eBay Australia Fee Calculator
On eBay Australia in 2026, selling is free if your sales sit under AU$25,000 over the past 12 months. There is no transaction fee on your domestic sales, and the buyer pays a small Buyer Protection fee instead. Go over AU$25,000 and you move to a Pro plan, where the transaction fee is 13.4% up to AU$4,000, then 2.5%, plus AU$0.30 per order, GST included (the 10% is baked into the rate, not bolted on). Enter your numbers for your real profit, margin, ROI and breakeven.
Reflects the May 2026 free-selling change · rates verified 28 Jun 2026
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Private sellers pay $0.00 in eBay selling fees. Your buyer pays a small Buyer Protection fee.
Private sellers keep 100% of the sale. Your buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee of about $3.70 on top, and it never comes out of your payout.
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How much does eBay Australia take?
For most Australian sellers in 2026, eBay takes nothing on a domestic sale. Since May 2026, sellers based in Australia with under AU$25,000 in sales over the past 12 months pay no transaction fee(the fee eBay used to call the final value fee). You keep the item price and the postage. Your buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee on top, and that is the buyer's cost, not yours.
Once your sales pass AU$25,000, eBay moves you onto a Pro plan and the transaction fee comes back. For most categories that is 13.4% of the total sale (item plus postage) up to AU$4,000, then 2.5% on anything above. And every eBay fee in Australia is GST-inclusive, so the 10% GST is already inside that rate. You do not add GST on top. International orders and optional listing upgrades can still cost you a little, even under the free threshold.
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eBay Australia seller fees (2026)
Private sellers under AU$25,000 a year pay AU$0 on a domestic sale. The Pro rates below are charged on item + postage, GST included, plus a AU$0.30 fixed fee per order. Above AU$4,000 per item the standard rate steps down to 2.5%.
| Seller type | Final value fee (GST incl.) | Fixed fee |
|---|---|---|
| Private, under AU$25,000 / 12 months | AU$0 | — |
| Most categories (Pro, no Store) | 13.4% / 2.5% | AU$0.30 |
Source: eBay Australia official fee schedule, verified 28 Jun 2026. Without a Store, a Pro seller pays one flat 13.4% across most categories; a paid Pro plan unlocks lower per-category rates (being re-confirmed, not shown here). Overseas sales add 1.1% on a Pro plan, GST included.
How eBay Australia seller fees work
Australia runs a fee model unlike anywhere else on eBay. Here is every fee that can touch a sale, so the number above is the number you actually keep.
Fee-free selling under AU$25,000
If you are based in Australia and your sales over the past 12 months sit under AU$25,000, you pay no transaction fee on a domestic sale, and no per-order fee either. This is the default for most casual and part-time sellers. The AU$25,000 count is a rolling figure that includes postage and tax across all eBay sites, not just eBay.com.au. (Verify on launch.)
The transaction fee, GST included
Once you pass AU$25,000 and move to a Pro plan, eBay charges a transaction fee on the total the buyer pays (item plus postage). It is 13.4% on the first AU$4,000 of a sale and 2.5% on the part above AU$4,000. Every rate already includes 10% GST, so you never add GST on top. (Per-category Pro rates: verify on launch.)
The AU$25,000 rolling threshold
Eligibility is checked monthly against your sales for the previous 12 full calendar months. Cross AU$25,000 and eBay notifies you, then moves you to a Pro plan from the start of the next month. Drop back under later and you do not automatically return to free selling, so it pays to plan around the line. (Verify on launch.)
Per-order fixed fee
Under free selling there is no fixed per-order fee. On a Pro plan a AU$0.30 fixed fee applies per order, charged once per order rather than per item, and it already includes GST. (Verify on launch.)
Buyer Protection fee, paid by the buyer
When someone buys from a seller without a Pro plan, the buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee on top of the item price: AU$0.30, plus 8% of the price up to AU$20, 6% of the part from AU$20 to AU$500, and 4% of the part from AU$500 to AU$5,000, with nothing above AU$5,000. It is the buyer's cost and never comes out of your payout. (Buyer-protection tiers: verify on launch.)
International fee
When your registered address is in Australia and the delivery address is overseas, eBay adds an international sales fee on the total. On a Pro plan that is 1.1%, GST included. Free private sellers pay a higher overseas rate, around 3%, so this surcharge can apply even while your domestic selling is free. There is nothing extra for delivery inside Australia.
A Pro plan lowers the percentage
Pro plans replaced the old eBay Stores in May 2026. The free Pro Starter plan charges the full transaction fee. Paid plans carry a monthly subscription and a lower transaction percentage, plus more free listings and seller tools. There is no single right answer here; the plan that pays off depends on your volume. (Paid-plan rates: verify on launch.)
GST, in plain terms
Every fee eBay charges an Australian seller already has 10% GST inside it. This is the opposite of UK VAT, which is bolted on top of the headline rate. If you have given eBay your ABN and registered for GST-exempt status, the fee is charged without the GST component, but the headline rate you see is GST-inclusive. This calculator treats every rate that way.
Real eBay Australia sale examples
AU$30 item, under the threshold
Sell as a private seller under AU$25,000 a year and your eBay fee is AU$0. You keep the full AU$30 plus postage, minus your own costs. The buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee of AU$2.50 on top (AU$0.30 + 8% of AU$20 + 6% of the next AU$10), and that never touches your payout.
AU$100 item, Pro seller
Over the threshold you are on a Pro plan. Most categories are 13.4%, GST included. On AU$100 + AU$5 postage that is 13.4% of AU$105 = AU$14.07, plus the AU$0.30 fixed fee, so AU$14.37 in eBay fees. There is no separate GST line, because GST is already inside the 13.4%.
AU$60 item, Pro seller
On a Pro plan the fee is charged on item plus postage. AU$60 + AU$8 postage = AU$68. At 13.4% GST-inclusive that is AU$9.11, plus the AU$0.30 fixed fee, so AU$9.41 in fees. Sellers who forget the fee also covers postage under-price by about AU$1.07 here.
AU$5,000 watch, Pro seller
High-value items step down. The fee is 13.4% on the first AU$4,000 (AU$536) and 2.5% on the next AU$1,000 (AU$25), so AU$561, plus the AU$0.30 fixed fee. The lower rate only applies to the part of the price above AU$4,000, never the whole amount.
The AU$25,000 threshold, explained
The AU$25,000 threshold decides whether you pay eBay anything at all. If your total sales over the past 12 months are under AU$25,000, you are on free selling: no transaction fee and no per-order fee on a domestic sale. Cross the line and eBay moves you onto a Pro plan, where the fees begin. (Verify on launch.)
The count is a rolling 12-month figure, not a calendar year. eBay re-checks it every month against your sales for the previous 12 full calendar months, and the AU$25,000 includes postage and tax on sales across all eBay sites, not only eBay.com.au. So a strong few months can tip you over even when the calendar year looks quiet.
When you cross it, eBay notifies you and moves you onto a Pro plan from the start of the following month. The free Pro Starter plan has no monthly cost but does charge the transaction fee, so the moment you pass AU$25,000 your take-home per sale drops. If you are near the line, the calculator above lets you flip between the private and Pro sides to see exactly what crossing it costs you.
What counts as a good profit on eBay Australia?
There is no official "good" margin, but the AU model makes the maths unusually kind below the threshold. Under AU$25,000 in yearly sales, eBay takes nothing on a domestic sale, so almost the whole gap between your buy price and your sell price is yours, minus postage and your own costs. The calculator gives you three numbers to judge it: net profit is the dollars in your pocket, margin is that profit as a share of the sale, and ROI measures it against what you spent to source and ship.
Above the threshold, plan for about 13.4% GST-inclusive coming off the top, and the picture starts to look like the rest of eBay. Fast-moving items can work on a thin margin because you turn them over quickly. Slow items need a fatter one to be worth the shelf space. Use the breakeven price as your floor, then price above it with the margin you want.
How to pay less in eBay Australia fees
- ✓Sell casually and keep your trailing-12-month sales under AU$25,000, and your domestic transaction fees stay at AU$0.
- ✓If you are over the threshold, match your Pro plan to your volume. A paid plan costs a monthly fee but lowers the transaction percentage and adds free listings.
- ✓Remember the fee is charged on postage too, so build postage into your price rather than treating it as free money.
- ✓Sell to Australian buyers where you can. Overseas orders add about 3% on free selling, or 1.1% on a Pro plan, both GST-inclusive.
- ✓If you are GST-registered with an ABN on file, your eBay fees can be charged GST-exempt, so check your tax settings.
- ✓Skip Promoted Listings on thin-margin items. The ad rate comes straight off your profit.
eBay Australia fee calculator FAQ
Is selling on eBay free in Australia?
Mostly, yes. Since May 2026, Australia-based sellers with under AU$25,000 in sales over the past 12 months pay no transaction fee on domestic sales. You keep the item price and postage. The buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee instead. Once you pass AU$25,000 you move to a Pro plan and start paying fees. (Verify on launch.)
How does the AU$25,000 threshold work?
It is a rolling 12-month figure, re-checked every month against your sales for the previous 12 full calendar months, including postage and tax across all eBay sites. Under AU$25,000 you sell fee-free. Cross it and eBay moves you to a Pro plan from the next month, where the transaction fee starts. (Verify on launch.)
Are eBay Australia fees GST-inclusive?
Yes. Every fee eBay charges an Australian seller already includes 10% GST. The GST is inside the rate, not added on top, which is the opposite of UK VAT. So a 13.4% transaction fee is the full charge, GST and all. If you are GST-exempt with an ABN on file, the fee is charged without the GST component. (Verify on launch.)
How much does eBay Australia take from a AU$100 sale?
Under the AU$25,000 threshold, eBay takes AU$0 on a domestic AU$100 sale. Over the threshold on a Pro plan it is 13.4% GST-inclusive on the AU$100 plus postage, plus a AU$0.30 fixed fee, so AU$14.77 on AU$100 with AU$8 postage. The calculator above shows your exact number.
What percentage does eBay Australia take?
Under AU$25,000 in yearly sales, eBay takes 0% on domestic sales. Over the threshold, the transaction fee on a Pro plan is 13.4% of the total, GST-inclusive, dropping to 2.5% on the part of a sale above AU$4,000. Paid Pro plans charge a lower percentage again. (Verify on launch.)
Does eBay Australia add GST on top of its fees?
No. Unlike the UK or Germany, eBay Australia quotes fees GST-inclusive: the 10% GST is already inside the 13.4% and the AU$0.30. A GST-registered business can claim the GST component back, but the headline fee does not change, and you never add GST on top when you price.
Does eBay Australia charge fees on postage?
Yes, when you are paying a transaction fee at all. On a Pro plan the fee is calculated on the full amount the buyer pays, including the postage you charge. Forgetting that postage is in the base is the most common DIY-calculator mistake. Under the AU$25,000 free-selling threshold, there is no transaction fee on postage or item.
What is the eBay Australia Buyer Protection fee, and who pays it?
It is a fee the buyer pays when they buy from a seller without a Pro plan: AU$0.30, plus 8% of the price up to AU$20, 6% from AU$20 to AU$500, and 4% from AU$500 to AU$5,000, with nothing above AU$5,000. So on a AU$30 item the buyer pays AU$2.50. It is the buyer's cost and never reduces your payout. (Verify on launch.)
Does a Pro plan lower my eBay Australia fees?
Yes. Pro plans replaced eBay Stores in May 2026. The free Pro Starter plan charges the full transaction fee of 13.4% GST-inclusive. Paid plans carry a monthly subscription but charge a lower transaction percentage and add free listings. The right plan depends on your sales volume. (Paid-plan rates: verify on launch.)
Does eBay Australia charge a fee if my item doesn't sell?
The transaction fee is only ever charged when an item sells, so an unsold item costs you nothing in transaction fees. Listing is free for a large allowance each month. Optional listing upgrades, if you choose them, are charged whether or not the item sells. (Verify on launch.)
How do I calculate my actual profit on eBay Australia?
Profit = sold price + postage charged − eBay fees − item cost − the postage you pay. Under AU$25,000 the eBay fee on a domestic sale is usually zero, so it is mostly your own costs. Enter all four costs above and the calculator returns net profit, margin, ROI and breakeven price.
eBay Australia fee terms, in plain English
- Transaction fee
- eBay Australia's main commission, once called the final value fee. A GST-inclusive percent of the total sale, charged only on a Pro plan.
- Final value fee
- The older name for the transaction fee. eBay Australia renamed it with the May 2026 changes.
- AU$25,000 threshold
- The rolling 12-month sales figure under which Australian sellers sell fee-free on domestic orders. Cross it and you move to a Pro plan.
- GST-inclusive
- The 10% GST is already inside the fee rate, not added on top. The opposite of UK VAT.
- Pro plan
- eBay Australia's seller subscription tiers that replaced eBay Stores in May 2026. Higher tiers lower the transaction percentage.
- Buyer Protection fee
- A fee the buyer pays when buying from a non-Pro seller. The buyer's cost, never deducted from the seller's payout.
- Fixed fee
- A AU$0.30 fee charged once per order on a Pro plan, GST included. Waived under free selling.
- International fee
- An extra percent on the sale when the delivery address is overseas. About 3% on free selling, 1.1% on a Pro plan.
- Breakeven price
- The sold price where your profit is exactly zero. Price above it to make money.
- Net profit
- What you keep: sale plus postage charged, minus eBay fees and all of your own costs.
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