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eBay Seller Fee Calculator (UK & US)

Estimate what remains from an eBay sale using separate UK and US fee calculations, including buyer-facing UK charges and US final value fees.

For UK-based private sellers listing ordinary items on eBay.co.uk. The base seller transaction fee is currently £0. The first 300 listings each month are free; additional listings are 35p each. Optional upgrades and overseas delivery can still cost extra.

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Current UK and US guide

eBay seller fees at a glance

United Kingdom — private sellers

ChargeHow it works
Standard-item seller fee£0No final value or regulatory operating fee for ordinary items sold by UK private sellers.
Motors listing fee£14.99 / £19.99£14.99 for auction or fixed price; £19.99 for a Classified Ad in Cars, Motorcycles & Vehicles.
Motors final value fee1%Auction and fixed-price vehicle sales: minimum £25 and maximum £45. Not charged for a Classified Ad.
Monthly free listings300Further listings are currently 35p each. Optional listing upgrades can cost extra.
International seller fee3%Applied to the total sale amount when the delivery address is outside the UK.
Buyer ProtectionTieredPaid by the buyer and added to the item price they see; it is not deducted from seller proceeds.
The £0 seller fee applies to standard items, not vehicle listings.

Cars, Motorcycles & Vehicles use their own listing and final value fees. Vehicle parts, accessories, automotive tools and supplies follow the standard-item rules. Buyer Protection is paid by the buyer and shown separately.

United States — sellers without a Store

ChargeHow it works
Monthly free listings250For sellers without a Store in most categories; further listings are currently $0.35 each.
Most-category final value fee13.6%Applied up to $7,500, then 2.35% on the portion above. Category exceptions apply.
Per-order fee$0.30 / $0.40$0.30 when the order total is $10 or less; $0.40 when it is over $10.
Fee calculation totalIncludes taxThe item price, shipping collected, sales tax and certain other applicable amounts can be included.

The US percentage varies by category. The calculator’s category selector applies the current fee structure and thresholds for the main category exceptions. Choose Other only when the exact category is not shown. Vehicle fees, seller discounts and performance surcharges are outside this US calculation.

Last checked: . eBay can change its fees, allowances and eligibility rules.

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How this tool works

Estimate what remains from an eBay sale using separate UK and US fee calculations, including buyer-facing UK charges and US final value fees. Work through the labelled controls, review the result in the preview and reset the tool whenever you want to begin again.

Use the result as a guide.Check important financial, tax or contractual decisions with the relevant provider or a qualified professional.

Frequently asked questions

What is eBay Seller Fee Calculator (UK & US) useful for?

Estimate eBay seller fees and what remains from a UK or US sale. Try more than one realistic set of figures and verify important decisions with the relevant provider or adviser.

Is my information stored?

This tool works in your browser. The information you enter is not sent to us or saved in an account by this tool.

How accurate is the result?

The calculation follows the assumptions shown on the page. Rounding, provider methods and real-world charges can produce small differences.