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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 checking 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 or debit card details for payouts, and business details if applicable.
4 min article - Updating your checking account details for payouts
As an eBay seller, you’ll receive your payouts to your linked checking account or debit card. If your account details aren’t up to date, or if you want to receive payouts to a different account, you'll need to update your details from the Payments tab in Seller Hub, or from Payments in My eBay.
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- Selling fees
We charge two main types of selling fees: an insertion fee when you create a listing, and a final value fee when your item sells.
20 min article - Store selling fees
For a monthly subscription, you can run your own eBay Store. The fees and benefits vary depending on the type of Store subscription you choose.
16 min article - Fees for selling vehicles on eBay Motors
The fees for selling a vehicle on eBay Motors are different from the fees for selling items in other categories. The amount you pay depends on the listing package you choose – Basic, Premium, or Plus. Each listing package offers different levels of bundled features for a set fee.
6 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're selling to buyers outside the US, you should inform them about the potential import charges they'll need to pay when they receive their item.
eBay has changed the way taxes are collected and remitted. Learn more about the changes.
5 min article - eBay and Form 1099-K
You may receive a Form 1099-K from eBay, depending on the gross amount you received from your sales of goods and services on eBay. You can use the information on your Form 1099-K to help you comply with your tax obligations.
2 min article - How fees and selling costs are charged
As a seller, your fees and selling costs are automatically deducted from the proceeds of your sales, and the rest of your funds are paid directly into your checking account.
2 min article - Fee credits
If there was an issue with an order that you resolved, you may qualify for a credit of 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 checking account or Visa or Mastercard debit card. You can track all of your payouts in the Payments tab in My eBay.
4 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.
2 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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