What are eBay Australia's selling fees?

eBay Australia charges a final value fee of 13.2% on most categories, plus a per-order fee of A$0.50. GST of 10% is added on top of these fees.

Does eBay Australia include GST in fees?

GST is charged on eBay's fees at 10%. This means your effective fee rate is higher than the listed rate. For example, 13.2% + 10% GST = approximately 14.52% total.

How does eBay Plus affect Australian sellers?

Items eligible for eBay Plus get better visibility in search results. While there's no direct fee reduction, the increased exposure can lead to more sales and better value for the fees paid.

What payment processing does eBay Australia use?

eBay Australia uses eBay Managed Payments, with payment processing included in the final value fee. Payouts go directly to your linked bank account.

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eBay Australia Final Value Fees (FVF) Explained

When selling on eBay Australia, the Final Value Fee (FVF) is an essential cost to consider. This fee is charged when an item sells and is calculated as a percentage of the total sale amount, plus a fixed fee per order. All fees include GST (10%).

The total sale amount includes the item price, handling charges, shipping charges, and any applicable taxes.

Standard Final Value Fees

Fixed Order Fee: $0.30 per order (all categories)
Most Categories: 13.4% up to $4,000 + 2.75% on amount over $4,000
NFTs Category: 5.5% of total sale amount
Services Category: Fixed $44.00 fee

eBay Store Subscription Fees

eBay offers different store subscription levels with reduced final value fee rates. Categories are organized into tiers with different rates:

Tier 1 (Musical Instruments): 8.03% Basic / 7.26% Featured / 6.82% Anchor
Tier 2 (Most Categories): 11.44% Basic / 10.34% Featured / 9.68% Anchor
Tier 3 (Books, Movies, Music): 12.43% Basic / 11.22% Featured / 10.56% Anchor
Tier 4 (Coins, Jewellery, Stamps): 13.09% Basic / 11.77% Featured / 11.11% Anchor

Factors That Affect eBay Final Value Fees

Seller Performance Level - Sellers rated as Below Standard incur an extra 5.5% fee on sales, while Top Rated Sellers receive a 10% discount on FVFs for qualifying listings.
Item Not as Described Returns - If your return rate for "Item Not as Described" is considered Very High in a specific category, an additional 5.5% FVF applies to sales in that category.
International Sales - An additional 1.1% fee applies when selling to international buyers.
Currency Conversion - If eBay converts your funds to a different currency, a 3.3% fee (incl. GST) is applied. For store subscribers, this fee is reduced to 3%.

eBay Promoted Listings Fees

Promoted Listings help increase product visibility on eBay Australia:

Promoted Listings Standard (Cost-Per-Sale) - You set a percentage rate, and eBay charges this fee only when a buyer clicks your ad and purchases within 30 days.
Promoted Listings Advanced (Cost-Per-Click) - You pay for each click on your listing, with access to premium ad placements.

Charity Donations & Fee Reductions

If you sell items benefiting a registered eBay charity, eBay reduces the final value fee in proportion to the donation percentage. For example, if 50% of your sale is donated, the fee is halved.