eBay Fee Calculator UK (2026)
Switch between private and business seller. UK-based private sellers pay no final value fee on UK sales; business sellers pay category FVF, per-order fee, 0.35% regulatory fee and 20% VAT on fees.
Heads up: eBay UK's seller currency conversion charge rises from 2.5% to 2.75% on 1 December 2026 (applies when eBay converts funds for sales on other eBay sites).
Also: eBay Fee Calculator (US, 2026)
Fee table
| Platform | Fee | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay UK | Private sellers (UK-based): no final value fee or regulatory fee on UK sales; 300 free listings/month then 35p | 0% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay UK | International fee 3% (private sellers only) when delivering outside the UK (fees incl. VAT) | 3% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay UK | Business per-order fee (30p ≤ £10, 40p above; ex VAT) | £0.30 / £0.40 | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay UK | Business regulatory operating fee 0.35% of total sale (ex VAT) | 0.35% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay UK | Business international fee 1.05%–2.0% by destination (1.05% Eurozone/N. Europe, 1.8% US & Canada, 2.0% other); private sellers pay 3% instead | 1.05% / 1.8% / 2% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay UK | Business fees are shown exclusive of VAT; 20% VAT is added | 20% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay UK | Seller currency conversion charge, private & business, cross-site sales only (2.5% → 2.75% from 1 Dec 2026) | 2.5% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay UK | Final value fee by category: Everything Else / Crafts / Pet Supplies / Wholesale (12.9%); Clothes, Shoes & Accessories (11.9%); Antiques, Art, Collectables, Toys, Sporting Goods, Baby (10.9%); Books, Music, Films, Computers, Phones accessories (9.9%); Business, Office & Industrial (12.5%); Home, Furniture & DIY (11.9% to £500, 7.9% above); Mobile & Smart Phones, Laptops, Cameras, TVs (6.9% to £1,000, 3% above); Jewellery (14.9% to £1,000, 4% above); Watches (12.9% to £750, 3% above); Coins (10.9% to £450, 3% above); Vehicle Parts & Accessories (9.5% to £750, 3% above); Video Game Consoles (6.9% to £400, 2% above) | see calculator | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
Fee changelog
- eBay UK: UK-registered sellers (private and business): currency conversion charge 2.5% → 2.75%, only when eBay converts funds for an item listed or sold on another eBay site. source
- eBay UK: UK business per-order fee for orders over £10 rose 30p → 40p; Business & Industrial 11.9% → 12.5%; Vehicle Parts 8.9% → 9.5% to £750; threshold changes in Tyres, GPS, Power Tools. source
Worked examples
Private seller, £40 jacket + £4 postage, UK buyer
| No selling fees | £0.00 |
| Total fees | £0.00 |
| Payout | £44.00 |
| Profit | £25.50 |
| Margin | 58.0% |
Business seller, £40 jacket (Clothes 11.9%)
| Final value fee (Clothes, Shoes & Accessories (11.9%)) | £5.24 |
| Per-order fee | £0.40 |
| Regulatory operating fee 0.35% | £0.15 |
| VAT 20% on fees | £1.16 |
| Total fees | £6.95 |
| Payout | £37.05 |
| Profit | £18.55 |
| Margin | 42.2% |
Business seller, £600 phone (6.9% to £1,000)
| Final value fee (Mobile & Smart Phones, Laptops, Cameras, TVs (6.9% to £1,000, 3% above)) | £41.68 |
| Per-order fee | £0.40 |
| Regulatory operating fee 0.35% | £2.11 |
| VAT 20% on fees | £8.84 |
| Total fees | £53.03 |
| Payout | £550.97 |
| Profit | £94.97 |
| Margin | 15.7% |
FAQ
Is eBay free for private sellers in the UK?
Yes for UK-based private sellers selling to UK addresses: no final value fee and no regulatory operating fee (excluding vehicles). You get 300 free listings a month, then 35p each; optional upgrades cost extra.
What does it cost to sell abroad?
Private sellers pay a 3% international fee when the delivery address is outside the UK. The 3% applies to private sellers only. Business sellers pay 1.05% to 2.0% depending on destination: 1.05% (Eurozone/Northern Europe), 1.8% (US & Canada) or 2.0% (elsewhere).
What are business seller fees by category?
Most categories are 9.9%–12.9% of the total sale, some tiered (e.g. phones 6.9% up to £1,000 then 3%), plus a per-order fee and 0.35% regulatory operating fee, all excluding VAT.
Did the per-order fee change in February 2026?
Yes. From 12 February 2026 the business per-order fee for orders over £10 rose from 30p to 40p; orders up to £10 stay 30p.
Is VAT reclaimable on eBay fees?
Business fees are shown excluding VAT and 20% VAT is added. VAT-registered businesses can normally reclaim it on their VAT return; untick VAT in the calculator to see the net cost.
What is the currency conversion fee?
2.5% when eBay converts your funds for listings or sales on another eBay site, rising to 2.75% on 1 December 2026.