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Auction Fees, Payments & Charges

At WVA Whisky Auctions, we believe in keeping our fees transparent, competitive and straightforward.

Registration & Selling Fees

  • Account Registration: £5.00 one-time fee to activate your account and verify your registration.
  • Seller's Commission: 0% — Keep the full hammer price achieved for your bottles, subject to applicable fees.
  • Standard Bottle Listing Fee: £5.00 + VAT per lot, including lots containing multiple bottles.
  • Miniature Bottle Listing Fee: £2.00 + VAT per lot, including lots containing multiple miniatures.
  • Reserve Price Fee: £8.00 + VAT per lot where a reserve is requested.

Buying Fees & Payment Terms

  • Buyer's Premium: 12.5% + VAT, added to the final hammer price of each winning lot.
  • Payment Deadline: All winning lots must be paid for within 72 hours (3 days) of the auction ending.
  • Late Payment Fee: An additional 5% of the hammer price + VAT applies to payments made after the 72-hour deadline.

Accepted Payment Methods
We offer secure and convenient payment options:

  • Credit & Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard and American Express, processed securely through Sage Pay.
  • Bank Transfer: UK bank transfers are accepted. Our account details will be emailed to you when you select this option at checkout.
  • International Bank Transfers: Accepted, with any associated transfer fees payable by the buyer.

Please note: All orders must be paid in full, including any applicable fees, before bottles can be released, collected or shipped.