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eBay Fee Calculator (UK)
eBay's final value fee is a percentage that varies by category, charged on the item price plus shipping, plus a small fixed amount per order. High-volume sellers usually also pay a store subscription.
All amounts in GBP. One unit = one order.
| Where the money goes | Amount |
|---|
Break-even price: £10.83 — below this you lose money on every sale.
Work backwards from the profit you want.
This accounts for the item price, shipping charged, every active fee, your item cost, shipping cost and monthly fixed costs spread over the units above.
On the example above, eBay takes 13.6% of every sale. That is the number to compare, not the headline percentage — the fixed fees and the shipping-inclusive fee base are what make the effective rate diverge from the advertised one.
The full fee schedule
Every charge eBay applies to a United Kingdom order, and when each one bites.
| Fee | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Final value fee | 12.8% | Typical rate for most categories in the UK. |
| Per-order fee | £0.30 / item | £0.30 per order on most categories. |
How the maths works
The calculator does exactly three things: it builds the fee base, applies every active fee, then subtracts your costs. No hidden steps.
Optional fees such as promotions are excluded from those percentages until you switch them on, because they only apply to a share of orders. When enabled, they simply add to the rate.
What this calculator leaves out
- Prices shown in GBP. VAT is not modelled.
Common questions
Is the final value fee charged on shipping?
Yes, on most categories eBay charges the final value fee on the total order value including shipping and handling. Charging $10 shipping instead of $10 extra on the item price does not reduce the fee.
Why does my category show a different fee?
eBay sets final value fees per category, and some categories carry a fixed portion plus a percentage that changes with the total order value. The 13.25% figure here is a typical blended rate — replace it with your category's exact number before making pricing decisions.
Is a store subscription worth it?
Put the subscription in the monthly fixed costs field and compare the per-unit net with and without it. As a rule of thumb, a subscription only wins once the included listings and lower fees exceed the flat cost — usually at meaningful monthly volume.
Where these numbers come from
Rates on this page: draft, awaiting verification · dataset updated 2026-10-26
Keep going
If the number above is worse than you expected, the fix is usually one of two things: raise the price, or move the shipping into the item price. Our reverse pricing calculator tells you the price that hits your target; the fee base guide explains why shipping is charged twice.