Overview
ReBattery charges a platform fee on completed transactions. The fee is deducted from the transaction value before payout is released — buyers pay the agreed price in full, and the fee comes out of the supplier's proceeds.
The fee is shown at two points so you can plan accordingly:
- When you set your listing price — factor it in before you publish
- When you confirm transaction terms — confirmed in writing before either party signs
There are no hidden marketplace charges. The transaction ledger records the agreed commission and seller payable separately; any provider fee or approved adjustment must be shown explicitly rather than silently reducing the payable.
Fee Schedule
Recycling Transactions
7% of the agreed transaction value, or £100 per tonne — whichever is greater.
The minimum per-tonne rate ensures the fee remains proportionate for high-weight, lower-value batches. For most transactions, the percentage will apply; for heavy loads with modest recovered value, the per-tonne floor may apply instead. The platform calculates both and applies whichever is higher.
For enterprise supplier accounts, recycling transactions use a 20% platform fee instead of the standard 7% percentage rate. The per-tonne floor still applies, and the platform continues to apply whichever amount is greater.
Second-Life and Resale Transactions
10% of the agreed transaction value.
A flat rate applies to all purchase transactions — whether the buyer is purchasing for resale, second-life deployment, or parts recovery.
Worked Examples
Recycling transaction — percentage applies:
- Agreed transaction value: £8,000 for 5 tonnes
- 7% fee: £560
- Per-tonne floor: 5 × £100 = £500
- Fee applied: £560 (percentage is higher)
- Supplier payout: £7,440
Recycling transaction — per-tonne floor applies (processing fee scenario):
In some recycling scenarios, the supplier pays the recycler a processing fee rather than receiving payment for the material. In these cases, the platform fee is calculated on the gross amount (the processing fee), and the net balance is what the supplier owes.
- Agreed transaction value: £400 for 5 tonnes
- 7% fee: £28
- Per-tonne floor: 5 × £100 = £500
- Fee applied: £500 (per-tonne is higher)
- Net balance: −£100 (supplier pays £100 after the platform fee is deducted from the processing fee)
This scenario does not apply to resale or second-life transactions, where the supplier receives a payout. It only occurs when a recycling transaction involves a net processing cost to the supplier.
Enterprise supplier recycling transaction:
- Agreed transaction value: £8,000 for 5 tonnes
- 20% enterprise recycling fee: £1,600
- Per-tonne floor: 5 × £100 = £500
- Fee applied: £1,600 (enterprise percentage is higher)
- Supplier payout: £6,400
Reuse / purchase transaction:
- Agreed transaction price: £12,000
- 10% fee: £1,200
- Supplier payout: £10,800
The applicable fee and net amount are always confirmed in your transaction workspace before you sign.
When Fees Apply
Fees are charged only on completed transactions. They do not apply to:
- Offers that are declined, countered but not accepted, or expired
- Recycling enquiries that do not result in a transaction
- Transactions that are cancelled before completion
You pay nothing unless a transaction closes.
Fee Transparency in the Transaction Workspace
Every transaction workspace shows a financial summary:
- Agreed transaction amount
- Applicable fee (rate and amount)
- Net amount to be received or paid
This summary is visible before and after signing, and is captured in the signed agreement. If the figures shown do not match your expectations, contact the support team before signing — once the agreement is executed, the transaction proceeds on the confirmed terms.
Questions About Fees
If you are unsure which fee rate applies to your transaction, or if the fee shown does not look right, contact the support team before agreeing terms.