Start getting paid on eBay

While you're starting out, funds from your eBay sales will be placed on hold until the buyer receives their item. This means funds from your sales will typically become available a few days after delivery confirmation. Once you've built a positive selling history, you can qualify to receive your funds faster.

Payouts for sellers without a Pro plan - opens in new window or tab are on demand only. To have your Available funds sent to your linked bank account, you'll need to request a payout. Pro sellers can receive payouts daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly, as well as on demand.

Getting set up as a seller

If you're a new seller on eBay, you can get started by selecting Create a listing.

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You'll need to sign in, or we'll ask you for a few details as part of creating your eBay account.

Before you can get paid on eBay, you'll also need to complete seller registration. To comply with applicable laws, we need to verify your identity in order to process your payouts. We'll ask you to provide your government-issued ID, details about your identity and your bank details. Once your information has been verified, you'll be able to receive payouts.

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The bank account you link to receive funds must be a transaction account. It can't be a savings account.

How buyers can pay

When you list your item, we'll automatically add the ways your buyers can pay at checkout. Available payment options may vary depending on the item price, listing category, the buyer's device and which eBay site they are using to complete their purchase.

For an overview of the payment options that may be offered to buyers on eBay.com.au, please see our Accepted payment methods help page. Cash payments are only permitted for vehicles.

Some of the available payment methods on various eBay sites are offered by our integrated payment partners, each of which has its own terms. When a buyer selects one of these payment methods during the checkout process, we will automatically display the relevant partner's terms in accordance with our Payments Terms of Use - opens in new window or tab and these will be incorporated into your sales contract with the buyer.

Helpful links

Get off to a good start by reading our guides on how to set up your selling account and get paid on eBay.

Learn what information is needed in order to process your payouts, or if you change any relevant information on your account.

Learn about receiving payouts for items you've sold, including requesting and tracking payouts, changing your payout schedule as a Pro seller, and what to do if payouts fail.

Learn how and when we charge fees and selling costs.

Find out why funds for specific transactions are sometimes placed on hold, what you can do, and when funds will typically be available.

Learn how to change your payout method.

Learn how to update your phone number, address or email address.

Learn what reports are available to you in order to reconcile your eBay sales.

Learn about DSA regulations and what you need to do to sell to buyers within the EU.