eBay sellers operating in key European markets will face revised fee structures starting February 12, 2026, with changes affecting the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland. The platform's latest adjustments will impact various transaction costs, potentially squeezing profit margins for merchants.
United Kingdom and Germany: Increased Fixed Final Value Fees
For orders exceeding £10 or €10, the fixed final value fee will rise from £0.30/€0.35 to £0.40/€0.45 respectively. This modification will disproportionately affect higher-value transactions, requiring sellers to reassess pricing strategies.
Germany: Variable Final Value Fee Adjustment
The platform-wide variable final value fee rate in Germany will increase from 2% to 3%. This across-the-board change will affect all products sold through the German marketplace, potentially reducing profitability for sellers.
United Kingdom: Category-Specific Rate Changes
The "Business & Industrial" category fee in the UK marketplace will increase from 11.9% to 12.5%. Sellers specializing in this category should carefully monitor cost implications and adjust their sales approaches accordingly.
Germany: Revised Fee Structure for High-Tech Products
Significant modifications will apply to Germany's "High-Tech" category (including computers and cameras). The fee cap for store subscribers will increase from €400 to €500, while amounts exceeding €500 will be subject to a new 3% rate instead of the current 2%. Merchants dealing in premium technology products should conduct thorough cost analyses.
Poland: Dual Fee Adjustments
Polish sellers will encounter both a fixed fee increase and the introduction of tiered pricing. The fixed final value fee for orders above 10 PLN will jump from 1.35 PLN to 1.90 PLN. Additionally, multiple categories including automotive parts and power tools will transition to volume-based tiered fee structures, with varying rates applied to different sales brackets.
With these changes scheduled to take effect in early 2026, affected sellers are advised to review the new fee structures and adapt their business models to maintain competitive operations on the platform.