Looking for standard eBay selling fees? Visit our Selling fees page.
The illustrative example below breaks down the fees into a commission fee and payment processing fee to provide greater clarity and simplify comparison with other live selling platforms.
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Coins, Bullion, Sneakers* |
All other categories |
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Commission fee |
4% of total amount of the sale Capped at max $100 commission per item |
6% of total amount of the sale Capped at max $100 commission per item |
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Payment processing fee |
2.9% of total amount of the sale + $0.30 per order** |
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Total |
6.9% (4% + 2.9%) + $0.30 per order fee 4% commission fee capped at $100 per item |
8.9% (6% + 2.9%) + $0.30 per order fee 6% commission fee capped at $100 per item |
Promotion
Through Dec 31, 2026: $0.10 per order fee on orders $10 or less.
The amount charged will be displayed as a combined final value fee.
All fees displayed on this page are exclusive of applicable taxes.
* Coins represent all Coins & Paper Money categories (except Bullion). Bullion represents category Coins & Paper Money > Bullion. Sneakers represent select Clothing, Shoes & Accessories categories including: Men > Men's Shoes > Athletic Shoes & Women > Women's Shoes > Athletic Shoes.
** Payment processing fee includes a $0.30 per order fee. Fees are shown separately for transparency and easier comparison with other live selling platforms.
How we calculate the final value fee for eBay Live sales
Two types of fees apply to each item sold:
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The commission fee covers eBay’s platform services, including stream support and selling tools, applications and features etc., and is calculated as a percentage of the final sale price including shipping and tax.
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The payment processing fees covers payment handling, transaction processing, per order fee and related services involved in completing a sale on eBay Live.
Both fees are charged on the total amount of the sale as one amount, including the item price, any handling charges, shipping costs and taxes collected from the buyer, sales tax, and any other applicable fees.
You will be charged the two fees as a combined fee, as follows:
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Coins, Bullion, Sneakers:
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6.9% (4% + 2.9%) on the first $2,500 (4% x $2,500 = $100 cap on the commission fee) of the sale
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then 2.9% on the portion over $2,500. No commission fee is paid on the portion over $2,500 as the $100 cap has already been reached. Only the 2.9% payment processing fee applies
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plus $0.30 per order fee
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All other categories:
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8.9% (6% + 2.9%) on the first $1,667 (6% x $1,667 = $100 cap on the commission fee) of the sale
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then 2.9% on the portion over $1,667
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plus $0.30 per order fee
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What qualifies as an eBay Live transaction
eBay Live transactions are any purchases or commitments to purchase made during an eBay Live event. All case break purchases or commitments to purchase, even when made outside of an event, are considered eBay Live transactions. eBay Live fees apply to these transactions.
Purchases or bid commitments made outside of a Live event, after an event ends, or through the standard eBay marketplace aren’t considered eBay Live transactions. These are treated as standard eBay orders and are subject to eBay marketplace fees.
What counts as an eBay Live order
Each purchase made during an eBay Live event is considered a separate order at checkout and has its own per-order fee.
Sellers may later combine separate orders into one shipment to help reduce shipping costs.
Insertion fees
There is currently no insertion fee for eBay Live listings. If your listing starts within the eBay Marketplace and moves to eBay Live, eBay will credit the insertion fee no later than 30 calendar days from the date that the listing was imported to a Live event.
Promoted Listings General ad fees
Promoted Listings General helps sellers reach more buyers and increase visibility for eligible listings across eBay, while only paying an ad fee when a promoted item sells.
When it comes to eBay Live transactions, there is a specific fee policy for listings using a general campaign strategy.
- eBay does not charge ad fees for listings, promoted using a general strategy, that sell via eBay Live.
- In some cases, the ad fee may be charged before the transaction is identified as an eBay Live sale. If that happens, eBay will credit the ad fee back after the transaction is reclassified as an eBay Live transaction.
- Exclusions: This policy applies exclusively to listings promoted using a general strategy. Other advertising products, such as "cost-per-click" ads, are not eligible for this fee waiver.
Returns and refunds
Fee credits related to returns and refund policy follow the eBay Marketplace fee credit policy. Please see our page on Fee credits for more information.