What is the eBay final value fee?
The final value fee is the main fee eBay charges on every sale. It's a percentage of your total transaction amount — item price plus shipping plus handling — charged when your item sells and the buyer pays.
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For most categories, the final value fee is 13.6% (or 12.7% with a Basic Store or higher). On top of this, eBay adds a flat per-order fee of $0.30-$0.40.
This is separate from insertion fees (listing fees) and optional fees like promoted listings. Every seller pays the final value fee on every completed sale, regardless of selling plan or store subscription.
2026 final value fee rates by category
Standard rate categories (13.6% / 12.7% with store)
Most eBay categories charge the standard rate:
- Home & Garden
- Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
- Sporting Goods
- Toys & Hobbies
- Collectibles & Art
- Business & Industrial
- Health & Beauty
- Cell Phones & Accessories
- Pet Supplies
Higher rate categories
| Category | No Store | Basic Store+ |
|---|---|---|
| Books, DVDs, Music | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Jewelry & Watches (up to $5,000) | 15.0% | 14.55% |
| Women's Handbags (up to $2,000) | 15.0% | 14.55% |
| Women's Bags & Handbags ($2,000+) | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Lower rate categories
| Category | No Store | Basic Store+ |
|---|---|---|
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% | 3.5% |
| Heavy Equipment (up to $15,000) | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Heavy Equipment ($15,000+) | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Athletic Shoes ($150+) | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| NFTs | 5.0% | 5.0% |
High-value item discounts
For expensive items, eBay reduces the fee on the portion above a threshold:
| Category | Threshold | Rate above threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | $7,500 | 2.35% |
| Jewelry & Watches | $5,000 | 9.0% |
| Women's Handbags | $2,000 | 9.0% |
| Heavy Equipment | $15,000 | 0.5% |
How to calculate the eBay final value fee
The formula
Final Value Fee = (Item Price + Shipping + Handling) × Category Rate + Per-Order Fee
Example calculations
$30 Home & Garden item, free shipping, no store:
Fee basis: $30.00
Final value fee (13.6%): $4.08
Per-order fee: +$0.40
Total fee: $4.48
Effective rate: 14.9%
$75 Clothing item, $8 shipping, Basic Store:
Fee basis: $83.00
Final value fee (12.7%): $10.54
Per-order fee: +$0.40
Total fee: $10.94
Effective rate: 13.2%
$200 Watch, free shipping, no store:
Fee basis: $200.00
Final value fee (15.0%): $30.00
Per-order fee: +$0.40
Total fee: $30.40
Effective rate: 15.2%
$8,000 Jewelry item, free shipping, Basic Store:
First $5,000 (14.55%): $727.50
Remaining $3,000 (9.0%): $270.00
Per-order fee: +$0.40
Total fee: $997.90
Effective rate: 12.5%
Use our eBay Fee Calculator to run your exact numbers instantly.
What affects your eBay final value fee rate
Store subscription
Basic Store and above reduces the final value fee by approximately 0.9% in most categories. This alone saves $9 per $1,000 in sales. If you sell $2,500+/month, the Basic Store ($21.95/month) pays for itself through fee savings. Full details: eBay Store Subscription Guide.
Seller performance level
Your seller rating directly impacts fees:
Top Rated Plus: 10% discount Qualifying listings from Top Rated sellers get 10% off the percentage portion of the final value fee (not the per-order fee). Requirements:
- Same-day or 1-business-day handling
- 30-day or longer free returns
Example: 13.6% fee becomes 12.24% with Top Rated Plus discount.
Below Standard: +6% penalty Sellers with poor metrics pay 6% more on all final value fees. A 13.6% category becomes 19.6%.
High INAD rate: +5% penalty Sellers with excessive "Item Not As Described" returns pay 5% more in affected categories.
International sales
US sellers pay an additional 1.65% international fee on sales to buyers outside the US. This is separate from the final value fee but effectively increases your total fee rate.
Tip: Using eBay International Shipping for eligible listings exempts you from the 1.65% fee.
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Final value fee vs. other eBay fees
| Fee | What it is | When charged |
|---|---|---|
| Final value fee | 12.7-15.3% of sale + $0.30-$0.40 | Every completed sale |
| Insertion fee | $0.05-$0.35 per listing | When you exceed free listing allowance |
| Promoted Listings | 2-10% of sale | When ad-attributed sale occurs |
| International fee | 1.65% of sale | Sales to non-US buyers |
| Store subscription | $4.95-$299.95/month | Monthly (optional) |
The final value fee is the only unavoidable selling fee on eBay. All others are optional or conditional.
How to reduce your eBay final value fee
1. Get a Basic Store ($21.95/month)
The 0.9% fee reduction saves money at $2,500+/month in sales. The math is simple: $2,500 × 0.009 = $22.50 — it pays for itself.
2. Achieve Top Rated Plus status
The 10% discount on the percentage portion saves $0.50-$1.50+ per sale depending on item price. Requirements: same-day or 1-day handling + 30-day free returns.
3. Sell in lower-fee categories
If you have flexibility in what you sell, lower-fee categories mean higher margins. Guitars (6.7%), heavy equipment (3%), and athletic shoes over $150 (8%) have significantly lower rates than the standard 13.6%.
4. Sell higher-value items
The tiered rate structure means items above $7,500 drop to 2.35% on the excess portion. High-value sales have lower effective fee rates.
5. Maintain good seller metrics
Avoid the Below Standard (+6%) and High INAD (+5%) penalties. These can nearly double your effective fee rate and devastate margins.
FAQ
What is the eBay final value fee for 2026?
The eBay final value fee for 2026 is 12.7-15.3% of the total sale amount (item price + shipping) depending on category, plus a $0.30-$0.40 per-order flat fee. Most categories charge 13.6% without a store or 12.7% with a Basic Store subscription or higher.
How is the eBay final value fee calculated?
The final value fee is calculated on the total transaction: item price + shipping charges + any handling fees. Multiply this total by your category's fee rate (12.7-15.3%), then add the per-order fee ($0.30 for orders under $10, $0.40 for orders over $10).
What is the eBay final listing fee?
"Final listing fee" is another name for the final value fee — the percentage-based fee eBay charges when your item sells. It's not a listing (insertion) fee. The final value fee applies to completed sales only, while insertion fees are charged when you create or renew a listing.
What is the eBay final sale fee?
The eBay final sale fee (formally called the final value fee) is 12.7-15.3% of your total sale amount plus a $0.30-$0.40 per-order fee. This is eBay's commission on every completed transaction. It's calculated on the full amount including shipping charges.
Does eBay charge the final value fee on shipping?
Yes. eBay calculates the final value fee on the total transaction amount, which includes shipping and handling charges. A $50 item with $10 shipping means the final value fee applies to $60. Whether you charge shipping separately or offer free shipping at a higher price, the total fees are identical.
Can I avoid the eBay final value fee?
No. The final value fee is charged on every completed sale — there's no way to avoid it entirely. You can reduce it by subscribing to a Basic Store or higher (saves ~0.9%), achieving Top Rated Plus status (10% discount on percentage portion), or selling in lower-fee categories.
Next steps
- Calculate your exact fees — eBay Fee Calculator
- See all eBay fees — eBay Fees Explained
- Evaluate store subscriptions — eBay Store Subscription Guide
- Optimize for search — eBay Cassini Algorithm
- Improve titles — eBay Title Optimization
- Create better listings — AI Listing Generator for eBay
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