Southeast Asia largest shopping platform (Sea Limited), with open seller sign-up across its markets and a huge affiliate program.
Shopee is an online marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Category commission ~2-11% + ~2% transaction fee and you can withdraw via Bank transfer (local). Founded in 2015, Shopee is based in Singapore (Sea Limited) and is publicly traded (NYSE: SE (Sea)). It is available in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Brazil.
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What people actually earn on Shopee
Figures published by Shopee or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
Can I join Shopee?
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How Shopee compares
- At 4%–13%, Shopee takes a smaller cut than 23 of the 31 big marketplaces we track that charge a percentage fee (median 11.5%).
- Launched in 2015, Shopee is newer than most big marketplaces — 30 of the 37 we track were founded earlier.
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Is Shopee legit?
Shopee is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2015 (11 years)
- Headquartered in Singapore (Sea Limited)
- Publicly traded (NYSE: SE (Sea))
- Has a Wikipedia article
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Shopee charge?
Shopee fees: Category commission ~2-11% + ~2% transaction fee. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $87–$96, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Shopee?
Shopee pays out via Bank transfer (local).
Which countries is Shopee available in?
Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Brazil. Its main focus is Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
How much do people earn on Shopee?
Sea Limited reported $127.4 billion in Shopee gross merchandise value for full-year 2025, up 26.8 percent year over year. Sea's chairman said Shopee served around 20 million sellers and 400 million active buyers in 2025, per the company's FY2025 results release. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Shopee legit?
Yes, Shopee is a real, operating platform: operating since 2015 (11 years), headquartered in Singapore (Sea Limited) and publicly traded (NYSE: SE (Sea)). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Shopee alternatives?
Similar platforms include Newegg Marketplace, Walmart Marketplace, Kaufland Marketplace and Zalando Partner. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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