eBay Fees Calculator UK
Work out your seller fees and net profit when selling on eBay UK. This calculator helps you understand the costs before you list your item.
Item Details
Fee Settings
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Total eBay Fees
£13.74
Net Profit
£91.26
Effective Fee Percentage
13.09%
Fee Breakdown
Final Value Fee (12.8%)
£13.44
Fixed Per-Order Fee
£0.30
Promoted Listing Fee
£0.00
Understanding Your eBay Seller Fees
Selling on eBay is a popular way to reach a massive audience, but it is important to understand the fee structure to price your items correctly and ensure you make a profit. The main fees are a final value fee and a fixed charge per order since eBay introduced its own managed payments system.
The final value fee is the largest portion of the cost. For most categories, this is 12.8% of the total transaction amount, which includes both the item price and the postage cost. On top of this, there is a fixed fee of £0.30 for every order. You can use our Percentage Calculator to quickly work out these figures.
Fee Calculation Example
If you sell a book for £10 and charge £3.50 for postage, your total sale is £13.50. The final value fee would be 12.8% of £13.50 (£1.73). Adding the £0.30 fixed fee brings your total fees to £2.03. This Calculator Site tool automates this for you.
Minimising Fees & Maximising Profit
To increase visibility, you can use Promoted Listings, an optional advertising fee. It is also worth aiming for 'Top Rated Seller' status to get a 10% discount on final value fees. For more detailed financial planning, check our Profit Margin Calculator.
12.8%
Standard Final Value Fee
£0.30
Fixed Per-Order Fee
10%
Top Rated Seller Discount
How to use this Calculator Site tool
Enter your item's final sale price, the postage cost you will charge the buyer, and any promoted listing percentage. The calculator will instantly show you a full breakdown of your fees and, most importantly, the net profit you will receive in your bank account. You can also compare scenarios with our VAT Calculator.
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