eBay UK
eBay Fees UK Calculator 2026
Private sellers and business accounts pay different stacks. See final value fees, order fees, VAT and what you keep.
Updated August 2026 · Fee assumptions
Use the calculator’s eBay (private) and eBay (business) lines with the same product. Add promoted listings as ads % if you boost. Then compare against Amazon and fashion apps.
Worked example
£45 item, £14 cost, £3.99 postage charged, £2.95 postage cost: private eBay often keeps more than business eBay after FVF + order fees.
At a glance
| Seller type | Typical fee shape | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private (C2C) | £0 FVF most categories | Not motors / some exceptions |
| Business | ~FVF % + order fee + regulatory | Category bands differ |
| Promoted | Extra % when ads convert | Optional but common |
Frequently asked questions
How much are eBay fees in the UK in 2026?
Private UK sellers often pay £0 final value fee on most categories. Business sellers typically pay a category final value fee plus order and regulatory fees, with VAT on fees when applicable.
Do private eBay sellers pay selling fees?
On most non-motors categories, private (C2C) UK sellers currently pay £0 final value fee. Promoted listings, postage and returns still affect profit.
Is eBay cheaper than Amazon for UK sellers?
Often on fees alone — especially private sellers — but conversion differs. Run the same price and cost on both.
Does VAT apply to eBay fees?
UK business sellers often pay VAT on marketplace fees. Toggle “VAT on platform fees” in the calculator.
More UK fee guides
Cross-check the platforms you sell on — then open the calculator with the same product.