eBay Fee Calculator 2026 rates
eBay's final value fee changes by category and is charged on the full order total — shipping and tax included. Pick your category for the exact rate. Verified July 2026.
Your breakdown
- Final value fee
- Per-order fee
- Total fees
- Effective rate
- Your payout
eBay final value fees by category (2026)
| Category | Final value fee | Per-order fee |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% | $0.30–0.40 |
| Athletic shoes over $150 | 8% | None |
| Trading cards | 13.25% | $0.30–0.40 |
| Jewelry & watches | 15% | $0.30–0.40 |
| Coins & bullion | 13.25% | $0.30–0.40 |
| Guitars & basses | 6.7% | $0.30–0.40 |
| Books, DVDs, music | 15.3% | $0.30–0.40 |
Rates apply up to $7,500 per item; the portion above drops to 2.35%. Jewelry & watches use 15% up to $5,000, then 9%. International sales add 1.65%.
Is an eBay Store worth it?
Only Basic and higher Stores lower the final value fee. A Basic Store runs $21.95/month billed annually ($27.95 month-to-month) and cuts most categories from 13.6% to 12.7% — a 0.9-point saving — plus more free listings. On fee savings alone it pays for itself at around $2,440 in monthly sales ($21.95 ÷ 0.9%). The cheapest Starter Store ($4.95/month billed annually) adds free listings but no final value fee discount. Savings differ by category (none for books, media and guitars), so toggle the Store checkbox above to see your own number.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does eBay take per sale in 2026?
For most categories, eBay charges a 13.6% final value fee plus a per-order fee ($0.30 for orders $10 or under, $0.40 above). The 13.6% applies to the full order total — including the shipping and sales tax the buyer pays, not just the item price. Some categories differ: athletic shoes over $150 are 8% with no per-order fee, trading cards 13.25%, jewelry 15%.
Does a Store subscription lower fees?
Only from the Basic tier up. A Basic Store ($21.95/month billed annually, $27.95 month-to-month) lowers most categories from 13.6% to 12.7% and adds free listings. The cheapest Starter Store ($4.95/month annually) gives more free listings but no final value fee discount. On fee savings alone, Basic pays off at roughly $2,400+ in monthly sales — see the break-even note below the calculator.
Why is eBay charging fees on tax and shipping?
Since 2021 eBay calculates the final value fee on the entire order total, including buyer-paid shipping and sales tax. Pricing shipping into a "free shipping" listing does not avoid it — the fee follows the total the buyer pays.
What extra fees can push my rate higher?
International sales add a 1.65% cross-border fee. Sellers rated "Below Standard" pay a 6% surcharge on top of final value fees. Promoted Listings (optional ad boost) adds whatever ad rate you set. This calculator shows the base mandatory fee only.