Overview
Selling on eBay as a private seller residing in the United Kingdom is free, simple, and safe. Sellers are entitled to 300 free listings each month and do not pay final value fees or regulatory operating fees when an item is sold. Fees only apply in the case of additional listings beyond the free limit, for optional upgrades, or for deliveries to international addresses. This documentation provides a detailed explanation of all applicable fees, exceptions, and general conditions.
Different fees for business sellers and vehicles
The fees described in this documentation apply exclusively to private sellers in the United Kingdom (excluding vehicles).
For further information, please refer to the dedicated sections:
Free selling for UK private sellers
For private sellers in the United Kingdom (excluding vehicles), it is free to list and sell items on eBay. No final value fees or regulatory operating fees apply.
However, fees are applied in the following cases:
- Listings beyond the 300 free monthly limit
- Adding optional upgrades
- Shipping to international addresses
Sellers outside the United Kingdom are subject to additional fees (see dedicated section).
Insertion fees
- Private sellers: 300 free listings per month (400 with an eBay Shop subscription).
- Beyond the free threshold: £0.35 for each additional listing.
- Insertion fees are non-refundable.
Specific rules:
- Automatic renewals: do not consume free listings and do not generate extra costs.
- Manual relists: are counted as a new listing.
- Listings with multiple quantities or variations: only one insertion fee applies.
International fee
For sellers registered in the United Kingdom, an international fee of 3% applies if the buyer enters a delivery address outside the UK.
The fee is calculated on the total sale amount (item price, shipping costs, applicable taxes).
eBay Shop subscription
- Monthly cost: £19.99
- Benefits: +100 free listings (total 400 per month) with special duration upgrade included.
- Beyond this threshold, each extra listing costs £0.35.
Dispute fee
If a seller is found responsible for a chargeback or a disputed amount, a fee of £16.80 per dispute will be charged.
Currency conversion fee
When selling items on international eBay sites, funds may be converted into another currency.
- Conversion: applied at eBay’s transactional exchange rate (base rate + conversion margin).
- UK sellers: a fee of 2.5% is applied on the conversion.
- Non-UK sellers: please check the dedicated fee page for your country.
Fees for private sellers outside the United Kingdom
In addition to insertion fees and optional upgrades, the following apply:
- Final value fees: 12.8% on the total sale amount + £0.30 per order.
- For amounts over £5,000 (single item): 3% on the exceeding portion.
- For sneakers (men/women) ≥ £100: 8% + £0.30.
- Regulatory operating fee: 0.42% of the total sale amount.
- International fee: variable depending on the country of residence.
- Classified Ads listings (some categories): variable fee with no final value fee or regulatory fee.
| Category | Insertion fee |
|---|---|
| Business, Office & Industrial | £9.99 |
| Property | £35 |
| Holidays & Travel | £15 |
Additional terms and conditions
- In case of a refund or cancelled sale, you may receive a credit (see credit policy).
- Fees include VAT at 20% (except advertising, where VAT may be added).
- Fees and conditions depend on the eBay site used (UK, US, DE, etc.).
- If payment fails, eBay may suspend or limit services.
- The listing may not immediately appear in search results (up to 24h).
- Fees do not guarantee exclusivity: eBay may display third-party ads or listings.
- Shop subscriptions are subject to specific terms and conditions.
Conclusion
Selling on eBay as a private seller in the United Kingdom is advantageous thanks to free listings and the absence of standard selling fees. Fees only apply in specific cases, such as optional upgrades, listings beyond the free limit, or international shipping. Sellers residing outside the UK must instead take into account additional fees and specific conditions for their country. This guide provides a clear and detailed overview of fees, useful for planning your selling activity effectively.