How are fees calculated on eBay?
eBay charges two main types of fees: insertion fees and final value fees. Insertion fees apply when you list more than 250 items per month ($0.35 per listing). Final value fees are charged when your item sells and are calculated as a percentage of the total sale amount (including shipping), plus a per-order fee of $0.30 for orders $10 or less, and $0.40 for orders over $10.
What percentage does eBay take?
eBay's final value fee ranges from 2.35% to 15.3% depending on the product category. For example, Clothing & Accessories is 15.3%, most general categories are around 13.25%, and heavy equipment can be as low as 2.35%. Store subscribers and Top Rated Plus sellers may receive discounted rates.
How does eBay calculate the final value fee?
The final value fee is calculated on the total amount the buyer pays, including the item price and any shipping charges. eBay applies the category rate to this combined total, then adds a fixed per-order fee ($0.30 for orders $10 or under, $0.40 for orders over $10).
What are eBay's payment processing fees?
eBay Managed Payments charges a payment processing fee of approximately 2.7% plus $0.25 per order for most sellers. This fee covers the cost of processing credit cards, PayPal, and other payment methods through eBay's managed payments system.
What are international fees on eBay?
International fees apply when the country associated with your registered eBay account differs from the country where you are selling. eBay charges an additional fee of approximately 1.65% on the total sale amount in these cases.
When will I be charged selling fees on eBay?
eBay charges final value fees as soon as a sale is completed. These fees are deducted from your payout if you use Managed Payments, or billed to your account monthly. Insertion fees for listings beyond your free allocation are also billed monthly.
What are eBay Promoted Listings and how much do they cost?
Promoted Listings are a paid advertising feature that boosts the visibility of your listings in eBay search results. You set an ad rate (a percentage of the sale price) and only pay that fee when a buyer clicks your promoted listing and purchases within 30 days. Ad rates are competitive and set by you, typically ranging from 2% to 10% or more.
Does an eBay Store subscription reduce my fees?
Yes. eBay Store subscribers benefit from reduced final value fees across most categories, more free monthly listings, and access to additional selling tools. Plans range from Starter to Enterprise, with higher-tier plans offering steeper fee discounts and more free listings. The savings can be significant if you sell frequently.