eBay Top Rated Seller Discount: How It Affects Fees

Definition

Top Rated Seller Plus (TRS) members receive a 10% discount on Final Value Fees. This discount applies only to the percentage-based Final Value Fee, not to fixed per-order fees, regulatory fees, or International Fees. The discount is calculated on the Final Value Fee amount before other fees are added.

How It Works

Scope: This guide explains the application of the Top Rated Seller (TRS) fee discount. Last updated: 2026-01-05. Rule: The 10% discount typically applies only to the Final Value Fee percentage, excluding fixed order fees and other charges.

Follow these steps to calculate your fees with the TRS discount:

1. Calculate the Final Value Fee: Multiply the total transaction amount (sold price + shipping + tax) by the category rate (e.g., 13.6% for standard categories).

2. Apply the 10% TRS discount: Multiply the Final Value Fee by 0.9 (or subtract 10%) to get the discounted Final Value Fee.

3. Add regulatory fees: Add any separate regulatory fees (e.g., 0.42% in UK for Business sellers). Note: In US and CA, regulatory fees are included in the base rate, so the discount applies to the combined rate.

4. Add fixed per-order fee: Add the fixed fee ($0.30/$0.40 or £0.30) - this is NOT discounted.

5. Add International Fee (if applicable): Add any International Fees (e.g., 1.1% in AU) - this is NOT discounted.

The discount does NOT apply to fixed fees, regulatory fees (when separate), or International Fees.

Examples

Example 1: US - Standard Sale with TRS Discount

• Item sold: $100
• Shipping: $10
• Sales tax: $8
• Total: $118
• Final Value Fee (13.6%): $16.05
• TRS discount (10%): -$1.61
• Discounted Final Value Fee: $14.44
• Fixed fee: $0.40 (not discounted)
• Total fees: $14.84

Example 2: UK - Business Seller with TRS Discount

• Item sold: £100
• Shipping: £10
• Total: £110
• Final Value Fee (12.8%): £14.08
• TRS discount (10%): -£1.41
• Discounted Final Value Fee: £12.67
• Regulatory Fee (0.42%): £0.46 (not discounted)
• Fixed fee: £0.30 (not discounted)
• Total fees: £13.43

Example 3: AU - International Sale with TRS Discount

• Item sold: $200 AUD
• Shipping: $20
• GST (10%): $22
• Total: $242
• Final Value Fee (13.4%): $32.43
• TRS discount (10%): -$3.24
• Discounted Final Value Fee: $29.19
• International Fee (1.1%): $2.66 (not discounted)
• Fixed fee: $0.40 (not discounted)
• Total fees: $32.25

For more information, visit the FeeWise hub or read our eBay US selling fees guide.

FAQ

Q: What is the Top Rated Seller discount?
A: Top Rated Seller Plus members receive a 10% discount on Final Value Fees. This discount applies only to the percentage-based fee, not to fixed fees or regulatory charges.

Q: Does the discount apply to fixed fees?
A: No, the 10% discount applies only to the Final Value Fee percentage. Fixed fees ($0.30/$0.40 or £0.30) are not discounted.

Q: Does the discount apply to regulatory fees?
A: In the US and CA, regulatory fees are included in the base rate, so the discount applies to the combined rate. In the UK, regulatory fees are separate and not discounted.

Q: Does the discount apply to International Fees?
A: No, International Fees (e.g., 1.1% in AU) are not discounted by the TRS discount.

Q: How do I qualify for Top Rated Seller Plus?
A: You must meet specific performance metrics including transaction defect rate, on-time shipping, and tracking upload requirements. Check eBay's current qualification criteria.

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