How Share & Save works
Share & Save is an Etsy programme that rewards you for bringing your own buyers. Etsy's Help Center describes it as "an instant refund of 4% off the eligible order total from your Etsy Payment account balance", worked out the same way as the transaction fee, so shipping and gift wrap count and tax does not.
- Enrol first. Only clicks made while your shop is enrolled count.
- Use your own trackable links. Links in the form yourshopname.etsy.com and the trackable listing links from Shop Manager qualify.
- 30 days. The buyer must order within 30 days of clicking your link.
- Last click wins. If the buyer's last visit before ordering came from an Etsy Offsite Ad, the order is not eligible (and may carry the Offsite Ads fee instead).
- Not every link counts. Etsy says links sent through Etsy Messages or placed in listing descriptions do not count.
Promotion: Etsy's help page says that "From October 20 to January 4, all sellers enrolled in Share & Save will earn 6.5% back on eligible orders." The page does not print the year; it was live when we checked on 10 November 2026. Choose 6.5% in the calculator while it runs, and go back to 4% afterwards.
Etsy fees after refund = $0.20 + 6.5% × order + 3% × order + $0.25 − refund
Example: a $40 order with free shipping
| Line | At 4% | At 6.5% |
|---|---|---|
| Etsy fees before the refund (US) | $4.25 | $4.25 |
| Share & Save refund | −$1.60 | −$2.60 |
| Etsy fees after the refund | $2.65 (6.6%) | $1.65 (4.1%) |
At 6.5% the refund equals the whole transaction fee, leaving only the listing and payment processing fees. In a shop with 50 orders a month at $40, where 30% of orders come from your own links, the standard 4% rate returns 15 × $1.60 = $24 a month.
Where to share your link
Anywhere you already talk to buyers outside Etsy: your Instagram or TikTok bio, Pinterest pins, an email newsletter, packaging inserts with a QR code, and your own website. Check the full order with the Etsy fee calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Etsy Share & Save give back?
4% of the eligible order total, according to Etsy's Help Center, raised to 6.5% from October 20 to January 4. On a $100 order including shipping, the standard refund is $4.
Is the refund worked out on shipping too?
Yes. Etsy says it is calculated the same way as the transaction fee, which includes shipping and gift wrap but not tax.
Which links qualify for Share & Save?
Your shop link in the form yourshopname.etsy.com and trackable links to listings and promo codes from Shop Manager. Links sent in Etsy Messages or placed in listing descriptions do not count.
Does Share & Save work with Offsite Ads?
Not on the same order. Etsy tracks the last link clicked: if the buyer's last visit came from an Offsite Ad, the order is not eligible for Share & Save.
How long after the click does an order count?
The buyer must place the order within 30 days of clicking your link.
Sources
Etsy Help: How to save on Etsy fees with Share & Save · Etsy Help: What are the fees and taxes for selling on Etsy?
Last reviewed: November 2026 · By Muhammad Shujah Uddin Qazi · How we check rates · Fee changes tracker