eBay UK · updated 12 Feb 2026
eBay Selling Fees UK 2026: FVF, Private £0 & Category Table
Private sellers: £0 on most categories. Business seller fees: category final value fee + 30p/40p order fee + 0.35% regulatory, VAT extra. Full table below — then run the free calculator.
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Quick answer · 12 February 2026
Private UK sellers pay £0 final value fee, £0 per-order fee and £0 regulatory fee on most non-motors domestic sales. Business sellers pay a category final value fee on the total sale (item + postage + taxes), plus £0.30 per order up to £10 or £0.40 above £10, plus a 0.35% regulatory operating fee. eBay publishes those business rates exclusive of VAT — add 20% if you cannot reclaim it.
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Private vs business eBay UK fees
eBay charges two different stacks. Mixing them up is how “eBay is free” and “eBay takes 13%” can both sound true.
Selling fees on eBay.co.uk. Motors, some category exceptions, ads and postage labels are separate.
| Account | Final value fee | Per-order fee | Regulatory fee | VAT on fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private (C2C) | £0 on most categories | £0 | £0 | N/A on those selling fees |
| Business | Category % of total sale | £0.30 ≤ £10 · £0.40 > £10 | 0.35% of total sale | Published excl. VAT; +20% if not reclaimable |
Confirm private exceptions (motors, some categories) on eBay’s fees for private sellers page. If you switch a private account to business, listings that sell after the change take business fees.
How business final value fees are calculated
You pay one final value fee when the item sells. eBay calculates it on the total amount of the sale: item price + postage + any applicable taxes — not on the item price alone. There is no separate buyer-side payment processor cut on top of that FVF.
An order is any number of items the same buyer checks out together with the same shipment method. The per-order fee is charged once per order, not once per line item.
| Piece | What eBay charges (excl. VAT) | From 12 Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Variable FVF | Category % of total sale | See table below. Some categories drop after a price threshold. |
| Per-order fee | £0.30 if order total ≤ £10; £0.40 if over £10 | The over-£10 band rose to 40p on 12 February 2026. |
| Reduced per-order fee | 10p on orders up to £10 | Selected Collectables and Home, Furniture & DIY listings only. |
| Regulatory operating fee | 0.35% of total sale | Always on, including postage and taxes. |
VAT on eBay fees
eBay states that all fees on the business fee page are exclusive of VAT. If you are VAT-registered on the standard scheme you typically reclaim that VAT — the cash leaving on the sale is the excl-VAT fee, then you recover 20% on your return. If you are not VAT-registered, or you cannot reclaim, the 20% is a real cost. Toggle “VAT on platform fees” in the calculator to match your situation. This is not tax advice.
eBay UK business final value fees by category
Rates below are the variable FVF excluding VAT and excluding the per-order fee and 0.35% regulatory fee. Where two rates show, the lower rate applies to the portion of the sale above the threshold (calculated per item). Source: eBay “Fees for business sellers”, last updated 12 February 2026.
If you list in two categories, eBay charges the higher of the two FVFs.
| Category | Final value fee % (excl. VAT) | Threshold / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Antiques | 10.9% | — |
| Art | 10.9% | Art NFTs 5% |
| Baby | 10.9% | — |
| Books, Comics & Magazines | 9.9% | — |
| Business, Office & Industrial | 12.5% | Updated Feb 2026 |
| Cameras & Photography | 9.9% | Camcorders / cameras / lenses: 6.9% to £1,000 then 3% |
| Clothes, Shoes & Accessories | 11.9% | Women’s bags 12.9% to £800 then 7%. Trainers 11.9%; 7% if item price ≥ £100 (excl. postage) |
| Coins | 10.9% to £450, then 3% | Per item |
| Collectables | 10.9% | Some NFT subcategories 5% |
| Computers, Tablets & Networking | 9.9% | Desktops, laptops, tablets, printers: 6.9% to £1,000 then 3% |
| Crafts | 12.9% | — |
| Dolls & Bears | 10.9% | — |
| Event Tickets | 12.9% | — |
| Films & TV | 9.9% | Film NFTs 5% |
| Garden & Patio | 10.9% | — |
| Health & Beauty | 10.9% | Hair extensions 11.9%. Vaping parts 12.9% |
| Holidays & Travel | 7.9% to £650, then 3% | Per item |
| Home, Furniture & DIY | 11.9% to £500, then 7.9% | Appliances / DIY tools 6.9% to £400 then 3%. Furniture/bath 10.9% / 7.9% / 3% bands |
| Jewellery & Watches | 14.9% to £1,000, then 4% | Watches 12.9% to £750 then 3% |
| Mobile Phones & Communication | 9.9% | Smartphones 6.9% to £1,000 then 3% |
| Music | 9.9% | Music NFTs 5% |
| Musical Instruments & DJ | 10.9% | — |
| Pet Supplies | 12.9% | — |
| Pottery, Ceramics & Glass | 10.9% | — |
| Sound & Vision | 9.9% | TVs, headphones, hi-fi: 6.9% to £1,000 then 3% |
| Sporting Goods | 10.9% | — |
| Sports Memorabilia | 10.9% | Sport card NFTs 5% |
| Stamps | 10.9% | — |
| Toys & Games | 10.9% | Tents 10.9% to £250 then 7.9% |
| Vehicle Parts & Accessories | 9.5% to £750, then 3% | Updated Feb 2026. Tyres / sat-nav / power tools 6.9% to £750 then 3% |
| Video Games & Consoles | 9.9% | Consoles 6.9% to £400 then 2% |
| Wholesale & Job Lots | 12.9% | — |
| Everything Else | 12.9% | Memorials 11.9% |
Worked example: £45 clothes sale
Item £45, postage charged £3.99, product cost £14, postage cost £2.95. Total sale = £48.99. Clothes, Shoes & Accessories business FVF is 11.9% — the band the What Profit calculator uses as its eBay business default.
Rounded to the nearest penny. Promoted Listings, returns and Below Standard uplifts not included.
| Line | Private seller | Business (VAT reclaimable) | Business (VAT not reclaimable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable FVF (11.9% × £48.99) | £0 | £5.83 | £5.83 |
| Per-order fee (sale > £10) | £0 | £0.40 | £0.40 |
| Regulatory 0.35% | £0 | £0.17 | £0.17 |
| VAT 20% on those fees | £0 | £0 (reclaimed) | £1.28 |
| Total eBay take | £0 | £6.40 | £7.68 |
| Keep after cost + postage cost | £32.04 | £25.64 | £24.36 |
Same sale in Jewellery (14.9%) is about £7.87 excl. VAT before you even add ads. Same sale as a smartphone (6.9% to £1,000) is about £3.95 excl. VAT. Category is the swing factor — not a vibe.
Fees that change the number
- Below Standard on the 20th of the month: +6 percentage points on FVF the following month (+7pp if Below Standard for four or more consecutive months).
- Very high “item not as described” rate: +4pp on affected sites/categories (+5pp after four consecutive months), with small-volume exceptions.
- International delivery from a UK-registered seller: 1.05% Eurozone & Northern Europe, 1.8% US & Canada, 2.0% elsewhere — on the total sale.
- Promoted Listings: extra % after a sale, per click, or a flat fee depending on campaign type. Model it as ads % in the calculator. See eBay’s Promoted Listings terms.
- Top-rated Premium Service: 10% off the variable FVF only — not the per-order fee.
- Listing upgrades (subtitle £2, Gallery Plus £2.50, reserve 4% of reserve) are charged whether or not the item sells.
- eBay Shop (optional): Basic £27 / Featured £77 / Anchor £437 per month, with free listing allowances. You do not need a Shop to sell as a business.
Buyer protection fee (private listings)
Since eBay made most private UK selling free, the buyer pays a separate Buyer Protection fee on those listings. It does not come out of your payout. If you are pricing a private listing and want the buyer’s checkout total, use the eBay Buyer Protection Fee Calculator UK. Business listings skip that buyer fee — Buyer Protection is wrapped into the seller stack above.
Then run the calculator
The table tells you the rate. The UK marketplace fee calculator tells you whether that rate still leaves contribution after cost, postage, ads and returns. eBay business in the tool uses the 11.9% clothes/general band + 30p/40p order fee + 0.35% regulatory. If your category is jewellery or phones, read the table first, then stress-test ads % and return rate on the same SKU against Amazon, Depop and Vinted.
Compare take-home on this product
List so the buyer pays a round number
Enter what you want the buyer to pay for the item (reverse mode in the eBay buyer protection fee calculator UK), or use this crawlable table:
Verified against £0.10 + 7%/4%/2% bands (VAT-inclusive). Confirm live eBay checkout before treating a penny as gospel.
| Buyer should pay (item) | List at | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| £9.99 | £9.24 | £0.75 |
| £14.99 | £13.92 | £1.07 |
| £19.99 | £18.59 | £1.40 |
| £24.99 | £23.36 | £1.63 |
| £49.99 | £47.39 | £2.60 |
Round checkout locked? Next see contribution after your costs. Open seller take-home with this list price →
Price carries over. Postage and cost still need your numbers.
Sources
- eBay Help, Fees for business sellers — last updated 12 February 2026. Rates exclusive of VAT.
- eBay Help, Fees for private sellers.
- What Profit calculator default: Clothes, Shoes & Accessories 11.9% band + current per-order and regulatory fees. Decision aid — confirm your category in Seller Hub before you price stock.
Frequently asked questions
How much are eBay fees in the UK in 2026?
Private UK sellers pay £0 final value, per-order and regulatory fees on most non-motors domestic sales. Business sellers pay a category final value fee on the total sale (item + postage + taxes), plus £0.30 per order up to £10 or £0.40 above £10, plus 0.35% regulatory. Those business rates are exclusive of VAT.
Did eBay UK fees change in February 2026?
Yes. From 12 February 2026 the business per-order fee on orders over £10 is £0.40 (was £0.30). Some category bands also moved, including Business, Office & Industrial at 12.5% and Vehicle Parts & Accessories at 9.5% to £750 then 3%.
Do private eBay sellers pay selling fees?
On most non-motors categories, no — £0 FVF. Promoted Listings, postage cost, returns and motors still affect what you keep. Confirm exceptions on eBay’s private seller fees page.
Are eBay fees charged on postage?
For business sellers, yes: final value fee and the 0.35% regulatory fee are calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes postage and applicable taxes. Trainers sold through Authenticity Guarantee with a free label are an exception on postage FVF.
Does VAT apply to eBay fees?
Business rates are published exclusive of VAT. Standard-scheme VAT-registered sellers typically reclaim it. If you cannot reclaim, add 20% on top of FVF + order fee + regulatory. Toggle VAT on platform fees in the calculator.
What FVF band does the What Profit calculator use?
eBay business defaults to 11.9% (Clothes, Shoes & Accessories) plus the current per-order fee and 0.35% regulatory. Use the category table on this page if you sell jewellery, phones, or another band, then compare platforms in the calculator.
Is eBay cheaper than Amazon for UK sellers?
Private eBay is usually cheaper on fees alone. Business eBay vs Amazon depends on category FVF versus Amazon referral plus fulfilment. Run the same price, cost and return rate on both.
What is the eBay buyer protection fee?
On UK private listings the buyer pays £0.10 plus 7% / 4% / 2% bands on the item price. It does not come out of your payout. Business listings do not add that buyer fee.
More UK fee guides
Cross-check the platforms you sell on — then open the calculator with the same product.