What eBay charges sellers
- Final value fee: a percentage of the total sale (item, shipping and sales tax), 13.6% in most categories up to 7,500 USD.
- Per-order fee: 0.30 USD on orders of 10 USD or less and 0.40 USD above.
- Insertion fee: 0.35 USD per listing beyond the free allowance (250 per month as standard).
- International fee: 1.65% when the buyer is outside your country.
- Promoted Listings: an optional ad rate you choose per listing.
How it adds up
A $50.00 sale with $5.00 shipping in a standard category pays $7.88 in eBay fees (14.3% of the sale). Rates vary by category, with handbags, jewellery, trading cards, books and athletic shoes each following their own rules, so the category you pick matters.
Which calculator to use
- eBay Fee Calculator: you want every fee and the profit on one sale.
- eBay Profit Calculator: you want the monthly result, including listings above the free allowance and returns.
Frequently asked questions
How much does eBay charge to sell?
Mostly a final value fee on the total sale, plus a small per-order fee, and insertion fees for listings beyond the free allowance. In most categories the final value fee is 13.6% up to 7,500 USD.
Does eBay charge a fee on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee covers the total sale amount, including shipping and any sales tax eBay collects.
Do all categories have the same rate?
No. Categories such as handbags, jewellery, books, trading cards, guitars and athletic shoes have their own rates. The calculator has the main ones.
Are the rates for eBay UK or Germany?
No. They are for ebay.com in the United States.
Where do the rates come from?
From eBay’s selling fees page, linked on each calculator with the date they were last checked.