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Calculate your true eBay profit in Germany
Private sellers pay nothing within Germany (5% if the buyer is abroad and you arrange international shipping yourself); business sellers pay 5%–16% by category plus €0.35–€0.45 per order.
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Private sellers pay no fees when selling within Germany. A 5% international fee applies when the buyer is abroad and you arrange international shipping yourself (none with eBay International Shipping or eBay-Versand).
How eBay fees work in Germany
Private sellers pay nothing within Germany (5% if the buyer is abroad and you arrange international shipping yourself); business sellers pay 5%–16% by category plus €0.35–€0.45 per order.
- Private seller: no final value fee, no per-order fee and no regulatory fee. An international fee of 5% applies when the buyer is abroad.
- Business seller: 6.5%–16% final value fee depending on category, plus €0.35 (orders ≤ €10) / €0.45 per order.
The calculator adds every fee that applies — final value fee, per-order fee, regulatory fee, international fee, promoted listings and performance surcharges — and shows your net profit, ROI and margin.
Germany fees at a glance
- Private seller: free to sell (no final value fee)
- Business seller: 6.5%–16% + up to €0.45 per order
- Standard categories (business seller): 14%
- Electronic devices (business seller): 7%
- Electronics accessories (business seller): 12%
- Clothing & accessories (business seller): 12% up to €990, 3% on the rest
- Sneakers (business seller): 12% if the item price is up to €100; 7% up to €990, 3% on the rest above €100
- Watches & jewellery (business seller): 16% up to €990, 3% on the rest
Upcoming changes
- 2 December 2026: Currency conversion charge rises from 3% to 3.25%.
Fees verified against eBay's official pages on 19 October 2026 and checked daily for changes · fee change tracker
Complete Germany eBay fee tables
Every fee below was checked against eBay's official help pages on 19 October 2026. Source links are under each table.
Private seller
Private sellers pay no fees when selling within Germany. A 5% international fee applies when the buyer is abroad and you arrange international shipping yourself (none with eBay International Shipping or eBay-Versand).
Fees at a glance
| Final value fee | None |
| Per-order fee | None |
| Regulatory operating fee | None |
| Listing (insertion) fees | 320 free per month, then €0.50 per listing · +2,500 free €1-start auctions (5+ days) |
| VAT | Fees shown include VAT |
International fee
Waived when you ship with eBay International Shipping or eBay-Versand; charged when you arrange international shipping yourself, even with a label bought on eBay.
| Buyer's delivery region | International fee |
|---|---|
| Delivery outside Germany | 5% |
Optional listing upgrades
| Gallery Plus | €0.75 |
| Subtitle | €0.50 |
| Second category | €0.50 |
| Private listing | €0.50 |
| Reserve price | 3% of reserve, max €150 |
- Private sellers living outside the EEA pay different fees.
Source: https://www.ebay.de/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/gebhren-fr-private-verkufer?id=4822
Business seller
Gewerbliche Verkäufer pay a category-based fee plus €0.35–€0.45 per order.
Fees at a glance
| Final value fee | 6.5%–16% depending on category (see below) |
| Per-order fee | €0.35 (orders ≤ €10) / €0.45 |
| Regulatory operating fee | None |
| Listing (insertion) fees | €0.35 fixed price / €0.50 auction without a Shop |
| VAT | Fees shown exclude VAT |
Final value fee by category
Calculated on the total sale (item + postage + tax) per item.
| Category | No store | Basis-Shop+ | Used / refurbished |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard categoriesSport, travel, baby, crafts, gourmet, pet supplies, furniture & home, miscellaneous | 14% | Same | 5% |
| Electronic devicesComputers, tablets, phones, cameras, TV & audio, consoles, appliances, printers | 7% | Same | 5% |
| Electronics accessories | 12% | Same | 5% |
| Clothing & accessories | 12% up to €990, 3% on the rest | Same | — |
| Sneakers7% from €100 item price, 12% below | 12% if the item price is up to €100; 7% up to €990, 3% on the rest above €100 | Same | — |
| Watches & jewellery | 16% up to €990, 3% on the rest | 16% up to €500, 3% on the rest | — |
| Wristwatches & pocket watches | 11% up to €990, 3% on the rest | 11% up to €400, 3% on the rest | — |
| Coins | 6.5% up to €990, 3% on the rest | Same | — |
| Books, films, music & video gamesBooks & magazines, films & series, music, tickets, PC & video games | 12% up to €990, 3% on the rest | Same | — |
| Collectibles, toys, antiques & beautyCollectibles, toys, antiques & art, beauty & health, stamps | 12% up to €990, 3% on the rest | Same | — |
| Trading cards, TCGs & model making | 11% up to €990, 3% on the rest | Same | — |
| Car & motorcycle parts | 12% up to €990, 3% on the rest | Same | — |
| Car electronics & sat navs | 6.5% up to €990, 3% on the rest | 6.5% up to €300, 3% on the rest | — |
| Tyres, rims & wheels | 6.5% up to €990, 3% on the rest | Same | — |
| Garden & DIY | 13% | Same | 5% |
| Business, industrial & office | 14% | Same | 5% |
| Musical instruments | 11% | Same | 5% |
| NFTs | 5% | Same | — |
International fee
Waived when you use eBay International Shipping.
| Buyer's delivery region | International fee |
|---|---|
| Eurozone & Sweden | Free |
| Rest of Europe, USA & Canada | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | 1.2% |
| Rest of world | 3.3% |
Store / plan subscriptions
| Plan | Monthly fee | Free fixed-price listings | Effect on final value fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| No store | — | — | €0.35 per fixed-price listing, €0.50 per auction |
| Basis-Shop | €39.95 | 400 | Lower category rates (see table above) |
| Top-Shop | €79.95 | 2,500 | Lower category rates (see table above) |
| Premium-Shop | €299.95 | Unlimited | Lower category rates (see table above) |
| Platin-Shop | €4,999.95 | Unlimited | 10% off the whole fee |
Seller performance surcharges
Added to the final value fee as extra percentage points of the total sale. Only one applies at a time.
| Status | Surcharge |
|---|---|
| Top Rated / Above Standard | None |
| Below Standard | +6 points (+7 after 4+ months) |
| Very high 'item not as described' rate | +4 points in the affected categories (+5 after 4+ months) |
Optional listing upgrades
| Gallery Plus | €2.75 fixed price / €1.00 auction |
| Subtitle | €1.50 |
| Private listing | €0.35 |
| Reserve price | 3% of reserve, max €150 |
- Rates shown are for Top Rated and Above Standard sellers.
- The 5% rate applies to used, refurbished and "new: other" items in the categories marked with a used rate.
- Fees exclude VAT.
Source: https://www.ebay.de/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/shop-selling-fees?id=4809
Other charges
| Currency conversion | 3%, rising to 3.25% from 2 December 2026 when eBay converts your funds for a sale on another eBay site |
| Promoted listings | Optional ad rate you choose (typically 2%–20% of the sale), charged when a promoted listing sells |
| Payment processing | None — eBay includes payment processing in the final value fee |
VAT & import rules
For consignments of €150 or less shipped into the EU from outside, eBay collects import VAT at checkout under the IOSS (Import One-Stop Shop) scheme, so buyers don't pay VAT again on delivery. Sales between EU countries follow normal EU VAT rules. eBay's own fees are a separate cost — private-seller fees are shown including VAT, business-seller fees excluding VAT.
Germany guides
Read the in-depth Germany fee guides
Detailed walkthroughs of 2026 rates, seller categories, VAT and edge cases specific to eBay Germany.
Frequently asked questions
16 questions about Germany eBay fees, stores, international selling and data accuracy.
Getting started
How do I use this eBay fee calculator?
Choose whether you sell as a private or business seller, then pick the item category and enter the sale price, shipping charged, item cost and your shipping cost. Advanced options cover store plans, seller performance, promoted listings and international sales. Net profit, ROI, margin and a full fee breakdown update as you type.
Which countries does this calculator cover?
23 countries. 14 have their own eBay site and fee schedule (USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia). Sellers in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and India list on other eBay sites — their pages combine that site's fees with the international fee for their country.
When were these fees last checked?
Every Germany rate on this page was checked against eBay's official help pages on 19 October 2026. The fee tables link to each source page so you can verify them yourself.
Fee calculations
What is the eBay final value fee in Germany?
Private sellers pay no final value fee. Business sellers pay 6.5%–16% depending on category (most categories: 14%), plus €0.35 (orders ≤ €10) / €0.45 per order.
Do private sellers pay eBay fees in Germany?
Yes — Private sellers pay no fees when selling within Germany. A 5% international fee applies when the buyer is abroad and you arrange international shipping yourself (none with eBay International Shipping or eBay-Versand).
How does the per-order fee work?
The per-order fee is charged once per order, however many items the buyer checks out together. On eBay.de: business sellers €0.35 (orders ≤ €10) / €0.45.
What is the regulatory operating fee?
eBay.de doesn't charge a regulatory operating fee.
How are ROI and margin calculated?
Net profit = total sale (item price + shipping charged) − eBay fees − item cost − your shipping cost. ROI = net profit ÷ (item cost + your shipping cost). Margin = net profit ÷ total sale. Example: a €110 sale with €35 of costs and €15 of fees gives €60 net profit, a 171% ROI and a 54.5% margin.
Stores & seller performance
Do store subscriptions lower my fees?
Shops mainly cut listing fees. They also lower the threshold above which a few categories drop to the reduced rate (for example watches & jewellery). Only the Platin-Shop (€4,999.95/month) gives a flat 10% discount on the whole final value fee.
What happens if my seller performance drops?
eBay adds percentage points to the final value fee: Below Standard +6 points (+7 after four months in a row), and a very high 'item not as described' rate +4 points in the affected categories. Only one surcharge applies at a time. Top Rated and Above Standard sellers pay nothing extra.
International selling
How do international fees work for Germany?
Private sellers: Delivery outside Germany 5%. Business sellers: Eurozone & Sweden free, Rest of Europe, USA & Canada 1.6%, United Kingdom 1.2%, Rest of world 3.3%.
Do I pay currency conversion fees?
Only when eBay converts your money because you list or sell on an eBay site in another currency. For Germany-registered sellers the charge is 3%, rising to 3.25% from 2 December 2026.
Advanced
Are promoted listings worth it?
Promoted listings (general) charge an ad rate you choose — usually 2% to 20% — only when a buyer clicks the ad and buys. They suit high-margin items and crowded categories. Use the slider to see how each percentage point hits your profit.
Is there a separate payment processing fee?
No. eBay includes payment processing in the final value fee, so there's no extra 2.9% + fixed fee like older PayPal-era guides mention.
Data accuracy & updates
How accurate is this calculator?
Rates come straight from eBay's help pages and were last verified on 19 October 2026. The calculator doesn't include sales tax or VAT charged to buyers, store subscription costs, or one-off listing upgrades. For high-value items, double-check the linked eBay page before you list.
What if I find an error?
Report it on our contact page with the country, category, the fee you expected and a link to the eBay page. We fix confirmed errors quickly.
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