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eBay Fee Calculator
See exactly how much eBay takes from every sale. Enter your listing details below and instantly see your take-home profit after all fees.
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Fee Breakdown
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Learn MoreUnderstanding eBay UK Fees
eBay charges several fees on each sale. Here is a breakdown of the main costs you need to factor into your pricing.
| Fee Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Final Value Fee | 12.8% of total sale | Charged on item price + postage. Most categories are 12.8%. |
| Payment Processing | 2.5% + £0.30 | eBay Managed Payments fee for UK domestic transactions. |
| Promoted Listings | 2%–12% (optional) | Only charged when the item sells via the promoted placement. Higher rates = more visibility. |
| Insertion Fee | £0.35 per listing | After free listing allowance is used. Store subscribers get more free listings. |
| Store Subscription | £25–£349/mo | Monthly fee for store perks. Worth it if you list 250+ items/month. |
Quick Example
You sell a clearance pallet item for £50.00 with no promoted listing and £3.99 postage. eBay takes £6.40 in final value fees + £1.55 payment processing = £7.95 total fees. After postage costs, you keep £38.06 — about 76% of the sale price.