eBay Fee Calculator United Kingdom (2026 Updated Rates)
eBay UK has a split market: private (C2C) sellers pay 0% FVF since October 2024, while business sellers pay roughly 12.9% + £0.30 per order in most categories. This page models the business-seller schedule.
Fee breakdown
| Platform | Total fees | Net | vs here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay (this page) | £6.75 | £17.25 | baseline | |
| Depop | £2.10 | £21.90 | +£4.65 More 🟢 | PK → |
| Mercari | £5.00 | £19.00 | +£1.75 More 🟢 | PK → |
| Etsy | £5.20 | £18.80 | +£1.55 More 🟢 | PK → |
| StockX | £6.00 | £18.00 | +£0.75 More 🟢 | PK → |
| Amazon | £7.50 | £16.50 | −£0.75 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| TikTok Shop | £8.00 | £16.00 | −£1.25 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| Poshmark | £10.00 | £14.00 | −£3.25 Less 🔻 | PK → |
eBay fee quick reference (2026)
| Amount | Total fees | You keep | Take rate | Charge to net it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10.00 | £1.59 | £8.41 | 15.9% | £11.83 |
| £25.00 | £3.53 | £21.47 | 14.1% | £29.05 |
| £50.00 | £6.75 | £43.25 | 13.5% | £57.75 |
| £100.00 | £13.20 | £86.80 | 13.2% | £115.16 |
| £250.00 | £32.55 | £217.45 | 13.0% | £287.38 |
| £500.00 | £64.80 | £435.20 | 13.0% | £574.40 |
| £1,000.00 | £129.30 | £870.70 | 12.9% | £1,148.46 |
eBay fee formula & hidden costs
12.9% FVF most categories (2.35% over £7,500) + £0.30 per order
Worked example: £100.00 gross → £13.20 fees → £86.80 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net £100.00 charge £115.16.
Hidden fees to watch
- FVF is charged on the tax-inclusive total — an 8% sales-tax state inflates your fee base by 8%.
- Promoted Listings Standard adds 2-20% of the total sale on attributed orders.
- International sales add +1.65% on top of the category rate.
- Below Standard seller level adds +6% to the FVF.
- Heavy-item shipping overages and dispute fees are deducted from payouts.
Fee change history
How to pay less in eBay fees
- Use the reverse calculator to pass fees to the client explicitly instead of eating them.
- Batch small orders — fixed per-order fees dominate sub-$10 transactions.
- Avoid currency conversion inside the platform; settle in your own currency via a multi-currency account.
- Compare Vendoo — Crosslist inventory to eBay, Poshmark, Depop and more.
Frequently asked questions
What is the eBay fee on a £100 sale in United Kingdom (£)?
On a £100.00 sale, eBay deducts £13.20 total fees, leaving £86.80 — an effective take rate of 13.2%.
How much should I charge to receive exactly £100 after eBay fees?
Charge £115.16: the £15.20 fee leaves exactly £100.00 net. Use the reverse tab above for any target.
What is the eBay fee formula in United Kingdom (£)?
12.9% FVF most categories (2.35% over £7,500) + £0.30 per order. 12.9% FVF most categories (2.35% over £7,500) + £0.30 per order. All figures verified 2026-11-10 against the official pricing page.
Does eBay refund fees when a buyer is refunded?
eBay returns the fee proportionally on refunds; only unrecoverable costs like shipping are lost.