eBay Fees in Australia: Complete Breakdown (2026)
The short answer
eBay charges 0% for sellers under $25,000/year in annual sales (as of 2026). Above that, the rate is 13.4% on the first $4,000 per item, then 2.4% after that, capped at $440.
Individual sellers with annual sales under $25,000 AUD pay zero final value fees. That's a genuine $0 on every sale. Once you cross $25K/year, a 13.4% final value fee applies on the first $4,000 of each item's sale price, then 2.4% on the remainder - with a maximum of $440 per item. Payment processing is included via Managed Payments, so no separate card processing fee applies.
Fee Breakdown
| Fee Type | Rate / Amount |
|---|---|
| Final Value Fee (under $25K/year) | 0% |
| Final Value Fee (over $25K/year) | 13.4% on first $4,000, then 2.4%Maximum $440 per item |
| Payment Processing | Included in final value fee (Managed Payments) |
| Listing Fee | Free for first 250 listings/month |
| Listing Fee (over 250/month) | Small per-listing insertion fee applies |
| Store Subscription (optional) | Basic $24.95/month, Featured $59.95/month, Anchor $499.95/month |
| Buyer Pays | 4-8% buyer protection fee (separate, paid by buyer) |
What You Actually Pay
Real examples at common price points. All amounts in AUD.
| Item Price | Platform Fee | Payment Fee | Total Fees | You Receive | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | - | - | $0.00 | $25.00Under $25K/year - no fees | 0% |
| $50.00 | - | - | $0.00 | $50.00Under $25K/year - no fees | 0% |
| $100.00 | - | - | $0.00 | $100.00Under $25K/year - no fees | 0% |
| $200.00 | - | - | $0.00 | $200.00Under $25K/year - no fees | 0% |
| $500.00 | $67.00 | - | $67.00 | $433.00Over $25K/year - 13.4% FVF applies | 13.4% |
How eBay Fees Compare
| Platform | Commission | Payment Processing | Effective Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay (under $25K/year) | 0% | Included | 0% |
| eBay (over $25K/year) | 13.4% (first $4K) | Included | ~13.4% |
| Depop | 10% | 2.9% + $0.30 | ~13% |
| Grailed | 9% | 4.4% + $0.30 (PayPal) | ~13-14% |
| Poshmark | 20% (over $15) | Included | 20% |
| Etsy | 6.5% | 3% + $0.25 | ~9.5-10% |
| Facebook Marketplace (local) | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Tips to Reduce Your eBay Fees
Stay under $25,000 in annual sales to remain in the zero-fee tier. Many casual sellers never approach this threshold.
If you're above the $25K threshold and sell consistently, a store subscription reduces your final value fee rate. Run the maths - at high volume the subscription pays for itself quickly.
Offer free shipping. eBay's algorithm favours free-shipping listings and they tend to rank higher, offsetting the cost through better visibility.
Use eBay's 'Promoted Listings' (an additional optional ad cost) selectively rather than blanket - only for items with good margins.
Reconsider pricing on low-margin items. If you're above the $25K threshold, a $10 item with 13.4% in fees means you pay $1.34 to sell it - make sure it's worth the margin.
Bundle items where possible. Fewer transactions at higher prices means fewer fee calculations and often better effective rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are eBay fees really free in Australia now?
Yes - for sellers with annual sales under $25,000 AUD, eBay Australia charges zero final value fees. No catch, no fine print. Above that threshold, the standard 13.4% rate applies on the first $4,000 per item. Most casual and part-time sellers will comfortably stay under the $25K threshold.
Does eBay include payment processing in its fees?
Yes. Since eBay Managed Payments replaced PayPal, payment processing is included in the final value fee. There's no separate transaction fee. Your payout goes directly to your nominated bank account, typically within 2-3 business days of the transaction completing.
How does eBay calculate fees when I charge for postage?
If you're in the fee-paying tier (over $25K/year), eBay calculates the final value fee on the total amount - item price plus postage. So if you sell a $100 item and charge $12 postage, the fee is calculated on $112. This is why some high-volume sellers offer free postage and build the cost into the item price instead.
Do eBay Store subscriptions reduce fees?
For sellers above the $25K threshold, store subscriptions offer reduced final value fee rates compared to the standard 13.4%. They also give more free listings per month. Whether the subscription saves money depends on your volume - use eBay's fee calculator in your seller hub to model the breakeven point for your sales volume.
What is the eBay buyer protection fee?
eBay charges buyers a 4-8% buyer protection fee on top of the item price. This is paid by the buyer, not the seller. It effectively increases the price buyers see, which can affect your competitiveness. Listing at competitive prices that account for the buyer-paid fee helps maintain conversion rates.
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