How eBay Canada’s fees work
- Final value fee: 13.6% of the total sale, which includes the item price and the shipping the buyer pays, up to $7,500 per item. Anything above $7,500 is charged 2.35%.
- Per-order fee: $0.30 on orders of $10 or less, and $0.40 on orders over $10.
- Listings: the first 250 listings each month are free, then $0.30 each.
- Buyers outside Canada: an extra 0.4% for the US and 1% for other countries, unless you use eBay International Shipping.
- GST/HST: added to eBay’s fees at your province’s rate, unless you’re registered for GST/HST.
- BC PST: sellers in British Columbia also pay 7% PST on eBay’s fees, even if registered for GST/HST.
- Quebec QST: sellers in Quebec also pay 9.975% QST on eBay’s fees, unless registered for QST. eBay tax policy
Some categories have different rates. For example, men’s and women’s athletic shoes of $150 or more are charged 8%, with no per-order fee. Check eBay’s fee table for yours.
Why shipping matters on eBay
Because the fee is charged on shipping too, charging $15 shipping adds about $2.04 in fees before tax. Weigh your packed item and charge what the label really costs. See the shipping guide.
When you get paid
eBay pays your earnings into your bank account on a daily or weekly schedule. New sellers may have money held until the buyer receives the item.
Selling to the US
eBay Canada shows your listings to US buyers as well, which is a big advantage for collectables and branded items. Shipping to the US costs more, and there’s the extra 0.4% fee.