eBay Fees Calculator UK 🇬🇧
Calculate eBay.co.uk final value fees, per order fees, the regulatory operating fee, international fees, VAT on fees and your net profit. Updated with eBay UK's current 2026 rates.
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Estimate for sellers registered in the UK selling on eBay.co.uk, based on eBay UK's official fee pages (updated 30 September 2026). Fees are calculated on the total amount of the sale, including postage and VAT. The reduced 10p per order fee applies to orders of £10 or less in Antiques, Art, Coins, Collectables, Dolls & Bears, Pottery & Glass, Sports Memorabilia, Stamps and Home, Furniture & DIY. Vehicles have separate fees.
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Our eBay UK fee calculator shows exactly what eBay.co.uk charges on every sale: the final value fee for your category, the per order fee, the 0.35% regulatory operating fee, international fees, Promoted Listings costs and 20% VAT on fees. It then subtracts your item and postage costs to show your real net profit, margin and ROI.
Since October 2024 UK private sellers pay no final value fee, while business sellers still pay category-based fees. The calculator handles both, so you can see what a sale really earns before you list it.
Features of our UK eBay fees calculator (updated October 2026)
- All 24 UK category fee groups with eBay's tiered thresholds, e.g. 6.9% on phones and laptops up to £1,000 and 3% above.
- Business and private sellers. Private sellers pay £0 final value fee; business sellers pay the same rates with or without an eBay Shop.
- Correct per order fee: 30p for orders of £10 or less, 40p above £10, and the reduced 10p in eligible collectables and Home, Furniture & DIY categories.
- Regulatory operating fee and VAT. The 0.35% regulatory fee and 20% VAT on business seller fees are added automatically (untick VAT if you reclaim it).
- International fees by buyer region: 1.05% Europe, 1.8% US & Canada, 2% elsewhere for business sellers; 3% for private sellers.
- Profit, margin, ROI and break-even price in pounds, updated as you type.
How eBay fees are calculated in United Kingdom
- Total amount of the sale. eBay adds up the item price, postage and any handling charges. UK prices already include VAT, so nothing is added on top.
- Final value fee. A category percentage is applied to that total. In tiered categories the lower rate applies only to the part of the sale above the threshold, calculated per item.
- Per order fee. Business sellers pay 30p for orders of £10 or less and 40p for orders over £10 (10p in eligible categories).
- Regulatory operating fee. 0.35% of the total sale for business sellers.
- VAT and optional fees. Business seller fees are quoted excluding VAT, so 20% VAT is added. International fees, Promoted Listings and Below Standard surcharges are added when they apply; eBay Top-rated Sellers get 10% off the final value fee on Premium Service listings.
Payment processing is included in the final value fee. There is no separate PayPal or card fee on eBay.co.uk.
2026 eBay Fees for UK Sellers
eBay UK last updated its fee pages on 30 September 2026. These are the key numbers to know before you price a product.
- Private sellers: no final value fee, no per order fee and no regulatory fee in all categories except vehicles.
- Business sellers: 5%–14.9% final value fee depending on category, plus 30p/40p per order and 0.35% regulatory operating fee, all excluding VAT.
- eBay Shop: doesn't change final value fees; it gives you more free listings and lower insertion fees.
- Fees include postage and VAT: the fee is calculated on the total the buyer pays.
- International fee: 1.05%–2% for business sellers, 3% for private sellers, when the buyer is outside the UK.
- Currency conversion charge: rises from 2.5% to 2.75% from 1 December 2026.
Table 1: Final value fees for business sellers (with or without an eBay Shop)
Rates apply to the total amount of the sale. Where a threshold is shown, the lower rate applies only to the part of the sale above it, unless marked “whole sale”.
| Category | Final value fee (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Everything Else, Crafts, Pet Supplies, Event Tickets, Wholesale & Job Lots | 12.9% |
| Clothes, Shoes & Accessories (most), Hair Extensions & Wigs | 11.9% |
| Men's & Women's Trainers | 11.9% if £100 or less; 7% if over £100 (whole sale), based on item price |
| Women's Bags & Handbags | 12.9% up to £800; 7% above £800 |
| Health & Beauty, Baby, Garden & Patio, Sporting Goods, Toys & Games, Musical Instruments & DJ Equipment | 10.9% |
| Collectables, Dolls & Bears, Pottery & Glass, Sports Memorabilia, Stamps | 10.9%Per order fee 10p on orders of £10 or less |
| Antiques, Art | 10.9%Per order fee 10p on orders of £10 or less |
| Coins | 10.9% up to £450; 3% above £450Per order fee 10p on orders of £10 or less |
| Home, Furniture & DIY (most) | 11.9% up to £500; 7.9% above £500Per order fee 10p on orders of £10 or less |
| Furniture, Bath, Plumbing & Fixtures | 10.9% up to £500; 7.9% from £500 to £1,000; 3% above £1,000Per order fee 10p on orders of £10 or less |
| Appliances, DIY Tools & Workshop Equipment | 6.9% up to £400; 3% above £400Per order fee 10p on orders of £10 or less |
| Power Strips & Surge Protectors | 9.9% up to £250; 7.9% above £250Per order fee 10p on orders of £10 or less |
| Books, Comics & Magazines, Films & TV, Music | 9.9% |
| Cameras, Computers, Phones & Communication, Sound & Vision, Video Games (most) | 9.9% |
| Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Mobile & Smart Phones, Digital Cameras, Lenses, TVs, Headphones, Home Audio, Printers, Drives | 6.9% up to £1,000; 3% above £1,000 |
| Video Game Consoles | 6.9% up to £400; 2% above £400 |
| Vehicle Parts & Accessories (most) | 9.5% up to £750; 3% above £750 |
| Tyres, GPS & Sat Nav, Vehicle Power Tools | 6.9% up to £750; 3% above £750 |
| Jewellery & Watches (except Watches) | 14.9% up to £1,000; 4% above £1,000 |
| Watches, Parts & Accessories | 12.9% up to £750; 3% above £750 |
| Business, Office & Industrial | 12.5% |
| Holidays & Travel | 7.9% up to £650; 3% above £650 |
| Tents | 10.9% up to £250; 7.9% above £250 |
| NFTs | 5% |
Plus a per order fee of 30p (orders £10 or less) or 40p (over £10) and the 0.35% regulatory operating fee. All business seller fees are excluding 20% VAT. Private sellers pay 0% in every category except vehicles.
Table 2: Other eBay UK fees
| Fee | Business sellers (excl. VAT) | Private sellers (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Per order fee | 30p (orders ≤ £10), 40p (over £10); 10p in eligible categories | £0 |
| Regulatory operating fee | 0.35% of the total sale | £0 |
| International fee — Eurozone & Northern Europe | 1.05% | 3% |
| International fee — US & Canada | 1.8% | 3% |
| International fee — other countries | 2% | 3% |
| Top-rated Seller discount | −10% off the final value fee (Premium Service listings) | — |
| Below Standard surcharge | +6 percentage points (+7 after 4+ months) | — |
| “Item not as described” surcharge | +4 percentage points (+5 after 4+ months) | — |
| Dispute fee | £14 | £16.80 |
| Currency conversion charge | 2.5% (2.75% from 1 Dec 2026) | 2.5% (2.75% from 1 Dec 2026) |
Table 3: eBay UK Shop subscriptions and listing fees
| Plan | Monthly price | Free listings per month | Insertion fee after the allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller, no Shop | — | 300 | 35p |
| Private seller Shop | £19.99 | 400 | 35p |
| Business, no Shop | — | — | 30p per listing |
| Basic Shop | £27 | 250 fixed price + 100 auction | 10p fixed price / 15p auction |
| Featured Shop | £77 | 1,500 fixed price + 600 auction | 5p fixed price / 15p auction |
| Anchor Shop | £437 | Unlimited fixed price + 1,000 auction | 15p auction |
Business Shop prices exclude VAT. Shops don't lower final value fees on eBay.co.uk.
Source: official eBay United Kingdom help pages: Fees for business sellers, Fees for private sellers.
eBay Fee Calculation Examples (United Kingdom)
Example 1: phone case, business seller. Sold for £12 with free postage in Mobile Phones & Communication accessories (9.9%).
Final value fee £1.19 + per order fee £0.40 + regulatory fee £0.04 + 20% VAT £0.33 = £1.96. You receive £10.04 before your costs.
Example 2: laptop, business seller. Sold for £1,400 including postage in Laptops & Netbooks (6.9% up to £1,000, 3% above).
6.9% × £1,000 + 3% × £400 = £81 final value fee + £0.40 per order + £4.90 regulatory fee + £17.26 VAT = £103.56.
Example 3: the same laptop sold by a private seller. Sold for £1,400 to a UK buyer.
Private sellers pay no final value fee: total eBay fees £0.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does eBay UK charge business sellers in 2026?
Business sellers pay a final value fee of 5% to 14.9% depending on the category, plus 30p per order (40p for orders over £10) and a 0.35% regulatory operating fee. All business fees exclude VAT, so 20% VAT is added on top. Many categories have a lower rate above a threshold, for example 6.9% on laptops and phones up to £1,000 and 3% above.
Do private sellers pay fees on eBay UK?
UK private sellers pay no final value fee, no per order fee and no regulatory operating fee, in every category except cars, motorcycles and vehicles. They only pay a 3% international fee on sales to buyers outside the UK, optional listing upgrades and 35p per listing after 300 free listings a month.
Does an eBay Shop lower my final value fees in the UK?
No. On eBay.co.uk business sellers pay the same final value fees with or without a Shop. A Shop subscription gives you more free listings, lower insertion fees and Shop features.
Does eBay UK charge fees on postage and VAT?
Yes. The final value fee and the regulatory operating fee are calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes the item price, postage, handling and VAT.
What is the eBay regulatory operating fee?
It is a 0.35% fee on the total amount of each sale for business sellers (0.42% with VAT). For a £15 item with £5 postage it is 7p before VAT. Private sellers don't pay it.
What is the 10p per order fee?
Business sellers pay 10p instead of 30p on orders of £10 or less in Antiques, Art, Coins, Collectables, Dolls & Bears, Pottery & Glass, Sports Memorabilia, Stamps and Home, Furniture & DIY.
How much is the eBay UK international fee?
When the buyer is outside the UK, business sellers pay 1.05% for the Eurozone and Northern Europe, 1.8% for the US and Canada and 2% for other countries, excluding VAT. Private sellers pay 3%.
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