your real advantage is not just low prices, but authentic service, unique products, and creative selling strategies. If you stay grounded in your purpose, the ₱5 fee becomes just another challenge on the road to independence.
Related Reads
External Sources
- Philstar: Online sellers hit by additional fee
- Interaksyon: Pinoy sellers react to new fees
- BigSeller: Lazada PH fees 2025 breakdown
If this new Shopee Lazada ₱5 fee 2025 has you rethinking your online hustle, don’t stop here. Check out our Business & Money section for more guides on side hustles, smart pricing, and real stories from Filipino entrepreneurs building freedom one peso at a time.
