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eBay Fee Calculator

eBay charges 13.6% of the total sale in most categories, including shipping and sales tax, plus $0.40 per order ($0.30 on orders of $10.00 or less). Pick your category below for the exact rate.

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  • − Final value fee−$6.80
  • − Per order fee−$0.40

You receive

$42.80

Buyer pays $50.00

Estimates only. Not financial or tax advice. Always confirm with the platform.

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How eBay fees work

Rates for sellers without an eBay Store or with a Starter Store. Basic, Premium, Anchor and Enterprise Store subscribers pay lower rates in most categories.

The final value fee is charged on the total amount of the sale: item price, shipping and sales tax.

Insertion fees, Promoted Listings and optional listing upgrades are not included.

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eBay fees at common prices

What you keep selling on eBay (Most categories)
Item priceFees you payYou receive
$20.00$3.12$16.88
$50.00$7.20$42.80
$100.00$14.00$86.00
$200.00$27.60$172.40
$500.00$68.40$431.60

No shipping, sales tax or optional extras included.

eBay final value fees by category

Every rate below is a percentage of the total sale: item price + shipping + sales tax. For sellers without an eBay Store or with a Starter Store. The per order fee is added on top in every category, except athletic shoes sold for $150.00 or more.

eBay final value fee by category
CategoryFinal value fee
Most categories13.6% on the part up to $7,500.00; 2.35% on the part above $7,500.00
Books, movies & music15.3% on the part up to $7,500.00; 2.35% on the part above $7,500.00
Coins & paper money (not bullion)13.25% on the part up to $7,500.00; 2.35% on the part above $7,500.00
Bullion13.6% up to $7,500; 7% over $7,500
Trading cards & comics13.25% on the part up to $7,500.00; 2.35% on the part above $7,500.00
Guitars & basses6.7% on the part up to $7,500.00; 2.35% on the part above $7,500.00
Athletic shoes (sneakers)13.6%, when under $150.00; 8%, from $150.00
Women’s bags & handbags15% up to $2,000; 9% over $2,000
Jewelry (not watches)15% up to $5,000; 9% over $5,000
Watches, parts & accessories15% on the part up to $1,000.00; 6.5% on the part from $1,000.00 to $7,500.00; 3% on the part above $7,500.00
NFTs5%
Heavy equipment, printing presses & food trucks3% on the part up to $15,000.00; 0.5% on the part above $15,000.00

Frequently asked questions

How much does eBay take from a $50 sale?

In most categories eBay takes $7.20 on a $50 sale with no shipping or tax: 13.6% final value fee plus a $0.40 per order fee. You receive $42.80.

Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?

Yes. The final value fee is charged on the total amount of the sale, including the shipping the buyer pays and sales tax. A $100 item with $10 shipping and 8% sales tax pays $16.56 in fees.

What is the eBay per order fee?

$0.40 per order, or $0.30 when the order total is $10.00 or less. Sneakers sold for $150.00 or more don't pay it.

Which eBay categories have lower fees?

Guitars & basses pay 6.7%, athletic shoes from $150.00 pay 8%, and NFTs pay 5%. Pick your category above to see the exact fee.

Do eBay Store subscribers pay the same fees?

Starter Store subscribers pay the same rates as sellers without a Store. Basic, Premium, Anchor and Enterprise Store subscribers pay lower final value fees in most categories, which this calculator does not cover yet.

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