eBay Fees in 2026
Every eBay seller fee for the US and UK in one table, linked to eBay's official pages, with a change log and a quick calculator. For the full tool use the eBay fee calculator.
Fee table
| Platform | Fee | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay US | Insertion fee after 250 free listings/month | $0.35 | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay US | Per-order fee ($0.30 if order ≤ $10, else $0.40) | $0.30 / $0.40 | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay US | Final value fee is charged on total amount of sale: item + shipping + handling + sales tax | — | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay US | International fee 1.65% (international buyer, not using eBay International Shipping) Applies to US-registered sellers; waived with eBay International Shipping; can be charged when the buyer's delivery or registered address is outside the US. eBay doesn't say whether shipping or tax count toward the total; we apply it to the same total as the final value fee (item + shipping + sales tax). | 1.65% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay US | Seller currency conversion charge, cross-site sales only (3% → 3.25% from 14 Oct 2026) | 3% | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| eBay US | Final value fee by category: Most categories; Books & Magazines, Movies & TV, Music (exc. vinyl); Coins & Paper Money (exc. bullion); Trading cards, comics, CCGs; Women's Bags & Handbags; Jewelry (exc. watches); Watches, Parts & Accessories; Guitars & Basses; Athletic shoes (8%, no per-order fee, if ≥ $150) | see calculator | Last verified: 2026-10-13 |
| 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 US: US-registered sellers: currency conversion charge 3% → 3.25%, only when eBay converts funds for an item listed or sold on another eBay site (e.g. selling on eBay.de). 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
Used game, $50 + $8 shipping, $4 tax, 5% promoted
| Final value fee (Most categories) | $8.43 |
| Per-order fee | $0.40 |
| Promoted Listings 5% | $3.10 |
| Total fees | $11.93 |
| Payout | $46.07 |
| Profit | $19.07 |
| Margin | 32.9% |
Paperback lot, $20 + $5 shipping
| Final value fee (Books & Magazines, Movies & TV, Music (exc. vinyl)) | $4.05 |
| Per-order fee | $0.40 |
| Promoted Listings 5% | $1.33 |
| Total fees | $5.78 |
| Payout | $19.22 |
| Profit | $10.72 |
| Margin | 42.9% |
FAQ
What is eBay's final value fee?
For most categories it's 13.6% of the total amount of the sale up to $7,500 (2.35% above), plus a per-order fee of $0.30 for orders of $10 or less and $0.40 above $10. Some categories differ, e.g. books/media 15.3%, guitars 6.7%.
Do eBay fees apply to shipping and sales tax?
Yes. eBay's total amount of the sale includes item price, shipping, handling and sales tax.
What is the per-order fee?
$0.30 on orders of $10.00 or less and $0.40 on orders over $10.00, charged per order. Athletic shoes over $150 don't pay it.
What changed for eBay fees in 2026?
UK: per-order fee over £10 rose to 40p and some category rates changed on 12 Feb 2026; UK currency conversion rises to 2.75% on 1 Dec 2026. US: currency conversion rises to 3.25% on 14 Oct 2026.