eBay UK Fee Calculator 2025 - FREE Selling for Private Sellers
eBay UK fee calculator for 2025. Great news: UK private sellers pay NO final value fees! Calculate your profit when selling on eBay.co.uk.
Private sellers pay no final value fees on domestic sales. You only pay fees for international sales or optional upgrades.
The price the buyer pays (GBP)
Leave 0 for free shipping
What you paid for the item
What you'll pay to ship
Total eBay United Kingdom Fees
£0.00
0.00% of sale
You Keep
£50.00
After eBay fees
Your Profit
£35.00
70.00% margin
ROI (Return on Investment)
350.00%
On £10.00 investment
Effective Fee Rate
0.00%
International fees only
Fee Breakdown
Profit Calculation
💡 eBay United Kingdom Tips
• 🎉 NO final value fees for UK private sellers!
• 300 free listings per month (400 with Store)
• 3% international fee for overseas deliveries
• 35p per listing after free allocation used
• Business sellers have different fee structures
🎉 Free Selling on eBay UK!
UK-based private sellers pay NO final value fees on domestic sales. This makes eBay UK one of the best platforms for selling in the UK!
eBay UK Fee Structure 2025
eBay UK offers FREE selling for private sellers based in the UK. Unlike eBay US where sellers pay 13.6% final value fees, UK private sellers keep 100% of their sale price (minus shipping costs).
What UK Private Sellers Pay
| Fee Type | Rate | When Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Final Value Fee | 0% FREE | Domestic UK sales |
| Listing Fee | 35p | After 300 free listings/month |
| International Fee | 3% | Deliveries outside UK |
| Dispute Fee | £16.80 | If you lose a chargeback |
Free Listings Allowance
| Seller Type | Free Listings/Month |
|---|---|
| Private Seller (no store) | 300 |
| eBay Shop Subscriber | 400 |
After using your free listings, each additional listing costs 35p.
Optional Listing Upgrades (Paid)
| Upgrade | Price | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Subtitle | £2 | Extra text below title |
| Gallery Plus | £2.50 | Larger preview images |
| Second Category | 35p | List in 2 categories |
| Reserve Price | 4% (max £150) | Set minimum bid price |
Who Qualifies as a Private Seller?
To benefit from free selling, you must be:
- A UK-based individual (not a business)
- Selling personal items (not for regular profit)
- Not operating as a trade or business
If you sell regularly for profit, HMRC may consider you a trader, and you should register as a business seller (which has different fees).
When Fees Do Apply
1. International Sales (3%)
If you ship to an address outside the UK, eBay charges a 3% international fee on the total sale amount.
Example: £100 item shipped to France
- Final Value Fee: £0 (FREE)
- International Fee: £100 × 3% = £3.00
- Total Fees: £3.00
- You Keep: £97.00
2. Exceeding Free Listings
If you list more than 300 items in a month (400 with Store):
- 35p per listing for each additional item
3. Listing Upgrades
Optional features like subtitles or Gallery Plus have fees as listed above.
UK vs US eBay Fees Comparison
| Aspect | eBay UK (Private) | eBay US |
|---|---|---|
| Final Value Fee | 0% FREE | 13.6% |
| Per-Order Fee | None | $0.30-$0.40 |
| Free Listings | 300/month | 250/month |
| International Fee | 3% | 1.65% |
UK sellers save ~14% compared to US sellers!
💡 Tips for eBay UK Sellers
- Maximize free listings: Use all 300 (or 400 with Store) before paying
- Consider international sales: 3% fee is still lower than most platforms
- Use eBay Shipping: Get discounted Royal Mail and Evri rates
- Avoid relisting manually: Auto-relists don’t count against free allowance
- Upgrade to Store: £19.99/month gives you 100 extra free listings
eBay Shop Subscription (UK)
For £19.99/month, you get:
- 400 free listings (vs 300 without)
- Shop branding and customization
- Better analytics and tools
- Free special duration upgrade
This is worth it if you regularly list more than 300 items or want extra features.
Business Seller Fees (Not Private)
If you’re a registered business seller, fees are different:
- 12.8% final value fee (most categories)
- 30p per-order fee
- Regulatory operating fee: 0.45%
Business sellers should use the standard eBay fee calculator instead.
Compare eBay UK to Other Platforms
| Platform | UK Fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| eBay UK | FREE | Best for UK sellers! |
| Vinted | FREE | Buyer pays fees |
| Depop | 0% selling fee | 3.3% + £0.45 payment fee |
| Poshmark UK | 20% | Higher but includes shipping |
| FREE local | 5% for shipped |
Frequently Asked Questions
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