eBay fees UK (2026): use custom mode to estimate profit

Published on February 4, 2026

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Quick answer

If you’re searching “ebay fees uk” or “ebay fee calculator uk”, the most reliable approach is to use your official UK fee table and plug the percentages/fixed fees into a calculator. eBay UK fees can differ by category and seller type, so a one-size-fits-all table is often inaccurate.

What to include in your UK fee estimate

Final value fee: percentage applied to your fee base (often the order total).
Per-order fee: fixed fee per order (if your selling plan applies it).
Promoted Listings: optional ad rate (%) when you use ads.
Cross-border / FX: extra percentages when selling internationally or converting payouts.
Your costs: item cost (COGS) and shipping cost you pay.

For a US-specific breakdown, see eBay selling fees explained (2026).

Use the calculator (UK)

Open eBay calculator (GBP custom mode)Open demo inputs

After switching to GBP custom mode, update the final value fee % and any per-order fee to match your category and seller type.

Custom mode settings (recommended workflow)

Set Currency to GBP.
Set Fee schedule to Custom rate.
Enter your Final value fee rate (%) from the official UK table for your category.
If your plan has one, enable Per-order fee and enter the fixed amount.
Add your costs (COGS + shipping you pay) to see net profit and margin.

Tip: Use the toggles for international fee and currency conversion only when they apply to that specific sale.

Official sources

eBay UK selling fees (official help page)

FAQ

What are eBay fees in the UK?

It depends on whether you sell as a private seller or business seller, and on your category. A common modeling approach is: final value fee % × order total, plus any per-order fee and optional Promoted Listings and other add-ons.

Why can’t a calculator show exact UK rates for every category?

eBay fee tables vary by category, seller type (private vs business), and can change. This calculator supports a custom-rate mode so you can enter your official percentage and any fixed per-order fee for your situation.

Do eBay fees apply to shipping and tax?

The fee base is typically the total amount of the sale (item price plus buyer-paid shipping and sometimes applicable tax). Use the calculator toggle for whether to include tax in the fee base.

How do I estimate profit after eBay fees?

Use: profit = revenue received − (eBay fees + item cost + shipping cost). Add Promoted Listings and other fees if you use them.