Commission Calculator
This tool calculates your true profit from a betting exchange market after all commission fees have been applied.
How to Use:
- Net Winnings on Market: Enter your total profit on a single market *before* any commission is deducted (e.g., £100).
- Market Base Rate (%): This is the exchange's default commission rate. For most sports markets on Betfair, this is 5%.
- Discount Rate (%): This is your personal discount (e.g., from Betfair Points). If you don't have a discount, enter `0`.
The Calculation
Commission is not just the Base Rate. It's the Base Rate *after* your discount has been applied.
Effective Rate = Base Rate * (1 - Discount Rate)
Commission Paid = Net Winnings * Effective Rate
Example: You win £100 on a 5% market with a 20% discount.
- Effective Rate = 5% * (1 - 0.20) = 4%
- Commission Paid = £100 * 4% = £4.00
- Your Net Profit = £100 - £4.00 = £96.00
Calculate your true profit after exchange commission and discount.
(e.g., 5% is common for sports)
(0% if no Betfair Points discount)
Commission Summary:
Commission Paid:
Net Profit (After Commission):
When to use this calculator
Betfair charges commission on net winnings per market (typically 5%, lower for high-volume traders). This calculator shows your true profit after commission on a winning back or lay bet.
Use it to compare whether a trade is still worth taking after fees, and to understand why small edges disappear on short-priced favourites.
Frequently asked questions
What is the default Betfair commission rate?
Is commission charged on losing bets?
Why does commission matter for trading strategies?
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