Free eBay fee calculator UK for business and private sellers, VAT, and postage costs. Calculate your 2026 UK eBay fees and net profit in seconds.
Estimated Fee & Profit Breakdown
| Estimated Net Profit | £0.00 |
The fee estimate uses the sale amount entered, including buyer-paid postage. It does not include applicable sales taxes that you have not entered.
How To Use eBay Fee Calculator?
Do you know how much money you actually keep after an eBay sale? Guessing your selling costs can wipe out your profit fast! Our eBay fee calculator at the top of this page shows your exact take-home pay before you list an item. It works out UK category rates, fixed order charges, regulatory fees, $20%$ VAT, and postage costs as you type.
Follow these six simple steps to check your profit in the calculator above:
- Pick your account type: Choose Business Seller or Private Seller in the first box.
- Select your category: Pick your exact eBay.co.uk product category from the list of 24 options.
- Enter your sale numbers: Type your item sale price, the postage you charge the buyer, and how many items are in the order.
- Add your costs: Enter what you paid for the item and your real postage and packaging cost.
- Check tax and extras: Pick your $20%$ UK VAT setting, seller rating, buyer location, and ad rate if you promote your listing.
- Read your results: Look at the blue dashboard at the top of the tool to see your net profit, total eBay fees, profit margin, and break-even price right away!
Why should you test your numbers before every listing? eBay takes its percentage from the total amount the buyer pays, and that includes postage. If you forget to count postage fees or VAT, you could lose money on a sale. Scroll up and test different prices in the tool until you find a profit margin you love!
How Much Are eBay Fees in the UK?
eBay UK fees depend on your seller account and product category. Business sellers pay a final value fee, a fixed order fee, and a regulatory operating fee. Private sellers based in the UK can sell eligible standard items without paying these seller transaction fees.
eBay Business Seller Fees
Business sellers pay three main transaction fees when an item sells.
1. Final Value Fee
The final value fee is a percentage of the total sale amount. The percentage depends on the product category.
The total amount includes the item price and postage charged to the buyer. Applicable taxes are also included in eBay’s official fee calculation.
2. Fixed Per-Order Fee
From 12 February 2026, eBay UK charges the following fixed fees:
| Total order amount | Fixed order fee |
|---|---|
| £10 or less | £0.30 |
| More than £10 | £0.40 |
The order fee is charged once per order, not once per item. For example, when a buyer purchases three items in one checkout using the same shipment method, eBay charges one fixed order fee.
Some eligible categories receive a reduced 10p fee on orders of £10 or less.
3. Regulatory Operating Fee
eBay charges business sellers a 0.35% regulatory operating fee.
It is calculated on the total amount of the sale, including the item price, postage, and applicable taxes.
You can check these charges in eBay’s official UK business seller fee guide.
eBay UK Category Fees for 2026
The following table covers all 50 category and subcategory options available in our eBay fee calculator.
The rates below are business seller final value fees. For tiered categories, the lower rate applies only to the portion above the stated price limit. Trainers use a different rule, explained below.
General and Fashion Categories
| eBay category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Everything Else | 12.9% |
| Memorials & Funerals | 11.9% |
| Clothes, Shoes & Accessories | 11.9% |
| Men’s and Women’s Trainers | 11.9%; 7% on the full sale when the item price is £100 or more |
| Women’s Bags & Handbags | 12.9% up to £800; 7% above £800 |
| Jewellery | 14.9% up to £1,000; 4% above £1,000 |
| Watches, Parts & Accessories | 12.9% up to £750; 3% above £750 |
| Antiques | 10.9% |
| Art | 10.9% |
| Collectables | 10.9% |
Important Trainers rule: When an individual pair sells for £100 or more, the 7% rate applies to the full sale amount. It does not apply only to the amount above £100. The £100 threshold excludes postage, taxes, and other additional charges.
Technology and Media Categories
| eBay category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phones & Communication (General) | 9.9% |
| Mobile & Smart Phones | 6.9% up to £1,000; 3% above £1,000 |
| Computers, Tablets & Networking (General) | 9.9% |
| Selected Computer Subcategories | 6.9% up to £1,000; 3% above £1,000 |
| Cameras & Photography (General) | 9.9% |
| Selected Camera Subcategories | 6.9% up to £1,000; 3% above £1,000 |
| Sound & Vision (General) | 9.9% |
| Selected Sound & Vision Subcategories | 6.9% up to £1,000; 3% above £1,000 |
| Video Games & Consoles (General) | 9.9% |
| Video Game Consoles | 6.9% up to £400; 2% above £400 |
| Books, Comics & Magazines | 9.9% |
| Films & TV | 9.9% |
| Music | 9.9% |
The reduced computer rate applies to selected desktops, storage drives, servers, tablets, laptops, and printers.
The reduced camera rate applies to camcorders, digital cameras, film photography, and lenses and filters.
The reduced Sound & Vision rate applies to DVD and Blu-ray products, headphones, home audio equipment, and televisions.
These lower rates do not apply to every product in their main categories.
Home, Furniture and DIY Categories
| eBay category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Home, Furniture & DIY (General) | 11.9% up to £500; 7.9% above £500 |
| Appliances & DIY Tools | 6.9% up to £400; 3% above £400 |
| Power Strips & Surge Protectors | 9.9% up to £250; 7.9% above £250 |
| Furniture, Bath & Plumbing | 10.9% up to £500; 7.9% from £500 to £1,000; 3% above £1,000 |
| Tents | 10.9% up to £250; 7.9% above £250 |
Tents are a special subcategory of Toys & Games in eBay’s official fee schedule.
Vehicles, Business and Specialist Categories
| eBay category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Parts & Accessories (General) | 9.5% up to £750; 3% above £750 |
| Tyres, GPS & Sat Nav, and Power Tools | 6.9% up to £750; 3% above £750 |
| Business, Office & Industrial | 12.5% |
| Holidays & Travel | 7.9% up to £650; 3% above £650 |
| Musical Instruments & DJ Equipment | 10.9% |
| Coins | 10.9% up to £450; 3% above £450 |
| Stamps | 10.9% |
| Baby | 10.9% |
| Dolls & Bears | 10.9% |
| Garden & Patio | 10.9% |
| Health & Beauty (General) | 10.9% |
| Hair Extensions & Wigs | 11.9% |
| Electronic Smoking Parts & Accessories | 12.9% |
| Sporting Goods | 10.9% |
| Sports Memorabilia | 10.9% |
| Toys & Games | 10.9% |
| Pet Supplies | 12.9% |
| Pottery, Ceramics & Glass | 10.9% |
| Crafts | 12.9% |
| Event Tickets | 12.9% |
| Wholesale & Job Lots | 12.9% |
| Eligible NFT Subcategories | 5% |
The 5% NFT rate applies only to named subcategories, including Art NFTs, Emerging NFTs, Film NFTs, Music NFTs, Sport Trading Card NFTs, Non-Sport Trading Card NFTs, and CCG NFTs. It does not apply to every digital or collectible item.
Note: eBay has more detailed subcategories than the 50 choices in this calculator. Select the closest matching option and check the exact category on your listing before relying on the estimate.
When Does eBay Charge the Reduced 10p Order Fee?
Some business sellers qualify for a reduced 10p fixed fee instead of 30p on orders of £10 or less.
The reduction applies to:
- Eligible Home, Furniture & DIY listings created on or after 19 April 2022.
- Selected Collectables listings created on or after 1 February 2022.
For Collectables, you must select the eligibility checkbox in the calculator. Not every Collectables subcategory qualifies.
Orders above £10 have a £0.40 fixed fee.
How Much Do Private Sellers Pay on eBay UK?
UK-based private sellers can sell eligible standard items without paying the usual final value fee or regulatory operating fee.
They also receive 300 free listings per month. However, some charges can still apply.
| Private seller charge | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard final value fee | £0 |
| Regulatory operating fee | £0 |
| Fixed business order fee | £0 |
| Free monthly listing allowance | 300 listings |
| Extra listing after free allowance | £0.35 |
| International fee | 3% |
| Optional listing upgrades | Varies |
The free-selling rules exclude Cars, Motorcycles & Vehicles listings. Optional listing upgrades and overseas deliveries may also cost extra.
What Is the eBay Buyer Protection Fee?
When a buyer purchases an eligible item from a UK-based private seller, eBay adds a Buyer Protection fee to the displayed item price.
The buyer pays this fee. It is not deducted from the private seller’s proceeds.
The 2026 Buyer Protection fee structure is:
| Item price portion | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fixed amount | £0.10 |
| First £20 | 7% |
| £20 to £300 | 4% |
| £300 to £4,000 | 2% |
| Above £4,000 | No additional percentage fee |
The fixed 10p amount is charged once when multiple identical items are purchased within the same listing.
Example: Buyer Protection Fee on an £80 Item
- First £20 at 7% = £1.40
- Remaining £60 at 4% = £2.40
- Fixed fee = £0.10
Total Buyer Protection fee = £3.90
The buyer sees:
£80 + £3.90 = £83.90 for the item.
If postage costs £4.50, the total buyer payment is £88.40.
You can read the full rules on eBay’s official Buyer Protection fee page.
eBay Fee Calculator UK vs eBay Fee Calculator USA
The eBay fee calculator above is designed for UK sellers. eBay.com has a different fee structure, currency, listing allowance, and international selling policy.
Here is a comparison of the main fees in both markets.
| Fee feature | eBay UK | eBay USA |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | GBP (£) | USD ($) |
| Typical business final value fee | Depends on category, commonly 9.9% to 14.9% | 13.6% for most categories up to $7,500 |
| Higher-value sales | Category-specific rates apply | 2.35% on the portion above $7,500 in most categories |
| Books, media and similar special categories | Usually 9.9% for the listed categories | 15.3% up to $7,500, then 2.35% above |
| Fixed fee on orders up to 10 | £0.30, or £0.10 for eligible categories | $0.30 |
| Fixed fee on orders above 10 | £0.40 | $0.40 |
| Business regulatory operating fee | 0.35% | No equivalent standard fee in the US basic seller fee schedule |
| Private seller final value fee | £0 for eligible UK-based private sales | Standard category selling fees apply |
| Private seller free listings | 300 per month | 250 per month for most sellers |
| Extra listing charge | £0.35 after the free allowance | $0.35 after the free allowance |
| VAT on seller fees | 20% VAT may apply to UK fees | No standard UK-style 20% VAT; local taxes may apply |
| Buyer Protection fee | Buyer-paid fee on eligible purchases from UK private sellers | No equivalent separate fee in the standard US seller fee table |
| Business international fee | 1.05% to 2%, depending on destination | 1.65% for applicable international sales |
| Private seller international fee | 3% | Standard US selling fees and applicable international charges |
| Currency conversion charge | 2.5% for UK-registered sellers when eBay converts funds | 3% for US-registered sellers when eBay converts funds |
| Promoted Listings | Campaign-based fees | Campaign-based fees |
| Seller performance charges | Additional 4% to 7% in applicable cases | Additional 5% to 7% in applicable cases |
The UK currency conversion charge is scheduled to increase from 2.5% to 2.75% on 1 December 2026. These currency conversion charges are not included in the calculator.
How Do eBay USA Final Value Fees Work?
For most US categories, eBay charges:
- 13.6% on the total sale amount up to $7,500.
- 2.35% on the portion above $7,500.
- $0.30 for orders of $10 or less.
- $0.40 for orders above $10.
Some categories have different rates. For example, Books and Magazines, Movies & TV, and most Music listings have a 15.3% fee up to $7,500. Selected Coins & Paper Money categories have a 13.25% rate.
Guitars & Basses and eligible athletic shoes also have special fee rules.
The US final value fee includes the item price, shipping charged to the buyer, and applicable sales tax.
Check eBay’s official US selling fee table for the full category rules.
How Much Are eBay Fees on $1,000 in the USA?
For a seller using a standard category with a 13.6% fee:
- Sale amount = $1,000
- Final value fee = $1,000 × 13.6% = $136
- Fixed order fee = $0.40
Total estimated eBay fees = $136.40
This example excludes shipping, sales tax, advertising, and insertion fees.
How Much Are eBay Fees on $500 in the USA?
For the same standard category:
- Sale amount = $500
- Final value fee = $500 × 13.6% = $68
- Fixed order fee = $0.40
Total estimated eBay fees = $68.40
The actual fee can be higher or lower when a different product category or additional charge applies.
Formula (Used in the Calculator)
The eBay fee calculator uses several formulas to estimate your selling costs and profit. Each calculation changes when you enter a different product price, quantity, or account setting.
1. Total Buyer Payment
The total sale amount includes the item price multiplied by the quantity and the postage charged to the buyer.
Formula:
Total Sale = (Item Selling Price × Quantity) + Postage Charged to Buyer
Example:
£45 × 1 + £3.95 = £48.95
The calculator uses this amount as the starting point for the business seller fee calculations.
2. Business Seller Final Value Fee
The final value fee depends on the selected product category.
For a flat-rate category:
Final Value Fee = Total Sale × Category Rate
For tiered categories, the calculator applies each rate to the relevant portion of the sale amount.
For example, a category with a 6.9% rate up to £1,000 and a 3% rate above £1,000 uses:
- 6.9% on the first £1,000.
- 3% on the amount above £1,000.
Trainers have a separate rule. When the item price is £100 or more, the 7% rate applies to the full sale amount.
For orders with multiple identical items, the calculator shares the buyer-paid postage across the quantity when estimating the per-item fee thresholds.
3. Total Business Seller Fees Before VAT
Formula:
Total Fees Before VAT = Final Value Fee + Per-Order Fee + Regulatory Operating Fee + International Fee + Performance Surcharges + Promoted Listings Fee
Not every charge applies to every sale.
The 10% Top-Rated Premium Service discount is applied to the variable final value fee only. It does not reduce the fixed order fee.
4. UK VAT on eBay Fees
When you select Include 20% VAT in Fee Cost, the calculator uses:
VAT on Fees = Total Fees Before VAT × 20%
If you select Exclude Fully Recoverable VAT, the calculator does not add this amount to your profit costs.
Only exclude VAT when it is fully recoverable for your business.
5. Private Seller Buyer Protection Fee
The calculator estimates the Buyer Protection fee separately from the seller’s earnings.
Formula:
Buyer Protection Fee = (Tiered Percentage Fee Per Item × Quantity) + £0.10 Fixed Fee
The percentage rates are:
- 7% on the first £20.
- 4% on the next £280.
- 2% on the next £3,700.
The fixed 10p amount is charged once for multiple identical items purchased within the same listing.
The Buyer Protection fee is paid by the buyer, so it is not deducted from the private seller’s estimated profit.
6. Estimated Net Profit
Net profit shows how much money you keep after your selling fees and product costs.
Formula:
Net Profit = Total Sale − Total eBay Seller Fees − Total Item Cost − Actual Postage Cost
Where:
Total Item Cost = Item Cost Per Unit × Quantity
7. Profit Margin
Profit margin tells you what percentage of the total sale amount remains as profit.
Formula:
Profit Margin = (Net Profit ÷ Total Sale) × 100
8. Return on Investment (ROI)
ROI compares your profit with the money spent on stock and actual postage.
Formula:
ROI = (Net Profit ÷ Total Stock and Postage Cost) × 100
9. Break-Even Selling Price
The break-even price is the item price at which your estimated profit becomes zero.
The calculator finds this price by repeatedly testing different selling prices against the same fees and costs.
It includes the selected category fee, order fee, regulatory fee, international charge, VAT setting, performance adjustments, and advertising rate where applicable.
Example Use Cases
The following examples show how the eBay fee calculator works with different seller account types.
Example 1: UK Business Seller
Suppose you sell an item in the Everything Else category for £45. You charge the buyer £3.95 for postage.
Your item costs £18, and your actual postage and packaging cost is £3.45.
Here are the calculator settings:
| Input | Amount |
|---|---|
| Seller account | Business |
| Product category | Everything Else |
| Item selling price | £45.00 |
| Postage charged | £3.95 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Item cost | £18.00 |
| Actual postage cost | £3.45 |
| Final value fee | 12.9% |
| VAT setting | Include 20% |
| Buyer location | United Kingdom |
| Promoted Listings rate | 0% |
| Seller performance surcharge | None |
Step 1: Calculate the total sale amount
£45.00 + £3.95 = £48.95
Step 2: Calculate the final value fee
£48.95 × 12.9% = £6.31
Step 3: Add the fixed order fee
The total order is above £10, so the fixed fee is £0.40.
Step 4: Calculate the regulatory operating fee
£48.95 × 0.35% = £0.17
Step 5: Calculate VAT
(£6.31 + £0.40 + £0.17) × 20% = £1.38
Step 6: Calculate total eBay fees
£6.31 + £0.40 + £0.17 + £1.38 = £8.26
Step 7: Calculate net profit
£48.95 − £8.26 − £18.00 − £3.45 = £19.24
The final results are:
| Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total buyer payment to seller | £48.95 |
| Final value fee | £6.31 |
| Fixed order fee | £0.40 |
| Regulatory operating fee | £0.17 |
| VAT on eBay fees | £1.38 |
| Total eBay fees | £8.26 |
| Stock and postage costs | £21.45 |
| Estimated net profit | £19.24 |
| Profit margin | 39.3% |
| ROI | 89.7% |
| Break-even item selling price | £22.13 |
| Break-even order payment | £26.08 |
Your estimated profit is £19.24 after the fees and costs entered above.
Example 2: UK Private Seller Selling Trainers
Suppose you use a UK private seller account to sell a pair of trainers for £80.
You charge £4.50 for postage. Your original item cost is £30, and your actual postage cost is £4.50.
Your calculator inputs are:
| Input | Amount |
|---|---|
| Seller account | Private |
| Item selling price | £80.00 |
| Postage charged | £4.50 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Item cost | £30.00 |
| Actual postage cost | £4.50 |
| Buyer location | United Kingdom |
Step 1: Calculate the Buyer Protection fee
- First £20 × 7% = £1.40
- Remaining £60 × 4% = £2.40
- Fixed amount = £0.10
Total Buyer Protection fee = £3.90
Step 2: Calculate the buyer-facing item price
£80.00 + £3.90 = £83.90
Step 3: Add postage
£83.90 + £4.50 = £88.40
Step 4: Calculate the seller’s profit
The private seller does not pay the standard business final value fee, order fee, or regulatory fee on this eligible UK sale.
£80.00 + £4.50 − £30.00 − £4.50 = £50.00
The final results are:
| Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item selling price | £80.00 |
| Buyer Protection fee | £3.90 |
| Buyer-facing item price | £83.90 |
| Postage charged | £4.50 |
| Total buyer payment | £88.40 |
| Seller transaction fees | £0.00 |
| Stock and postage costs | £34.50 |
| Estimated net profit | £50.00 |
The buyer pays the Buyer Protection fee. It does not reduce the seller’s £50 estimated profit.
FAQ: eBay Fee Calculator UK
Does eBay charge a fee to sell in the UK?
Yes, but the amount depends on your seller account.
UK-based private sellers can sell eligible standard items without paying final value fees or regulatory operating fees. They receive 300 free listings each month.
Business sellers pay category-based final value fees, a fixed order fee, and a 0.35% regulatory operating fee.
Additional charges may apply for international sales, promoted listings, optional upgrades, and other services.
How much are eBay fees on $1000?
For most eBay.com categories, the standard final value fee is 13.6% on the sale amount up to $7,500.
For a $1,000 sale:
- Final value fee: $136.00
- Fixed order fee: $0.40
Total estimated eBay fees = $136.40
This example excludes shipping, sales tax, advertising, and listing fees.
How much are eBay fees on $500?
For a $500 sale in a standard US category:
- Final value fee: $500 × 13.6% = $68.00
- Fixed order fee: $0.40
Total estimated eBay fees = $68.40
The actual amount depends on the product category and any extra charges.
Does eBay charge fees on postage?
Yes. Business seller final value fees are generally calculated on the total sale amount, including the item price and postage charged to the buyer.
The calculator includes buyer-paid postage in its fee calculation.
Is the eBay fee calculator free to use?
Yes. You can use the calculator above to estimate selling fees, postage costs, VAT, and profit without paying to use the tool.
Does the calculator include international fees?
Yes. Select the buyer’s delivery location to estimate the relevant UK international fee.
For UK business sellers, the calculator supports Eurozone and Northern Europe, the USA and Canada, and all other countries. For UK private sellers, it uses the 3% international fee.
What costs are not included in the eBay fee calculator?
The calculator focuses on estimated transaction fees and the costs you enter.
It does not include every possible eBay expense. These may include business listing fees, Shop subscriptions, optional listing upgrades, postage-label charges, currency conversion, refunds, and chargebacks.
Always check your eBay payment statement for your final charges.
How can I find my actual eBay selling fees?
You can view your individual selling fees and transaction details in the Payments section of eBay Seller Hub or My eBay.
You can also compare them with the estimate from the calculator above.
Official eBay Fee Resources
Use these official pages to check the latest selling rules and rates: