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- Start getting paid on eBay
Getting paid for items you’ve sold on eBay is simple. Your buyers can choose from a range of payment methods, eBay manages the end-to-end payments process, and you receive your funds directly in your bank account. You can find an overview of the payment options that are usually added automatically on our Accepted payment methods help page.
2 min article - Registering as a seller
When you register as an eBay seller, we'll confirm your identity, bank account details for payouts, and business details if applicable.
4 min article - Updating your bank account details for payouts
As an eBay seller, you’ll receive your payouts in your linked bank account. If your bank account details aren't up to date, or if you want to receive payouts to a different account, you'll need to update your bank account details from the Payments tab in Seller Hub, or from Payments in My eBay.
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- Fees for private sellers
It's free, easy and safe to sell on eBay for UK-based private sellers. You get 300 free listings every month, and you only pay fees for optional listing upgrades or if you deliver to an overseas address.
20 min article - Fees for business sellers
We charge two main types of fees when you sell on eBay – fees when you create your listing (for example, listing fees and listing upgrade fees), and transaction fees when your item sells (final value fees, regulatory operating fee and international fee, if applicable).
16 min article - Fees for selling vehicles on eBay Motors
The fees for listing and selling a vehicle on eBay Motors are different to those in other categories, but the overall structure is the same. We charge a listing fee when you create your listing and a final value fee when your vehicle is sold. You'll also pay fees for any optional listing upgrades and supplemental services you use.
4 min article - Reconciling your eBay sales transactions
When managing your business, it’s important to have access to all your sales and transaction information. eBay provides a detailed, end-to-end breakdown of all your selling activity, so you can make sure your internal records are accurate and up to date.
4 min article - Taxes and import charges
When you sell on eBay, you're responsible for complying with all applicable tax laws. If you ship a package internationally, you should inform them about the potential import charges they'll need to pay when they receive their item. The import charges are usually due once the package arrives in the destination country. In certain countries, and in line with local legislation, eBay will collect import taxes from buyers. In these cases, eBay will display the taxes to the buyer at checkout.
2 min article - How fees and selling costs are charged
As a seller, your fees and selling costs are automatically deducted from your sales proceeds, and the rest of your funds are paid directly into your bank account.
2 min article - Fee credits
If there was an issue with an order that you resolved, you may qualify for a credit for some or all of the fees you paid.
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- Getting paid for items you've sold
Getting paid for items you've sold on eBay is simple. Your buyers can choose from many payment methods, and you'll receive your payouts directly in your bank account. You can track all of your payouts in the Payments tab in My eBay.
3 min article - Setting up and changing your payment method for fees and selling costs
Your fees and other selling costs are automatically deducted from your sales proceeds. However, you’ll need to set up a valid payment method to cover your selling costs in case your sales proceeds are insufficient. A valid payment method includes a debit or credit card, or a linked payout bank account.
3 min article - Payments on hold
We sometimes place payments on hold to ensure your order goes smoothly or while we confirm information about your account. This helps us keep eBay a safe marketplace for buyers and sellers.
3 min article - Using the Payments tab in Seller Hub
The Payments tab in Seller Hub helps you keep track of all the payouts you receive from your eBay transactions.
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- Refunding buyers
Depending on the situation, there are a number of ways a refund can be issued. Refunds can be issued by you, or by eBay.
2 min article - Handling payment disputes
If your buyer opens a payment dispute, you can generally choose to accept the dispute, or challenge the dispute with supporting evidence.
3 min article