On this page
01. What it shows02. How to use it03. Common mistakes04. Keep a record05. Working backwards from the net06. Include costs the calculator cannot see07. Learn the pattern08. Margin check in three lines09. A typical scenario10. Common mistakes11. Quick checklist12. Frequently asked questions
Enter your price and quantity in the payout calculator to see what you will receive after the payment provider's transaction fee. Add your landed cost to check your real margin.
Key takeaways
- Use the calculator before you bid.
- The provider's fee is deducted from the amount sent.
- Margin = payout minus landed cost.
01What it shows
The amount you would receive after deductions for the order you are bidding on.
02How to use it
- Enter price and quantity.
- Read the net payout.
- Subtract landed cost.
- Decide if the margin is acceptable.
03Common mistakes
- Ignoring the fee.
- Ignoring transport.
- Rounding down costs.
04Keep a record
Note the result in your price sheet for next time.
05Working backwards from the net
Experienced suppliers often work backwards. Decide the net you need per unit to cover landed cost and margin, then use the calculator to find the price to send. This avoids the common mistake of choosing a price and discovering later that the margin is thin.
06Include costs the calculator cannot see
- Transport to the hub.
- Packaging materials.
- Your time.
- Expected returns.
- Currency or supplier price changes.
07Learn the pattern
After you have used the calculator for a few orders, you will see the fee pattern. You can then estimate the net in your head for common amounts and only use the calculator for unusual ones. Use the same method for every product so your records are comparable.
08Margin check in three lines
- Net payout minus landed cost equals profit before overheads.
- Profit divided by landed cost equals margin.
- Compare it to the floor margin for that category.
09A typical scenario
A vendor quotes KES 20,000 for an item, uses the calculator, sees the net after the provider fee and adds transport before confirming.
Illustrative example based on common cases, not a named vendor.
10Common mistakes
- Forgetting fees.
- Not saving results.
- Pricing on gut feel.
11Quick checklist
- Open the calculator.
- Subtract costs.
- Decide.
12Frequently asked questions
Is the calculator accurate?
Use it as a guide, and check your statement.
Does it include transport?
No, add your own transport cost.
Where is it?
On your vendor dashboard.
Are fees fixed?
The provider sets its fees; check the calculator.
This guide describes how supplying through Qyvea works at the time of writing. The Vendor Terms and the Sell on Qyvea page are the final word on fees, returns and payment. Examples marked illustrative are not real vendors or earnings.
