5% inc VAT on completed orders
Goods-only retailers pay a flat 5% inc VAT, inclusive of transaction, card payment and insurance fees. A £250 order costs you £12.50.
Customer pays for delivery
Delivery is charged to the customer at checkout, so postage never eats into your margin.
Reach City of London shoppers
Your shop appears for City of London searches across EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4 and neighbouring boroughs.
Protected payments
Funds are held securely and released on fulfilment, so you are never chasing a payment.
How City of London dry cleaners start selling
1
Apply as a City of London dry cleaner
Tell us what you sell, your City of London location and the postcodes you deliver to. It takes a couple of minutes.
2
Get verified
We check business ID and, where relevant, trading licences before your shop goes live.
3
List your goods
Add dry cleaning, laundry, alterations and wedding dress care with photos, stock levels and prices. There is no listing fee, however many lines you add.
4
Sell and get paid
Customers order and pay in-app, you fulfil, and 5% inc VAT is deducted from that completed order only.
Why City of London dry cleaners switch to TaapCraft
Independent shops around Cheapside, Leadenhall Market, Bishopsgate are squeezed from both sides: rising rent and marketplaces that charge listing fees, subscriptions and referral commissions on top of card fees.
TaapCraft charges one flat 5% inc VAT on completed goods orders, and that figure already covers card payment, transaction and insurance fees. On a £250 order that is £12.50 - not a monthly bill you pay whether you sell or not.
Verified shopfront, direct customer messaging and protected payments as standard.
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Selling In City of London - Common Questions
What does it cost to sell as a dry cleaner in City of London?
Goods-only retailers pay 5% inc VAT on completed orders, with the customer paying delivery. No subscriptions, no monthly fees, no listing fees.
Are there any listing or monthly fees?
No. No subscriptions, no monthly fees, no listing fees. You can list your full range and pay nothing until something sells.
Does the 5% include card and transaction fees?
Yes - 5% inc VAT is inclusive of VAT, card payment, transaction and insurance fees. There is nothing else deducted afterwards.
Which City of London areas will my shop show for?
EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4 plus the wider borough, including shoppers near Cheapside, Leadenhall Market, Bishopsgate.
What if I sell goods and offer services too?
Mixed businesses use the services & goods rates: 12.5% inc VAT up to £1,000, 8.5% from £1,001 to £5,000 and 5.5% above £5,001. Goods-only orders stay at 5%.
How long does approval take?
Most City of London shops are verified and live within 48 hours of applying.