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What Fees Does eBay Charge Sellers in 2026?

eBay charges sellers a combination of fees that typically total 13–16% of the sale price. Unlike other marketplaces, eBay bundles payment processing into its final value fee — there is no separate payment fee if you use eBay Managed Payments (which is now mandatory). Here is the full breakdown:

• Final value fee — 13.6% (most categories). Applied to the total sale amount including the item price, shipping charged to the buyer, and any applicable sales tax. The rate drops to 2.35% on the portion above $7,500. Store subscribers pay a lower rate of 12.7% (threshold: $2,500).
• Per-order fee — $0.30 or $0.40. eBay charges $0.30 per order for sales of $10 or less, and $0.40 for sales over $10. This applies to every transaction regardless of category.
• International fee — 1.65%. Applied when you sell to a buyer in a different country. This covers currency conversion and cross-border processing.
• Insertion fee — $0.35 per listing. You get 250 free listings per month (more with a Store subscription). Beyond that, each additional listing costs $0.35 whether or not the item sells.
• Promoted Listings — varies. If you use eBay's advertising, you set your own ad rate (typically 2–20%). You only pay when the promoted listing results in a sale.

eBay Final Value Fee Rates by Category

Rates shown are for the current eBay fee schedule as of 2026. Category rates may change — always check eBay Seller Center for the latest.

How Much Does eBay Take From a $100 Sale?

For a $100 item with free shipping sold by an individual seller in the "most categories" bracket: final value fee $13.60 + per-order fee $0.40 = $14.00 in eBay fees. That is 14% of the sale price. If you have a Basic Store subscription, the final value fee drops to $12.70, bringing total fees to $13.10 (13.1%). Add promoted listings at 5% and the total jumps to about $18–$19 (18–19%).

How to Reduce Your eBay Fees

• Open an eBay Store. Even a Basic Store ($7.95/month) reduces the final value fee from 13.6% to 12.7% and gives you 1,000 free listings. If you sell more than 10 items per month, a Store subscription pays for itself.
• Choose the right category. Some categories have lower fees. Musical instruments (6.7%) and heavy equipment (3%) are significantly cheaper than books and music (15.3%). Make sure your listing is in the correct category.
• Use promoted listings wisely. Start with a low ad rate (2–3%) and increase only if your items are not getting visibility. The promoted listing fee applies on top of all other fees.
• Sell higher-priced items. The $0.40 per-order fee has less impact on a $200 item than a $10 item. The tiered final value fee also drops substantially above $7,500.

eBay Fees vs Other Marketplaces

eBay's 13.6% all-in fee is competitive. Etsy charges roughly 20–25% when you add up listing fees, transaction fees, processing fees, and potential offsite ads. Lazada charges 1–6% commission depending on category. TikTok Shop charges 5–9% referral fees. Amazon charges 8–15% referral fees plus a $0.99 per-item fee (or $39.99/month Professional plan). eBay's advantage is that payment processing is included — there is no separate Stripe or PayPal charge on top.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does eBay charge fees on shipping?

Yes. eBay's final value fee applies to the total sale amount, which includes the shipping charge paid by the buyer. If you sell an item for $50 and charge $10 shipping, the final value fee is calculated on $60. Offering free shipping does not reduce your fees — the fee is still calculated on the total amount the buyer pays.

How many free listings do I get on eBay?

Individual sellers get 250 zero-insertion-fee listings per month across all categories. If you have an eBay Store, you get more: Basic (1,000), Premium (10,000), Anchor (25,000), or Enterprise (100,000). Unused free listings do not roll over to the next month.

What is the eBay international fee?

eBay charges an additional 1.65% international fee when a buyer and seller are in different countries. This covers currency conversion and cross-border payment processing. The fee applies to the total sale amount including shipping.

Are eBay fees lower with a Store subscription?

Yes. Store subscribers pay a lower final value fee — 12.7% instead of 13.6% for most categories. They also get more free insertion-fee listings. Even the cheapest Starter plan ($4.95/month) provides 250 fixed-price listings and a reduced final value fee. For most regular sellers, a Basic Store ($7.95/month) is the sweet spot.