Understanding eBay fees is essential to knowing whether your sales are actually profitable. Here is a complete breakdown of what eBay charges sellers in 2026.
The Final Value Fee (FVF) is eBay's primary revenue from sellers. It is calculated as a percentage of the total sale amount including shipping charged to the buyer. In 2026, standard FVF rates are approximately:
The FVF includes payment processing (previously charged separately). There is also a $0.30 per-order fee on most sales.
eBay gives most sellers a set number of free listings per month (typically 250 for non-store sellers). Above that limit, insertion fees apply per listing ($0.35 per listing in most categories). eBay Store subscribers get significantly more free listings per month and lower FVF rates.
eBay Store subscriptions reduce your FVF rate and increase your monthly free listing allotment. At higher selling volumes, the subscription cost is more than offset by fee savings. eBay store pricing starts around $7.95/month for the Basic store tier.
Net on a sale = Sale price - FVF - Insertion fee (if applicable) - Shipping cost - Item cost - Packaging cost. For a $50 item with free shipping charged to buyer, eBay takes approximately $6.93 in fees (13.25% + $0.30). Your net before item cost and packaging is approximately $43.07.
Use the RGLister fee calculator to calculate exact net on any eBay sale. Enter your sale price, shipping cost, and item cost to see your actual profit after all eBay fees.
Promoted Listings Standard charges an additional percentage (you set the rate, typically 2-10%) only when a buyer clicks your promoted ad and buys within 30 days. Promoted Listings Advanced is a cost-per-click model. Both are optional but can significantly increase visibility for high-competition items.
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