Fee schedule · Updated October 2026
eBay Fees
eBay fees in 2026 are a final value fee on the total sale — item price plus shipping and tax — plus a small per-order fee. Most categories pay 13.6%, but books, trading cards, watches, jewelry, shoes and guitars all have their own rates, and Store subscribers pay less. This page lists every rate we use in our calculators.
Fees checked October 2026 · US fee schedule
eBay final value fees by category (2026)
| Category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% of total |
| Books, DVDs & Movies, Music | 15.3% of total |
| Trading Cards | 13.25% of total |
| Watches | 15% to $1,000, then 6.5% to $7,500, then 3% |
| Women’s Handbags | 15% (9% on the portion over $2,000) |
| Jewelry | 15% (9% on the portion over $5,000) |
| Athletic Shoes | 13.6% under $150; 8% at $150+, no per-order fee |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% of total |
| Heavy Equipment | 3% to $15,000, then 0.5% |
| Portion of any sale over $7,500 (standard categories) | 2.35% |
Per-order fee and Store rates
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per-order fee (order total $10 or less) | $0.30 |
| Per-order fee (order total over $10) | $0.40 |
| Store subscriber — most categories | 12.7% instead of 13.6% |
| Promoted Listings ad rate | Your chosen % of the total, on top of the final value fee |
Final value fees apply to the total amount the buyer pays — item price, shipping charged and any sales tax — not just the item price. That is why charging shipping does not dodge the fee: it is inside the fee base. Use the eBay fee calculator to run your exact category and price, or the eBay Store calculator to see whether a subscription pays for itself.
What you keep on a $50 sale
| Scenario | Fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories, no Store | $7.20 | $42.80 |
| Most categories, with Store (12.7%) | $6.75 | $43.25 |
| Guitars & Basses (6.7%) | $3.75 | $46.25 |
| Most categories + 5% Promoted Listings | $9.70 | $40.30 |
All four rows assume a $50 sale with no shipping charged. The Store row saves $0.45 per $50 sale — the break-even question is how many sales cover the monthly subscription, which the Store calculator answers.
eBay fee change history
- October 2026 — full review. All rates on this page re-checked against eBay’s published fee schedule; no change to the 13.6% headline rate.
- 2026 — category rates in force. The category matrix above (including the 2.35% rate on portions over $7,500 and the Store 12.7% rate) is the schedule our calculators use.
- Earlier — per-order fee. The $0.30 / $0.40 per-order fee applies on top of the final value fee on every order.
See the Fee Change Tracker for dated entries across all marketplaces.
How to pay less in eBay fees
- Check your category before listing. A $50 guitar costs $3.75 in fees; the same $50 in a 13.6% category costs $7.20 — nearly double. List in the right category.
- Do the Store math. A Store saves 0.9% per sale ($0.45 on $50). If you sell enough volume to cover the subscription, it pays; if not, it does not. Run the eBay Store calculator.
- Use Promoted Listings deliberately. A 5% ad rate adds $2.50 to a $50 sale. It can be worth it for slow stock, but it stacks on top of the final value fee — check the Promoted Listings calculator first.
- Remember the fee base. Because fees apply to item + shipping + tax, free shipping does not reduce fees — it just moves the cost onto you. Price with the full total in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is eBay’s final value fee in 2026?
13.6% of the total sale (item + shipping + tax) for most categories, plus a $0.30 or $0.40 per-order fee. Some categories differ — see the table above.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee applies to the total amount the buyer pays, including shipping charged and sales tax.
Is an eBay Store worth it for fees?
A Store lowers most categories from 13.6% to 12.7%, saving $0.45 per $50 sale. Whether it pays depends on your monthly sales volume versus the subscription cost — see the Store calculator.
How do Promoted Listings fees work?
You choose an ad rate percentage; eBay charges that percentage of the total sale on top of the final value fee, only when the promoted listing sells.
Related tools & resources
- eBay fee calculator — full category matrix and per-sale fees
- eBay Store calculator — is a Store worth it?
- eBay Promoted Listings calculator — fee + ad rate stacking
- All-platform fee comparator — rank 9 marketplaces by your payout
- Marketplace fee comparison chart — all platforms side by side
- Fee Change Tracker — dated fee changes
Estimate only — not tax or business advice. Fees checked October 2026. eBay is a trademark of eBay Inc.; this site is not affiliated with eBay.