📦 New Buyer Fee
eBay UK has introduced a Buyer Protection fee. Buyers now pay an added cost, up to 4% plus £0.75, included in the listed price. This fee ensures secure transactions. The rollout started in electronics and will expand to all categories soon.
💰 Payment After Delivery
Private sellers in the UK now get paid after delivery. Payments are released two days after confirmation. Sellers can use pending funds for postage or refunds. eBay urges sellers to use tracked delivery for faster payouts.
📦 Shipping & Fast Payouts
For items under £10 sent untracked, payments are released 24 hours after positive feedback. This update goes live by the end of February. eBay also added Royal Mail to its Simple Delivery service for smoother shipping options.
🏢 Business Sellers Stay the Same
Business sellers are not affected by the changes. Buyer Protection remains free for them. Payout schedules also stay unchanged. eBay UK’s GM, Eve Williams, shared these updates, aiming for a more secure marketplace.
Will eBay's new Buyer Fee improve trust or hurt sales?
