eBay fees on Cameras & Photography sales are straightforward on paper — but sellers consistently miscalculate their real margin because they only account for the headline Final Value Fee and forget payment processing. The combined bite is closer to 15–16% than the 12.9% most sellers quote. This page gives you the exact numbers for Cameras & Photography and a worked example so you know precisely what you keep.
eBay Cameras & Photography fee breakdown
| Fee | Rate | Applied to |
|---|---|---|
| Final Value Fee | 6.9% | Total transaction (item price + postage) |
| Payment Processing | 2.9% + £0.30 | Per order |
| Combined total | ~15–16% + £0.30 | Approximate — varies with transaction value |
There are no listing fees for private sellers within the 1,000 free listing allowance per month. If you use Promoted Listings, add the additional ad rate (typically 2–15%) on top of the above.
eBay Cameras & Photography fees: UK vs US vs Europe compared
Fees vary significantly by region — here's what sellers pay on each marketplace for the same Cameras & Photography sale.
| eBay UK 🇬🇧 | eBay US 🇺🇸 | eBay Germany/Europe 🇩🇪 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business seller FVF | 6.9% | 13.6% | 6.5% (up to €400) |
| Per-order fixed fee | £0.40 over £10 · £0.30 under £10 | $0.40 over $10 · $0.30 under $10 | €0.45 over €10 · €0.05 under €10 |
| Private seller FVF | 0% (fee-free since Oct 2024) | Standard rates apply | 0% (fee-free for EEA residents) |
| Currency | GBP £ | USD $ | EUR € |
| Notable exception | Tiered rate: 6.9% on the first £1,000, then 3% above — applies to camera bodies, lenses, camcorders | No reduced camera rate in the US; standard 13.6% applies across all Cameras & Photo | Photo equipment in electronics reduced-rate bucket; eBay Shop threshold raised to €500 in Feb 2026 |
Private sellers on eBay UK and eBay Germany (for EEA residents) currently pay 0% final value fees on most categories. These pages show business seller rates — the fees that apply to anyone selling regularly or running a reselling operation.
What a real Cameras & Photography sale actually nets you
Here's the maths on a realistic Cameras & Photography transaction — a Canon EOS 700D DSLR body with 18-55mm kit lens (used, excellent) sourced for £20.00 and sold for £115.00.
Canon EOS 700D DSLR body with 18-55mm kit lens (used, excellent) — sold for £115.00
eBay took £12.26 in total fees on that transaction. That's the number to anchor your buy-price decisions to — not the headline 6.9%.
Camera hardware — digital cameras, lenses, camcorders, and film cameras — uses a tiered rate of 6.9% on the first £1,000, then 3% above £1,000. This is significantly cheaper than most categories. General photography accessories (bags, straps, cleaning kits) typically attract the standard 9.9% rate.
Calculate your exact Cameras & Photography profit
Put your actual numbers in below. The calculator accounts for the Final Value Fee, payment processing, your postage cost, and buy price — the same formula used in the worked example above.
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Use the free profit calculator →eBay Cameras & Photography fees — common questions
eBay charges a 6.9% Final Value Fee on Cameras & Photography sales in the UK, applied to the total transaction including postage. You also pay 2.9% + £0.30 per order for payment processing. Combined, you're typically paying around 15–16% of the total transaction value plus £0.30.
On a typical UK Cameras & Photography sale of £115.00 with £6.99 postage, eBay takes approximately £12.26 in combined fees — the 6.9% Final Value Fee (£8.42) plus payment processing (£3.84). After postage and your buy price, your net profit on that transaction is £75.75.
Take your sale price, subtract the 6.9% Final Value Fee (applied to sale price + postage), subtract 2.9% + £0.30 for payment processing, subtract your actual postage cost, and subtract your buy price. The result is your net profit. Use our free profit calculator to do this automatically — or install the Privy Chrome extension to see it on every listing without entering anything.
Camera hardware — digital cameras, lenses, camcorders, and film cameras — uses a tiered rate of 6.9% on the first £1,000, then 3% above £1,000. This is significantly cheaper than most categories. General photography accessories (bags, straps, cleaning kits) typically attract the standard 9.9% rate. Most eBay categories in the UK use a 12.9% Final Value Fee, but rates do vary by category. Always confirm the current rate in eBay's seller fee schedule before making a sourcing decision.
For a complete breakdown of every fee eBay charges across all categories — including listing fees, promoted listings, and the full payment processing structure — see our full eBay fees breakdown.