eBay seller fees come in two main parts: an insertion fee when you create a listing and a final value fee when the item sells. Most US sellers get 250 free listings a month, then pay $0.35 per listing. When an item sells, eBay charges 13.6% of the total sale amount (up to $7,500) in most categories, plus $0.30 per order for orders of $10 or less or $0.40 for orders over $10. On a $100 sale, that is $14.00 before any optional extras.
This guide covers every fee a US seller without an eBay Store pays, with category rates, extra charges and worked examples. All figures come from eBay’s official Selling fees help page, checked on November 9, 2026. Store subscribers, vehicle sellers and eBay Live sellers pay different rates.
The two main eBay fees
Insertion fee
- Up to 250 zero insertion fee listings every month (more with an eBay Store).
- After that, $0.35 per listing in most categories.
- Charged per listing and per category, and again each time you relist. It is not refunded if the item doesn’t sell.
- Good ‘Til Cancelled listings renew once a month, and each renewal counts as a new insertion.
Final value fee
The final value fee is a percentage of the total amount of the sale, plus a per order fee. The total amount includes the item price, shipping and handling charged to the buyer, and sales tax. eBay says there are no separate payment processing fees on top.
- Per order fee: $0.30 for orders of $10.00 or less, $0.40 for orders over $10.00.
- An order is any number of items bought by the same buyer at checkout with the same shipping method.
eBay final value fees by category (no Store)
| Category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% on the portion over $7,500 |
| Books & Magazines, Movies & TV, Music (except vinyl) | 15.3% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
| Coins & Paper Money (except bullion), comic books, trading cards, collectible card games | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
| Women’s Bags & Handbags | 15% if the sale is $2,000 or less; 9% if over $2,000 |
| Jewelry & Watches (except watches) | 15% if the sale is $5,000 or less; 9% if over $5,000 |
| Watches, Parts & Accessories | 15% up to $1,000; 6.5% from $1,000 to $7,500; 3% over $7,500 |
| Athletic shoes (men’s and women’s) | 8% if the sale is $150 or more, with no per order fee; 13.6% if under $150 |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% up to $7,500, then 2.35% (free insertion) |
| Heavy equipment, commercial printing presses, food trucks | 3% up to $15,000, then 0.5% ($20 insertion fee) |
Extra eBay fees to plan for
- International fee: 1.65% of the total sale when the buyer or delivery address is outside the US. Not charged if you use eBay International Shipping.
- Below Standard seller surcharge: an extra 6% on final value fees for the following month, rising to 7% after four or more consecutive months below standard.
- High “item not as described” return rate: an extra 5% in the affected categories, rising to 6% after four months.
- Dispute fee: $20 per dispute, such as a chargeback, if you are found responsible.
- Currency conversion: 3.25% when eBay converts funds for US sellers listing on international eBay sites.
- Selling outside eBay: if you share contact details to complete a sale off eBay, you are charged the final value fee anyway.
Optional listing upgrade fees
| Upgrade | Auction-style | Fixed price (Good ‘Til Cancelled) |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Gallery Plus | $0.35 | $1.00 |
| Subtitle | $1.50 (up to $150), $3.00 (over $150) | $2.00 (up to $150), $6.00 (over $150) |
| Reserve price | $5.00 or 7.5% of reserve, whichever is greater (max $250) | Not applicable |
| 1 or 3-day auction | $1.00 | Not applicable |
Up to 24 photos and scheduled listings are free. Promoted Listings are a separate advertising cost.
eBay fee examples
Example 1, $100 item with free shipping, no sales tax: 13.6% of $100 = $13.60, plus $0.40 = $14.00 in fees, so you keep $86.00 before your shipping cost.
Example 2, from eBay’s own page: a phone sells for $400 with free shipping. With 6% sales tax the total amount of the sale is $424. Fees: $0.35 insertion + 13.6% of $424 + $0.40 = $58.41. The seller keeps $341.59, about 85% of the price, before shipping.
Note that example 2 charges the fee on sales tax too. Because the percentage applies to the total amount of the sale, your effective fee on the item price is higher than 13.6% in states with sales tax.
How to keep eBay fees down
- Stay Above Standard. The Below Standard surcharge adds 6% to 7% on top of your final value fees.
- Use your 250 free listings first and avoid listing in two categories unless it clearly brings sales, since the second category costs another insertion fee.
- Price shipping into the item only after checking the numbers: shipping charged to the buyer is part of the fee base either way.
- Use eBay International Shipping to avoid the 1.65% international fee.
- Consider an eBay Store once you list more than 250 items a month. Store plans include more free listings and different final value fees.
- Track fees per SKU, not per month. A 13.6% fee on a low-margin item can wipe out the profit.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does eBay take from a sale?
In most categories eBay takes 13.6% of the total amount of the sale, including shipping and sales tax, plus $0.40 per order over $10 ($0.30 for orders of $10 or less). On a $100 sale with no tax and free shipping, that is $14.00.
Does eBay charge a fee to list an item?
You get up to 250 free listings a month. After that, the insertion fee is $0.35 per listing in most categories, and it isn’t refunded if the item doesn’t sell.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes shipping charged to the buyer, with a few exceptions for 1-day, international and eBay International Shipping options.
Are there payment processing fees on eBay?
No separate ones. eBay says the final value fee replaces third-party payment processing fees.
What is the eBay fee for sneakers?
Athletic shoes that sell for $150 or more have an 8% final value fee and no per order fee. Under $150, the standard 13.6% applies.
Last checked against eBay’s US Selling fees page on November 9, 2026. eBay updates fees periodically, so confirm current rates before you price your listings.