eBay PayPal Fee Calculator

Calculate eBay final value fees and PayPal processing fees instantly. See your total fees, net profit, and profit margin per sale.

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See every fee itemized: eBay final value fees, per-order surcharges, and PayPal processing fees. Know exactly where your money goes on each sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does eBay charge sellers?
eBay charges sellers a final value fee on each completed sale. This fee is a percentage of the total sale amount (item price plus shipping) plus a $0.30 per-order surcharge. The percentage varies by product category. Most categories pay 13.25%, while specialty categories like guitars and basses, fine jewelry, and sneakers pay reduced rates between 3% and 8.95%. eBay Store subscribers may get lower final value fees depending on their plan level.
What is the difference between eBay Managed Payments and PayPal?
eBay Managed Payments is eBay's in-house payment processing system. With Managed Payments, payment processing fees are included in the final value fee, so there is no separate PayPal charge. If you still process payments through PayPal (some international sellers), PayPal charges its own fee (typically 2.99% + $0.49) on top of eBay's fees. Most eBay sellers have been migrated to Managed Payments since 2023.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes, eBay's final value fee is calculated on the total sale amount, which includes both the item price and the shipping cost charged to the buyer. Offering "free shipping" by building the cost into the item price does not change your total fees. The same percentage is applied to the total regardless of how you split the price between item and shipping.
Do eBay Store subscriptions reduce fees?
eBay Store subscriptions can provide reduced final value fee rates and free monthly listing allowances. The savings depend on your subscription tier (Starter, Basic, Premium, Anchor, or Enterprise) and the categories you sell in. For high-volume sellers, the subscription cost can be offset by the reduced per-item fees. This calculator shows the fee impact of each store level to help you decide if a subscription is worth it.
How can I reduce my eBay selling fees?
There are several ways to reduce eBay fees. Subscribe to an eBay Store for lower final value fee rates. Sell in categories with lower fee percentages. Increase your average sale price so the $0.30 per-order surcharge becomes a smaller percentage of the total. Use eBay Managed Payments instead of PayPal to avoid double processing fees. Maintain Top Rated Seller status for additional fee discounts on eligible listings.