Getting started
- Start getting paid on eBay3 min article
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.
- Registering as a seller4 min article
When you register as an eBay seller, we'll confirm your identity, bank account details for payouts and business details, if applicable.
- Updating your bank account details for payouts1 min article
As an eBay seller, you'll receive your payouts in your linked bank account. 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 bank account details from the Payments tab in My eBay.
Fees and reporting
- Selling fees without an eBay Store8 min article
When selling on eBay, you'll pay a final value fee for sold items. We won't generally charge a fee to list an item, unless you choose a listing upgrade feature.
- eBay Stores selling fees10 min article
All our eBay Store monthly subscription packages offer lower final value fees, compared to selling without an eBay Store.
- Fees for selling a vehicle on eBay Motors3 min article
The fees for listing and selling a vehicle are different to those in other categories. We charge an insertion fee when you create a Motors listing, and a final value fee when your vehicle sells.
- Reconciling your eBay sales transactions4 min article
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.
- Taxes and import charges2 min article
When you sell on eBay, you're responsible for complying with all applicable tax laws. If you're selling to buyers outside Australia, you should inform them about the potential import charges they'll need to pay when they receive their item.
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Getting paid
- Getting paid for items you've sold2 min article
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.
- Setting up and changing your payment method for fees and selling costs3 min article
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.
- Payments on hold3 min article
We know it's important that you receive your money as quickly as possible. However, a hold may sometimes need to be placed 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.
- Using the Payments tab in Seller Hub3 min article
The Payments tab in Seller Hub helps you keep track of all the payouts you receive from your eBay transactions.
Refunds and disputes
- Refunding buyers2 min article
Depending on the situation, there are a number of ways a refund can be issued. Refunding your buyer as a seller is simple. Refunds can be issued by you or by eBay.
- Handling payment disputes3 min article
If your buyer opens a payment dispute, you can generally choose to accept the dispute, or challenge the dispute with supporting evidence.