eBay: UK 2026 Pricing & Fee Calculator
eBay UK charges sellers very differently depending on type: UK private sellers now sell for free, while business sellers pay a category-based final value fee plus a per-order fee and VAT.
What eBay charges
| Fee | Rate |
|---|---|
| UK private sellers | Free (buyer pays Buyer Protection) |
| Business final value fee | 6.9% to 14.9% by category (most 9.9% to 12.9%) |
| Per-order fee | 30p (40p on orders over 10 pounds) |
| Regulatory operating fee | About 0.35% |
| VAT on fees | 20% (reclaimable if VAT registered) |
How the fees work
Since late 2024, UK-based private sellers pay no final value fee and no regulatory operating fee on standard sales (eBay charges the buyer a Buyer Protection fee instead). Fees can still apply if you list very high volumes, add optional listing upgrades, or post overseas.
Business sellers pay a final value fee that depends on the item category, ranging from about 6.9% to 14.9% (most everyday categories sit around 9.9% to 12.9%), plus a 30p per-order fee (40p on orders over 10 pounds), a regulatory operating fee of about 0.35%, and 20% VAT on the fees. VAT-registered sellers can reclaim that VAT. The calculator uses a typical 12.9% + 30p business rate.
There is a maximum final value fee cap of 250 pounds per item in most categories, and Top Rated Sellers get a 10% discount on the variable fee. eBay Motors uses flat insertion and sale fees instead of percentages.
Check the official pricing
Fees change. Confirm the current rate at eBay UK seller fees.