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Sell below this and you lose money.
Fees reflect eBay's 2026 published rate card for most categories. Actual fees may vary by category, seller level, and promotions. Always verify against your eBay seller dashboard.
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Store subscriber discounts: Basic -0.3%, Premium -0.5%, Anchor -0.8%. Promoted Listings: 2-20% on sale price. International fee: +1.5%.
How eBay Fees Work in 2026
eBay charges three main fees on most sales. Understanding each one is critical to pricing your items profitably.
1. Final Value Fee (FVF)
This is eBay's main fee. It is 13.25% of the total sale amount (including shipping) plus a flat $0.30 per order. If you sell a shirt for $30 and charge $5 shipping, the FVF is calculated on $35. eBay Store subscribers get a discount off the 13.25% rate.
2. Promoted Listings
eBay's paid advertising lets you bid 2% to 20% of the sale price to boost visibility. You only pay this fee if the item sells through the ad. It is optional but many sellers use it for slow-moving inventory.
3. International Fee
If your buyer is outside the US, eBay charges an additional 1.5% on the total sale amount. This covers currency conversion and international payment processing.
How to Calculate Your eBay Profit
The formula is straightforward: Net Profit = Selling Price + Shipping Charge - Final Value Fee - Promoted Listing Fee - International Fee - Item Cost - Your Shipping Expense. Use this calculator to run the math instantly instead of guessing. Most new eBay sellers are surprised by how much the 13.25% FVF eats into margins — especially on low-price items where the $0.30 flat fee is proportionally large.
eBay takes 13.25% of the total sale amount (including shipping) plus a $0.30 per-order fee for most categories. Some categories are lower: Musical Instruments 6.35%, Heavy Equipment 3%. Store subscribers get 0.3% to 0.8% off.
Does eBay charge a payment processing fee?
No. eBay's managed payments includes processing in the final value fee. No separate PayPal fee.
What is eBay's Promoted Listings fee?
Promoted Listings Standard charges 2-20% of the sale price. You only pay if the item sells. Higher rates give more visibility.
How do I calculate my eBay profit?
Net profit = selling price + shipping charge - final value fee - promoted listing fee - item cost - shipping expenses. This calculator gives you the exact breakdown.
Do eBay Store subscribers pay lower fees?
Yes. Basic Store -0.3%, Premium -0.5%, Anchor -0.8% off the final value fee rate. Select your store level above.