How eBay fees work in United Kingdom
Private sellers in the UK pay no final value fee on most items; the buyer pays a buyer protection fee. Business sellers pay a category rate (Everything Else 12.9%) on the total sale, £0.40 per order (£0.30 on orders of £10 or less) and a 0.35% regulatory operating fee, plus 20% VAT on fees.
- Private sellers get 300 free listings a month, then 35p each (not included).
- Business fees are shown including 20% VAT; VAT-registered sellers can usually reclaim it.
You receive = sale price + shipping the buyer pays − eBay fees Profit = you receive − item cost − postage you pay − other costs Margin = profit ÷ (sale price + shipping charged)
Source: eBay UK: fees for private sellers, eBay UK: fees for business sellers, eBay UK: buyer protection fee. Fees checked against eBay's official fee page on 28 September 2026. Sales tax collected by the platform is passed on to the tax authority and isn't counted as your money.
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Questions
How much does eBay take from a sale in United Kingdom?
Private sellers in the UK pay no final value fee on most items; the buyer pays a buyer protection fee. Business sellers pay a category rate (Everything Else 12.9%) on the total sale, £0.40 per order (£0.30 on orders of £10 or less) and a 0.35% regulatory operating fee, plus 20% VAT on fees.
What do I keep from a £45.00 sale on eBay?
With £8.00 shipping charged and the standard option, the fees are £0.00 and you receive £53.00. After a £12.00 item cost, £8.00 postage and £1.00 packaging, the profit is £32.00.
Is this calculator made by eBay?
No. It's an independent calculator. eBay is a trademark of its owner. Fees can differ by category, account and promotions, so check a real sale's fee breakdown.