eBay Fee Calculator — United Kingdom
eBay's standard UK seller fees: 12.8% final value fee + £0.30 per order. Slightly lower percentage than the US. Insertion fees are £0 for the first 1,000 listings/month.
Country: United Kingdom
Effective rate: 12.86%
eBay fees at a glance
| Percentage fee | 12.8% |
|---|---|
| Fixed fee | £0.30 |
| Total fee on a £500 transaction | £64.30 |
| You receive | £435.70 |
Worked example
On a £500 sale, eBay charges £64.30 in fees, and you receive £435.70.
How this fee is calculated
eBay charges a final value fee on the total amount of the sale (including shipping). Insertion fees are $0 for the first 250 listings/month.
What affects this fee
- Final value fee rates vary by category — some categories are 15%, others lower
- Insertion fees are $0 for the first 250 listings/month, then $0.35 each
- Promoted Listings ads add an optional cost on top of the standard fees
How eBay compares in United Kingdom
On the same £500 transaction:
Frequently asked questions
What is the eBay final value fee for a UK seller?
For most UK categories, eBay charges a final value fee of 12.8% of the total sale (including shipping) plus a fixed £0.3 per order. Some categories carry different rates.
Are there free listings on eBay in UK?
Yes. In the US, the first 250 listings per month have $0 insertion fees (limits vary by country), after which a modest listing fee applies. Final value fees always apply to sales.
How much does eBay take from a $100 sale?
On a $100 UK sale, eBay's final value fee is 12.8% plus £0.3 — about $86.90 — so you keep around $86.90 before other costs.
Does eBay refund its fee when a sale is returned in UK?
eBay refunds the final value fee when you issue a full refund to the buyer, minus a small percentage that covers payment processing costs.
Are there eBay fees for international orders in UK?
eBay's final value fee is the same for domestic and international orders. International shipping via eBay's global programs also carries separate charges, and currency conversion adds a small margin.
What other eBay fees should I budget for?
Beyond the final value fee, consider optional Promoted Listings ad fees and category-specific final value fees, which can be higher or lower than the standard rate shown here.
Is this eBay UK fee calculator official?
No. It's an independent tool from Fee Calculator Hub referencing eBay's official selling-fees page.
Rates verified September 1, 2026 against eBay's official pricing page. Fee structures change periodically — always confirm current rates before making pricing decisions.