eBay fee update
eBay raised prolonged seller-performance surcharges
Effective · US seller rates
eBay did not raise the standard US category rate in this update. It raised the additional percentage charged when certain poor performance ratings continue for four consecutive months.
What changed
| Seller condition | Initial surcharge | After 4+ months |
|---|---|---|
| Below Standard | +6% | +7% |
| Very high “item not as described” rate | +5% | +6% |
Each escalated surcharge is one percentage point higher. On a $100 total amount of sale, that adds $1 compared with the initial surcharge: $7 instead of $6 for Below Standard, or $6 instead of $5 for very high INAD. Because eBay's fee base can include shipping and sales tax, the amount may be higher than one percent of the item price alone.
Who is affected
The escalated rate applies only after the relevant rating persists for four or more consecutive months. Sellers in good standing are not charged either surcharge. If both conditions apply in the same month, eBay says only the Below Standard surcharge is charged.
Check the impact on a sale
The eBay fee calculator has separate choices for the initial and four-month surcharge levels. It also applies the surcharge to the published fee base alongside category, Store, per-order, advertising, and international fees.
Source
eBay — July 1, 2026 selling-fee changes announcement. See all rate sources, verification dates, and corrections in our methodology.