eBay Fee Calculator UK
Calculate your exact eBay fees before you list. Enter your selling price, postage, category, and store type to see final value fees, promoted listing costs, and your net profit.
Frequently asked questions
How are eBay UK final value fees calculated?
eBay charges a final value fee (FVF) as a percentage of the total transaction value — that is the sale price plus any postage charged. The rate varies by category: most categories are 12.8%, electronics are 7%, media (books, DVDs) are 10%, and business & industrial is 9%. There is also a fixed £0.30 per order fee. eBay Managed Payments processing is included within the final value fee, so there is no separate payment processing charge.
How can I reduce my eBay fees?
The most effective ways to reduce eBay fees are: (1) Open an eBay Store — Basic stores get a 10% FVF discount, Featured stores 20%, and Anchor stores 30%. (2) List in the right category, as electronics and business & industrial have lower rates. (3) Use free postage and include it in the item price, since FVF is charged on the total including postage. (4) Sell in bulk to minimise the impact of the £0.30 fixed per-order fee.
Are eBay promoted listings worth the cost?
Promoted listings increase your item's visibility in eBay search results and you only pay the ad fee when a buyer clicks your promoted listing and purchases within 30 days. The fee is an additional percentage on top of the final value fee, typically 1–15%. They can be worthwhile in competitive categories where visibility is key to selling. You can test different ad rates to find the optimum spend versus sales uplift for your listings.
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