eBay Fee Calculator UK
Business seller rates (most common category rate). Private selling is free on eBay UK.
Your Sale
Materials, labour and postage cost — for profit estimates
Your eBay Results
Enter a selling price — fees update instantly as you type.
MakerCalc provides estimates based on the information entered and the latest fee information we have verified. Marketplace fees, taxes and seller-specific charges can vary. Always confirm important pricing decisions against your marketplace account and official documentation.
What eBay fees are included?
| Fee | Rate | Applied to |
|---|---|---|
| Final value feeCategory-dependent (roughly 5%–14.9%); 11.9% is the most common mainstream rate. Calculated on the total sale amount including postage. | 11.9% + VAT | Item price + postage |
| Per-order fee£0.30 for orders of £10 or less, £0.40 above £10 (since 12 Feb 2026). | £0.30 / £0.40 + VAT | Item price + postage |
| Regulatory operating fee0.35% of the total sale amount for UK-based business sellers. | 0.35% + VAT | Item price + postage |
Worked example
Selling an item for £25.00 with £3.50 postage (£28.50 total, non-VAT-registered seller):
- Final value fee11.9% of £28.50
- £4.07
- Per-order fee£0.40
- £0.48
- Regulatory operating fee0.35% of £28.50
- £0.12
- Estimated total eBay fees
- £4.67
- You keep
- £23.83
Frequently asked questions
What eBay fees does this calculator include?
Final value fee, Per-order fee, Regulatory operating fee. Optional costs such as advertising can be switched on separately.
Do eBay fees apply to postage?
Yes — eBay’s main fees are calculated on the item price plus the postage you charge the customer, and this calculator does the same.
Is VAT included?
For UK sellers who aren’t VAT-registered, 20% VAT is added on top of eBay’s fees — the calculator includes it by default and you can switch it off if you’re VAT-registered.
How up to date are these fees?
The rates were last checked against official documentation on 1 October 2026. Marketplace fees change — always confirm significant decisions against your own seller account.
Fee verification
Last checked: 1 October 2026 · Country: United Kingdom · Currency: GBP
- https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/fees-business-sellers-activated-managed-payments?id=4809
- https://www.ebay.co.uk/sellercentre/news/2026-january/rate-card-change
- These are business seller rates. UK private sellers pay no selling fees (buyers pay a Buyer Protection fee instead).
- Final value fees vary by category and can tier down on higher-value items — check the eBay rate card for your category.
- Fees shown exclude then add 20% VAT for UK sellers (reclaimable if VAT-registered).
Does a number here not match your actual statement? Report a wrong fee — every report is checked against the official documentation.