Fashion fees
eBay vs Depop Fees UK
Private eBay can look free. Depop processing looks tiny. Returns, boosts and business fees decide who you actually keep.
Updated August 2026 · Fee assumptions
Open eBay (private), eBay (business) and Depop on the same fashion SKU. Keep postage identical. Then add a realistic return rate — fashion refunds are a fee you do not see on the marketplace’s marketing page.
Worked example
Fashion £38 / £12 with 12% returns: private eBay often leads; Depop beats eBay business until boosts stack.
At a glance
| Channel | Typical UK fee | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|
| eBay private | £0 FVF most categories | Promoted listings, postage |
| eBay business | FVF + order + regulatory | VAT on fees |
| Depop | ~2.9% + £0.30 processing | Boosts, fashion returns |
Frequently asked questions
Is Depop cheaper than eBay in the UK?
Depop processing (~2.9% + £0.30) often beats eBay business fees. Private eBay is frequently cheaper still. Fashion returns can flip either ranking.
Should fashion sellers list on both?
Yes if you can keep stock in sync. Set one floor price from break-even so the fee-heavier channel does not sell you into a loss.
Does the old 10% Depop fee still apply?
Not for many UK sellers in 2026. Confirm your current Depop seller terms, then model processing — not a 10% selling fee.
More UK fee guides
Cross-check the platforms you sell on — then open the calculator with the same product.