eBay Final Value Fee Caps: Maximum Charges Explained
Definition
Final Value Fee caps limit the maximum Final Value Fee that can be charged on a single item, regardless of the sale price. In Australia, non-Store sellers have a $440 AUD cap and Store sellers have a $400 AUD cap. In the UK, Store subscribers benefit from a £250 cap (excluding regulatory fees) on eligible transactions.
How It Works
Scope: This guide explains Final Value Fee caps in Australia and the UK. Last updated: 2026-01-05. Rule: Some subscription levels or categories have a maximum absolute fee per item (e.g., $440 AUD or £250 GBP) regardless of final price.
Fee caps apply to the Final Value Fee only, not to regulatory fees or fixed per-order fees. When the calculated Final Value Fee exceeds the cap, the cap amount is charged instead. This can result in significant savings on high-value items.
| Region | Seller Type | Fee Cap | Applies To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia (AU) | Non-Store | $440 AUD | All categories | Final Value Fee only |
| Australia (AU) | Store | $400 AUD | All categories | Final Value Fee only |
| UK | Store (Business) | £250 | Eligible transactions | Excludes regulatory fees |
| UK | Non-Store (Business) | No cap | N/A | No cap for non-Store sellers |
The cap applies regardless of the calculated percentage fee. For example, a $10,000 item in Australia would normally incur $1,340 in Final Value Fees (13.4%), but the cap limits it to $440 (non-Store) or $400 (Store).
Examples
Example 1: AU - High-Value Item (Non-Store)
- Item sold: $5,000 AUD
- Shipping: $100
- GST (10%): $510
- Total: $5,610
- Calculated Final Value Fee (13.4%): $751.74
- Capped at: $440
- Fixed fee: $0.40
- Total fees: $440.40
Example 2: AU - High-Value Item (Store)
- Item sold: $5,000 AUD
- Shipping: $100
- GST (10%): $510
- Total: $5,610
- Calculated Final Value Fee (12.2%): $684.42
- Capped at: $400
- Fixed fee: $0.40
- Total fees: $400.40
Example 3: UK - High-Value Item (Store)
- Item sold: £5,000
- Shipping: £50
- Total: £5,050
- Calculated Final Value Fee (12.8%): £646.40
- Capped at: £250
- Regulatory Fee (0.42%): £21.21
- Fixed fee: £0.30
- Total fees: £271.51
For more information, visit the FeeWise hub or read our guide on UK Private vs Business seller fees.
FAQ
Q: What is a Final Value Fee cap?
A: A cap limits the maximum Final Value Fee that can be charged on a single item, regardless of the sale price. This can result in significant savings on high-value items.
Q: Does the cap apply to regulatory fees?
A: No, the cap applies only to the Final Value Fee. Regulatory fees (0.42% UK, included in AU rates) and fixed fees are separate and not capped.
Q: Do all regions have fee caps?
A: No, fee caps are specific to certain regions and subscription levels. Australia has caps for both Store and non-Store sellers; the UK has caps only for Store subscribers.
Q: How much can I save with the cap?
A: On a $10,000 item in Australia, the cap saves $900-$940 compared to the uncapped rate. On a £5,000 item in the UK, Store sellers save £396.40 compared to non-Store sellers.
Q: Does the cap apply to all categories?
A: In Australia, yes—the cap applies to all categories. In the UK, the cap applies to eligible transactions for Store subscribers.
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