How eBay's US selling fees work in 2026
eBay charges two main fees: an insertion fee when you list (the first 250 listings each month are free, then $0.35 in most categories) and a final value fee when the item sells. There's no separate payment-processing fee.
- Total amount of the sale. The final value fee is charged on the item price plus shipping and handling charged to the buyer, plus sales tax and any other fees the buyer pays.
- Final value fee %. In most categories it's 13.6% of the total up to $7,500 per item, plus 2.35% of any amount above $7,500.
- Per-order fee. $0.30 if the order total is $10.00 or less, or $0.40 if it's over $10.00. It isn't charged on athletic shoes of $150 or more.
| Category | Final value fee | Insertion fee after free listings |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | $0.35 |
| Books, Movies & TV, Music (most) | 15.3% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | $0.35 |
| Coins & Paper Money; trading cards, comics, CCGs | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | $0.35 |
| Bullion | 13.6% if $7,500 or less; 7% if over | $0.35 |
| Women's Bags & Handbags | 15% if $2,000 or less; 9% if over | $0.35 |
| Jewelry & Watches (except Watches, Parts & Accessories) | 15% if $5,000 or less; 9% if over | $0.35 |
| Watches, Parts & Accessories | 15% up to $1,000, 6.5% from $1,000 to $7,500, 3% above | $0.35 |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | Free |
| Athletic shoes | 8% if $150 or more (no per-order fee); 13.6% under $150 | Free if the starting price is $150 or more |
| Heavy equipment, printing presses, food trucks | 3% up to $15,000, then 0.5% | $20 |
| NFT categories | 5% | $0.35 |
Worked examples from eBay
A phone sells for $400 with free shipping and 6% sales tax, so the total is $424. The final value fee is 13.6% × $424 + $0.40 = $58.06. With a $0.35 insertion fee, total fees are $58.41. A $9,500 trading card plus 6% tax totals $10,070, so the fee is 13.25% × $7,500 + 2.35% × $2,570 + $0.40 = $1,054.55. Select the matching options above and the calculator gives the same figures.
Extra fees to know about
- International fee: 1.65% of the total when the buyer's delivery or registered address is outside the US and you don't use eBay International Shipping.
- Below Standard sellers pay an extra 6% (7% after four or more months). A Very High "item not as described" return rate adds 5% (6% after four or more months). If both apply, only the Below Standard surcharge is charged.
- Dispute fee: $20 per dispute you're found responsible for.
- Currency conversion: 3.25% for US sellers when eBay converts funds.
- Optional upgrades (bold, subtitle, reserve price), promoted listings and eBay Store subscriptions aren't included. Store subscribers pay different rates.
Sources (official eBay page, checked 25 October 2026): eBay US selling fees. This covers eBay.com sellers with a US registered address and no eBay Store. eBay Motors vehicles, eBay Live, Store subscriptions and real estate have their own fees.
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FAQ
How much does eBay take from a sale in 2026?
In most US categories eBay takes 13.6% of the total amount of the sale (item, shipping and sales tax) up to $7,500, plus 2.35% above that, plus $0.40 per order (or $0.30 for orders of $10.00 or less). Listing is free for the first 250 listings each month.
Does eBay charge its fee on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. The final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, including shipping and handling charged to the buyer and sales tax.
Does eBay charge a separate payment processing fee?
No. eBay's final value fee includes payment processing, so there's no separate third-party processing fee.
What is eBay's international fee?
1.65% of the total amount of the sale for US sellers, charged when the buyer's delivery or registered address is outside the US and you're not using eBay International Shipping.
What are eBay's fees for sneakers?
Men's and women's athletic shoes sold for $150 or more pay 8% with no per-order fee, and their insertion fee is free when the starting price is $150 or more. Below $150 the usual 13.6% plus the per-order fee applies.