As of October 2026, eBay’s fee page lists a final value fee of 13.6% of the total amount of the sale for most categories, up to $7,500 per item, plus a per-order fee of $0.30 for orders of $10.00 or less and $0.40 for orders over $10.00. Your first 250 listings each month are free, then each listing costs $0.35.
What is the final value fee?
The final value fee is the percentage eBay takes when an item sells. For most categories the page lists 13.6% on the part of the sale up to $7,500, and 2.35% on the portion above $7,500. It is calculated per item.
The part that surprises new sellers is the base. The page says the “total amount of the sale” includes the item price, any handling charges, shipping costs collected from the buyer, and sales tax and other applicable fees. So you pay the percentage on more than the price tag. The page notes a few shipping exceptions, such as eBay International Shipping, where the fee is based on your cost to ship to the US hub.
What is the per-order fee?
Each order carries a fixed fee on top of the percentage: $0.30 if the order total is $10.00 or less, and $0.40 if it is over $10.00. It is charged per order, not per item, according to the page.
How many listings are free?
The page says the first 250 listings each month are free, then $0.35 per listing. For a small seller listing a few dozen items, that means the listing fee is often zero. Fees differ for Store subscribers, and the page sends you to a separate Store fees page for those.
Do some categories cost more or less?
Yes. The page lists these examples:
| Category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
| Books & Magazines, Movies & TV, Music | 15.3% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
| Women’s Bags & Handbags | 15% if $2,000 or less, 9% if over |
| Jewelry & Watches | 15% if $5,000 or less, 9% if over |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% up to $7,500, then 2.35% |
The page has more categories than these. Check your own category before you price, because a one-point difference adds up over many sales.
Is there an extra fee for international buyers?
If you are not using eBay International Shipping, the page lists an additional 1.65% of the total sale when the delivery or buyer address is outside the US. US-registered sellers using eBay International Shipping pay no international fee, according to the page.
How much do you actually keep? Two examples
These are our calculations, using the rates above for a most-categories item with no sales tax.
Example 1: a $50 item, with $8 charged to the buyer for shipping.
- Total amount of the sale: $50 + $8 = $58.
- Final value fee: $58 × 13.6% = $7.89.
- Per-order fee: $0.40, because the order is over $10.
- Total eBay fees: $8.29.
- If the item cost you $20 and the shipping label cost $8, you keep $58 − $8.29 − $20 − $8 = $21.71.
Example 2: an $8 item with free shipping.
- Total amount of the sale: $8.
- Final value fee: $8 × 13.6% = $1.09.
- Per-order fee: $0.30, because the order is $10 or less.
- Total eBay fees: $1.39, which is about 17% of the sale.
The second example shows why cheap items lose a bigger slice: the fixed fee weighs more. Bundling items into larger orders spreads the per-order fee, which is simple and costs nothing.
How do you price an item so you do not lose money?
A simple method, and our suggestion rather than an eBay rule:
- Add up what the item cost you, your packaging and your actual shipping cost.
- Choose the profit you want per sale.
- Add eBay’s percentage and per-order fee. Because the percentage applies to the whole sale amount, work backwards: add the per-order fee to the amount you need, then divide by 0.864 (1 − 0.136).
- Check the result against similar sold listings before you publish.
For example, if you need $30 to cover cost, shipping and profit, then ($30 + $0.40) ÷ 0.864 is about $35.19, so your total sale amount, shipping included, should be around $35.19. Remember that sales tax is also in the base, so the real fee can be slightly higher.
What does the page not tell you?
The fee page does not list rates for promoted listings. It only says additional terms and fees may apply if you take part in advertising programs, and links to a separate page. It also does not list Store subscription costs. If you plan to use either, read those pages before you decide.
The page also shows no effective date for these fees. Fees change, so check the official page before you set prices.
Who should think twice about eBay?
Sellers of very low-priced, low-margin items, because the percentage and fixed fee together take a large share. Sellers who cannot absorb a fee on shipping and tax. Anyone who has not worked out their real cost per item. If you are comparing channels, our guide to how much Shopify costs shows a different fee structure: a monthly plan plus card fees.
Frequently asked questions
What is eBay’s fee for most categories?
As of October 2026, the fee page lists 13.6% of the total sale amount up to $7,500 per item, plus $0.30 or $0.40 per order.
Does eBay charge a fee on shipping?
The page says the total amount of the sale includes shipping costs collected from the buyer, so the final value fee applies to that amount too, with some exceptions.
How many free listings do I get?
The first 250 listings each month are free, then $0.35 per listing, according to the page.
Do I pay more when I sell to a buyer outside the US?
If you are not using eBay International Shipping, the page lists an additional 1.65% when the delivery or buyer address is outside the US.
