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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, checking 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 easy, safe, and free to list on eBay. You get a monthly allowance of free listings, and you only pay transaction fees when your item sells (final value fees, regulatory operating fee and international fee, if applicable) and for any optional upgrades you choose to add.
10 min article - Fees for business sellers
When you sell as a business on eBay, your items are visible to millions of potential buyers all over the world. We offer competitive pricing and access to professional selling tools to help you grow your business and enjoy a positive selling experience on eBay.
16 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 buyers about any potential import charges they may 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.
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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 know it's important that you receive your money as quickly as possible. However, we may sometimes need to put a hold on your funds due to your selling history or performance, or to address disputes. 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.
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