How to calculate eBay postage costs in the UK
- Weigh and measure the packed item. Pick the smallest size it fits: large letter, small parcel or medium parcel. A parcel over 2kg is priced by weight only.
- Check your seller type. Private sellers on eBay.co.uk use eBay Simple Delivery with fixed eBay prices. Business sellers choose their own couriers and postage.
- Enter the expected sale price. Simple Delivery prices go up in five bands: under £75, £75 to £100, £100 to £150, £150 to £375 and £375 to £750, because higher value items get more cover.
- Choose couriers. Allowing all couriers gives the lowest price. The calculator above shows the price for every courier preference and for Click & Collect.
eBay Simple Delivery prices by sale price
Home delivery label prices for private sellers with all couriers allowed (the cheapest preference). The buyer pays postage at checkout, and eBay creates the label for you.
| Parcel | Under £75 | £75 to £100 | £100 to £150 | £150 to £375 | £375 to £750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large letter up to 1kg | £2.70 | £3.11 | £3.93 | £5.81 | £6.84 |
| Small parcel up to 1kg | £2.94 | £3.38 | £3.93 | £5.81 | £6.84 |
| Small parcel 1 to 2kg | £3.38 | £3.89 | £4.90 | £5.81 | £8.52 |
| Medium parcel up to 1kg | £2.94 | £3.38 | £3.93 | £5.81 | £6.84 |
| Medium parcel 1 to 2kg | £3.71 | £4.27 | £4.90 | £7.00 | £8.52 |
| Parcel 2 to 10kg | £5.21 | £5.99 | £6.76 | £10.00 | £11.76 |
| Parcel 10 to 20kg | £7.19 | £8.27 | £9.67 | £14.30 | £16.82 |
How courier preferences change the price
In your Postage Preferences you can exclude Royal Mail, Evri or InPost. Each choice has its own price list. Prices for items selling under £75:
| Parcel | All couriers / Royal Mail + Evri | Evri only / Evri + InPost | Royal Mail only / Royal Mail + InPost | InPost only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large letter up to 1kg | £2.70 | £2.94 | £2.72 | £3.40 |
| Small parcel up to 1kg | £2.94 | £2.96 | £3.38 | £3.40 |
| Small parcel 1 to 2kg | £3.38 | £4.06 | £3.38 | £3.98 |
| Medium parcel up to 1kg | £2.94 | £2.96 | £5.15 | £3.40 |
| Medium parcel 1 to 2kg | £3.71 | £4.06 | £5.15 | £3.98 |
| Parcel 2 to 10kg | £5.21 | £5.64 | £6.65 | £6.62 |
| Parcel 10 to 20kg | £7.19 | n/a | £10.80 | n/a |
Click & Collect postage prices
With Click & Collect the buyer picks the parcel up from a shop, locker or Post Office. These prices do not depend on the sale price and are often lower than home delivery: £2.26 for a small parcel with Evri or InPost versus £2.94 to the door.
| Parcel | Evri or InPost | Royal Mail (Post Office) |
|---|---|---|
| Large letter up to 1kg | n/a | £2.62 |
| Small parcel up to 2kg | £2.26 | £2.62 |
| Medium parcel up to 1kg | £2.26 | £4.60 |
| Medium parcel 1 to 2kg | £2.46 | £4.98 |
| Parcel 2 to 10kg | £3.42 | £6.10 |
| Parcel 10 to 20kg | n/a | £9.92 |
eBay parcel sizes and weight limits
eBay uses Royal Mail style sizes. A parcel too heavy for its size is priced as the next size up.
| Size | Maximum dimensions | Weight in Simple Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Large letter | 35.3 × 25 × 2.5 cm | up to 1kg |
| Small parcel | 45 × 35 × 16 cm | up to 2kg |
| Medium parcel | 61 × 46 × 46 cm | up to 2kg, then 2 to 10kg and 10 to 20kg |
| Heavy parcel | large items | 20 to 30kg, collected by DHL, price shown when you list |
Postage for business sellers: Royal Mail prices
Business sellers are not in Simple Delivery. They set postage in each listing or business policy and buy labels from eBay Delivery, Royal Mail Click & Drop or another courier. Royal Mail prices from 5 October 2026, online vs at the Post Office:
| Service | Small parcel 2kg, online | Small parcel 2kg, Post Office | Medium parcel 2kg, online | Medium parcel 10kg, online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail 2nd Class | £4.40 | £4.60 | £7.00 | £9.00 |
| Royal Mail 1st Class | £5.70 | £5.90 | £8.20 | £10.40 |
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 | £3.75 | £4.70 | £5.70 | £7.55 |
| Royal Mail Tracked 24 | £4.80 | £6.05 | £6.75 | £8.80 |
How to combine postage on eBay
When a buyer buys several items from you, one parcel is cheaper than several. With Simple Delivery eBay combines eligible items into one label automatically when the buyer pays for them together. Business sellers turn on combined postage in Account settings → Postage preferences → Combined postage discounts and set how much to take off for each extra item. Use the calculator with the total weight and size of the combined parcel.
eBay postage options: who pays and how
- Simple Delivery (private sellers): the buyer pays the eBay price at checkout, you drop off or book a collection with the label eBay sends.
- Free postage: add the label cost to your item price. On eBay.co.uk private sellers pay no final value fee on most items, so the postage you charge is not reduced by eBay fees.
- Flat or calculated postage (business sellers): charge one price or let eBay work it out from the buyer's postcode. Business sellers pay final value fees on the total including postage: check with our eBay fee calculator UK.
The cheapest way to post on eBay UK
- Allow all couriers in Simple Delivery: a small parcel costs £2.94 instead of £3.38 with Royal Mail only.
- Offer Click & Collect: from £2.26 for a small parcel.
- Use the smallest size that fits: a slim item as a large letter is £2.70.
- For business sellers, buy labels online: Royal Mail Tracked 48 is £3.75 online and £4.70 at the Post Office for a small parcel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to post on eBay UK?
With eBay Simple Delivery a small parcel up to 1kg selling for under £75 costs £2.94, a large letter £2.70 and a 2 to 10kg parcel £5.21, with all couriers allowed. Higher sale prices and fewer couriers cost more.
What is eBay Simple Delivery?
eBay Simple Delivery is the postage service for private sellers on eBay.co.uk. You enter the parcel size and weight, the buyer pays a fixed eBay price at checkout, and eBay gives you a prepaid label for Royal Mail, Evri, InPost or DHL.
Who pays postage with Simple Delivery?
The buyer pays the Simple Delivery price at checkout, and eBay uses it to pay for the label. You can also choose to offer free postage and pay the label yourself.
Why does the postage price depend on the sale price?
Simple Delivery includes cover for loss and damage up to the item value, so eBay charges more for items selling for £75 and over, in five bands up to £750.
Is Click & Collect cheaper on eBay?
Usually yes. A small parcel by Evri or InPost Click & Collect costs £2.26, versus £2.94 for home delivery under £75, and the Click & Collect price does not rise with the sale price.
How do I combine postage on eBay UK?
Simple Delivery combines items paid together into one label automatically. Business sellers set combined postage discounts in Account settings, under Postage preferences.
Do business sellers use Simple Delivery?
No. Business sellers set their own postage and buy labels from eBay Delivery, Royal Mail or other couriers. Royal Mail Tracked 48 for a small parcel up to 2kg costs £3.75 online.
What is the biggest parcel I can send with Simple Delivery?
Up to 20kg with Simple Delivery prices. Items from 20 to 30kg can be collected by DHL at a price eBay shows when you list.
How current are these prices?
Simple Delivery prices were checked on the eBay UK Seller Centre on 9 November 2026. Royal Mail prices are effective from 5 October 2026. eBay shows the final price when you list and when you print the label.
Sources: eBay UK: Simple Delivery, eBay UK help: Simple Delivery prices, Royal Mail UK prices. Prices checked: November 2026.