Work out eBay’s fees on a sale and the profit you keep, for eBay.com (US) and eBay.co.uk (UK business and private sellers).
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eBay US fees
- Final value fee: 13.6% of the total sale (item, shipping and sales tax) up to $7,500, then 2.35% for most categories. 12.7% up to $2,500 with a Basic Store or above.
- Per-order fee: $0.30 for orders of $10 or less, $0.40 above.
- International fee: 1.65% if the buyer is outside the US.
- Below Standard sellers pay an extra 6%.
eBay UK fees
| UK business seller category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories (everything else) | 12.9% |
| Clothes, shoes and accessories | 11.9% |
| Collectables, antiques, art, health and beauty | 10.9% |
| Books, comics and magazines | 9.9% |
| Jewellery and watches | 14.9% to £1,000, then 4% |
| Cameras and photography | 6.9% to £1,000, then 3% |
UK business sellers also pay £0.30 per order (£0.40 over £10), a 0.35% regulatory operating fee, and VAT on top of fees. UK private sellers pay no final value fee; buyers pay a Buyer Protection fee instead.
Worked examples
US: $50 item with $8 shipping
13.6% of $58 is $7.89, plus a $0.40 per-order fee: $8.29 in fees (14.3%). With $25 of costs, profit is $24.71.
UK business: £1,200 watch with £8 postage
14.9% of the first £1,000 (£149) plus 4% of £208 (£8.32), £0.40 per order, £4.23 regulatory fee and 20% VAT: about £194 in fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does eBay take from a sale?
In the US, usually 13.6% of the total plus $0.30 or $0.40 per order. UK business sellers pay 9.9% to 14.9% depending on category, plus fees and VAT.
Are UK private sellers charged fees?
No final value fee or regulatory fee for UK private sellers. You may pay for extra listings beyond your allowance and optional upgrades.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. Final value fees are based on the total amount the buyer pays, including shipping.
Is VAT added to UK fees?
Yes, for UK business sellers the fees are shown without VAT, and 20% VAT is added.
Sources
- eBay UK: Fees for business sellers
- eBay UK: Fees for private sellers
- Taxomate: eBay seller fees 2026 (US)
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