eBay Fee Calculator 2026: Work Out Your eBay Selling Fees and Profit
Find out exactly how much eBay takes from each sale. Our free eBay fee calculator uses eBay.com's current fee schedule, including the 13.6% final value fee for most categories, the per-order fee, Store rates, sales tax, Promoted Listings and international fees.
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eBay US selling fees explained (2026)
eBay raised its final value fee in most categories by 0.35 percentage points in February 2025, from 13.25% to 13.6%. Here is what US sellers pay today.
1. Final value fee (FVF)
The final value fee is eBay's main commission. It's charged on the total amount of the sale: the item price, any handling charge, buyer-paid shipping and the sales tax the buyer pays. Payment processing is included, so there's no separate payment fee.
For most categories, sellers without a Store (or with a Starter Store) pay 13.6% on the first $7,500 of each item, then 2.35% above that. Basic Store subscribers and above pay 12.7% on the first $2,500, then 2.35%.
| Category | No Store / Starter Store | Basic Store and above |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500 | 12.7% up to $2,500 |
| Most electronics (cameras, phones, computers, consumer electronics) | 13.6% up to $7,500 | 9.35% up to $2,500 |
| Laptops, desktops, tablets, monitors, printers, game consoles | 13.6% up to $7,500 | 7.35% up to $2,500 |
| Books & Magazines, Movies & TV, Music (not vinyl) | 15.3% up to $7,500 | 15.3% up to $2,500 |
| Trading cards, collectible card games, comics | 13.25% up to $7,500 | 12.35% up to $2,500 |
| Coins & Paper Money (not bullion) | 13.25% up to $7,500 | 9% up to $4,000 |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% up to $7,500 | 6.7% up to $2,500 |
| eBay Motors Parts & Accessories | 13.6% up to $7,500 | 11.5% up to $1,000 |
| Jewelry (not watches) | 15% if sale is $5,000 or less; 9% above | 13% if sale is $5,000 or less; 7% above |
| Watches, Parts & Accessories | 15% to $1,000; 6.5% to $7,500; 3% above | 12.5% to $1,000; 4% to $5,000; 3% above |
| Women's Bags & Handbags | 15% if sale is $2,000 or less; 9% above | 13% if sale is $2,000 or less; 7% above |
| Athletic shoes | 8% if sale is $150 or more (no per-order fee); 13.6% below | 7% if sale is $150 or more (no per-order fee); 12.7% below |
Unless shown otherwise, the amount above each threshold is charged at 2.35%. Vehicles and real estate have their own flat fees. Source: eBay's selling fees and Store selling fees pages.
2. Per-order fee
On top of the percentage, eBay charges a fixed fee once per order: $0.30 for orders of $10 or less and $0.40 for orders over $10. An order is everything a buyer buys from you at checkout with the same shipping method.
3. Insertion fees
Sellers without a Store get 250 zero insertion fee listings a month. After that, each listing costs $0.35, whether or not it sells. Good 'Til Cancelled listings renew monthly and count toward the allowance each time. Store subscribers get far more free listings (see below).
4. International fee
If the buyer is outside the US, eBay adds an international fee of 1.65% of the total sale, unless you ship with eBay International Shipping, which removes it.
5. Fees for falling below standard
If your account is rated Below Standard, eBay adds 6% of the total sale to your final value fees the following month, rising to 7% after four months in a row. A Very High rate of "item not as described" returns in a category adds 5%. Keeping your seller performance healthy protects your margins as well as your visibility.
Top Rated Plus discount
Top Rated Sellers get a 10% discount on final value fees for listings that qualify for the Top Rated Plus badge. Listings need same-day or 1-business-day handling and a qualifying returns policy of 30 days or longer. Check eBay's current requirements in Seller Hub.
eBay US fee worked example
You sell a jacket for $80 with $9.99 buyer-paid shipping and no Store subscription. For simplicity, this example ignores sales tax.
| Fee | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Total sale | $80 + $9.99 | $89.99 |
| Final value fee (13.6%) | $89.99 × 13.6% | $12.24 |
| Per-order fee | Order over $10 | $0.40 |
| Total eBay fees | $12.64 | |
| Your payout (before item and label costs) | $89.99 − $12.64 | $77.35 |
If the buyer also paid 8% sales tax, eBay's 13.6% would be charged on $97.19, adding about $0.98 to your fees, even though the tax itself goes to the state.
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eBay Store subscriptions: which tier is right for you?
A Basic Store or above lowers your final value fee and gives you far more free listings. Whether it pays depends on your monthly sales and your category.
| Store | Yearly plan (per month) | Monthly plan | Free fixed price listings/month | FVF (most categories) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Store | – | – | 250 | 13.6% |
| Starter | $4.95 | $7.95 | 250 | 13.6% (no discount) |
| Basic | $21.95 | $27.95 | 1,000 | 12.7% |
| Premium | $59.95 | $74.95 | 10,000 | 12.7% |
| Anchor | $299.95 | $349.95 | 25,000 | 12.7% |
| Enterprise | $2,999.95 | Yearly only | 100,000 | 12.7% |
The Starter Store doesn't reduce your final value fee. And because every tier from Basic up pays the same rates, moving to Premium or Anchor only makes sense if you need the extra free listings or tools.
eBay Promoted Listings fees
With Promoted Listings (general), you choose an ad rate as a percentage of the sale and only pay if a buyer clicks your promoted listing and buys it within 30 days. There's no cost per click.
- Ad rate: you set it, usually guided by eBay's suggested rate in Seller Hub.
- When you pay: only on sales attributed to a promoted listing click.
- Combined cost: a 5% ad rate on top of a 13.6% final value fee means eBay takes over 18.6% of the sale.
8 ways to reduce your eBay selling fees
- Earn the Top Rated Plus discount. 10% off final value fees on qualifying listings is the easiest saving for established sellers.
- Open a Basic Store once you pass break-even. Around $2,440 a month in most categories, and much lower in electronics.
- Don't over-subscribe. Premium and Anchor pay the same rates as Basic. Only upgrade for the extra free listings.
- Use eBay International Shipping to avoid the 1.65% international fee on overseas sales.
- Stay Above Standard. Falling below standard adds 6% of every sale in fees.
- Manage Promoted Listings actively. Promote items with healthy margins and turn off campaigns that don't pay their way.
- Price shipping accurately. eBay charges its fee on buyer-paid shipping too, so inflated shipping costs you more in fees and makes your listing less competitive.
- Raise your average order value. The per-order fee is charged once per order, so multi-item orders are cheaper to process. Volume pricing and cross selling on eBay help buyers add more to their basket.
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eBay US fees FAQ
How much does eBay charge to sell?
For most categories, sellers without a Store pay a 13.6% final value fee on the total sale (item price, shipping and sales tax) up to $7,500, plus a per-order fee of $0.30 for orders of $10 or less or $0.40 for orders over $10. Basic Store subscribers and above pay 12.7% in most categories. Some categories, such as Books, Movies and Music, are higher at 15.3%.
How much does eBay take on a $100 sale?
Without a Store, eBay takes $14.00 on a $100 sale in most categories: a $13.60 final value fee plus the $0.40 per-order fee. With a Basic Store or above, it's $13.10. These figures assume no shipping charge, sales tax or Promoted Listings fee.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. The final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes buyer-paid shipping, handling and the sales tax the buyer pays. If you offer free domestic shipping, there's no final value fee on shipping.
What is the final value fee on eBay?
The final value fee is eBay's main selling commission, charged as a percentage of the total sale when an item sells. For most categories it's 13.6% up to $7,500 per item and 2.35% above that for sellers without a Store, or 12.7% up to $2,500 and 2.35% above for Basic Store subscribers and above. Payment processing is included.
What is an insertion fee on eBay?
An insertion fee is charged when you create a listing after using up your monthly zero insertion fee allowance. Sellers without a Store get 250 free listings a month, then pay $0.35 per listing. Basic Store subscribers get 1,000 free fixed price listings a month.
Is an eBay Store subscription worth it?
In most categories, a Basic Store at $21.95 a month (yearly plan) pays for itself at about $2,440 a month in sales, thanks to the drop from 13.6% to 12.7%. In electronics the saving is much larger, so it can pay for itself at under $600 a month. A Starter Store doesn't reduce your final value fee.
What are eBay's fees for electronics?
Without a Store, most electronics pay the standard 13.6%. With a Basic Store or above, most cameras, phones, computers and consumer electronics drop to 9.35%, and laptops, desktops, tablets, monitors, printers and game consoles drop to 7.35%, on the first $2,500 of each item.
Is there a separate payment processing fee on eBay?
No. Payment processing is included in the final value fee, so there's no separate PayPal or card processing charge on eBay sales.
How do I get the Top Rated Plus discount?
You need eBay Top Rated Seller status, and the listing must qualify for the Top Rated Plus badge, which requires same-day or 1-business-day handling and a qualifying returns policy of 30 days or longer. Qualifying listings get 10% off the final value fee.