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eBay fee on $20

What eBay takes on a $20 sale — and what you keep.

eBay fee

$3.12

You keep

$16.88

Final value fee (13.60%)
- $2.72
Per-order fee
- $0.40

Selling for $20 on eBay costs about $3.12 in fees, so you keep $16.88 before your own product and shipping costs. Based on standard US eBay final value fees for sellers without a store (13.6% + a $0.30 per-order fee on orders under $10, or $0.40 over $10). Rates vary by category and store subscription.

$20 compared across platforms

What you would keep on a $20 sale, ranked best to worst.

PlatformFeeYou keep
Stripe- $0.88$19.12
PayPal- $1.19$18.81
Mercari- $2.00$18.00
Etsy- $2.35$17.65
Amazon- $3.00$17.00
eBay(this page)- $3.12$16.88

Other amounts on eBay

Need an exact figure with your costs? Use the full eBay fee calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the eBay fee on $20?+

On a $20 sale, eBay takes about $3.12, leaving you $16.88 before your own product and shipping costs.

What rate does eBay charge?+

Based on standard US eBay final value fees for sellers without a store (13.6% + a $0.30 per-order fee on orders under $10, or $0.40 over $10). Rates vary by category and store subscription.

Can I use my own exact numbers?+

Yes — open the full eBay calculator to add your shipping and costs for an exact net profit.