Etsy Insider is an invite-only closed beta membership program available to select buyers in the United States. Invited shoppers have the option to purchase a seasonal or annual membership, which will allow access to special benefits.
Memberships and benefits
Etsy Insider has two types of memberships: seasonal and annual. When you sign up for Etsy Insider, you automatically have access to the benefits of your chosen plan.
Seasonal membership
Seasonal membership has a duration of 3 months, and is billed every 3 months.
With a seasonal membership, you receive:
- Savings of up to $6 in shipping costs on all US domestic orders over $15
- 5% back in Etsy credit on every purchase (excluding tax and shipping) to use toward a future order. Your accumulated rewards never expire as long as you’re a member.
- Access to member-only offers and special savings.
- Ability to double your impact with Donate the Change. Etsy will match your contribution each time you donate your change to the Uplift Fund.
Annual membership
Annual membership is billed every 12 months.
With an annual membership, you receive:
- All of the benefits of a seasonal membership
- A birthday bonus
Billing
The membership cost will be displayed and charged when you sign up for Etsy Insider.
While a member, you’ll be billed every 3 months for a seasonal membership, and each year for an annual membership. The day you’re charged for your membership depends on the calendar day you signed up. For example, if you sign up for an annual membership on the 12th of a particular month, you’ll be billed on that same calendar day each following year as long as you remain a member.
Memberships are non-refundable once paid. Read the Terms & Conditions for Etsy Insider.
How to manage your membership
You can manage your membership from your Etsy Insider member page:
- Sign in to Etsy.com from your desktop or mobile browser, or using the Etsy app
- Go to Your account.
- The Etsy Insider member page is available at the top of the dropdown menu.
Within the member page you can manage your payment method, and cancel or restore your membership. If you cancel, you’ll have access to your benefits until the end of your billing period.
Information for sellers
As a seller, you don’t need to opt into the program – invited US buyers will be able to use their benefits when purchasing from your shop after they’ve joined the program.
You also won’t need to make any changes to your workflow or your shipping settings to participate in Etsy Insider. Plus, there’s no cost to you.
Etsy is covering the cost of discounted shipping to Etsy Insider members. Here's how it works:
- Shipping savings benefit: Etsy will cover up to $6 in shipping costs on the least expensive US domestic shipping option for orders over $15 per shop. This means that many orders will still ship free, but if shipping is more expensive than what Etsy covers, the buyer will pay the difference. You’ll be paid your full shipping fee minus the transaction fee. This will also be the case if you purchase a shipping label on Etsy. You'll be able to see all or a portion of the shipping was paid by Etsy on the order email, order details page, packing slip, and in Messages. This benefit only applies to eligible listings with US domestic shipping.
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Earnings and fees: Your earnings and fees will appear the same as any other order on the ledger in your Payment account.
- Order refunds and cancellations: If you refund or cancel an order, the buyer will be refunded for the amount they paid and the shipping cost will go back to Etsy.