eBay Fee Calculator
Calculate eBay final value fees (13.6% + 40¢) with shipping, category tiers, and store subscription rates.
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Note: Per-order fee is $0.30 for orders ≤ $10, and $0.40 for orders > $10. eBay's final value fee applies to the total amount paid by the buyer including shipping and sales tax. Sales tax varies by buyer location and is excluded from these estimates.
Out of $110.00 gross payment, platform fees take $15.36 (13.96% effective take rate).
Quick Answer: Core Formula & Key Drivers
For most consumer goods categories, eBay charges a 13.6% final value fee on the entire buyer payment (including shipping and sales tax) plus $0.40 per order ($0.30 for orders $10 or less). On a $100 sale with $10 shipping, eBay takes $15.36, netting you $94.64.
Published Fee Breakdown (eBay (US))
Platform Policy Reference →| Fee Component | Rate | Applies To | Source Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction Commission | 13.6% | Item price + buyer shipping | eBay 2024 Winter Seller Update |
| Payment Processing | 0% + $0.4 | Total transaction amount | October 2024 |
$110 Total Sale Breakdown
Scenario: Sold item for $95.00 + $15.00 shipping on standard US account.
What Is Not Included In This Model
- ✕Buyer sales tax (eBay takes 13.6% on buyer-paid sales tax; excluded here as tax rates vary by buyer location)
- ✕Promoted Listings Standard (typically 2%–10% ad rate)
- ✕International transaction fees (1.65%)
Frequently Asked Questions
Are eBay insertion fees still charged?+
Most individual sellers receive 250 free auction or fixed-price listings per month; beyond that, insertion is $0.35 per listing.
Does eBay take fees on buyer sales tax?+
Yes. eBay applies its 13.6% final value fee to the entire buyer payment including state sales tax. Because sales tax is location-dependent and remitted directly by eBay under marketplace facilitator laws, sales tax is excluded from this calculator estimate.