Seller Education - Basic

Registering As A Seller

Why do I need to register as a seller?

In order to sell on eBay, members are asked to complete a verification process. This helps to provide a safe trading environment for the eBay Community. 

How much does it cost to register as a seller?

Creating a seller's account is free, and your information will be kept private on eBay's secure servers.

How do I verify my information?

1. Using your credit or debit card which displays either the VISA or MasterCard logos (this option will allow you to sell immediately)
2. Having an automated call made to your telephone line giving you a confirmation code which you will need to input on eBay.com.au (this option will allow you to sell immediately)

Note: A Seller's Account must be created before eBay can accept payments for Selling fees. Your card will not be charged to verify your identity. Debit cards work in exactly the same way as a credit card - except fees are drawn directly from your bank account, rather than credit.

How do I pay my eBay fees?

When you create a seller's account, you can choose to use the same credit or debit card to pay sellers fees or you can set up alternative payment option. Remember you can make a payment or change your payment method at any time by going to the Account section on My eBay.

eBay offers six ways to pay selling fees:

• PayPal on file: eBay accepts automatic monthly payments using a PayPal account. This can be done by credit card or cheque account.
• Credit Card on file: Each month eBay can automatically charge your invoice amount directly to a credit or debit card you place on file (Visa, MasterCard). Your credit or debit card will normally be charged 5 to 7 days after you receive your invoice.
• One-Time Credit or Debit Card: You can also make a one-time payment with your credit or debit card.
• Direct Debit from Your Bank Account: eBay can automatically deduct your monthly invoice amount from your bank account. This option is only available to sellers billed in Australian dollars with Australian bank accounts. To sign up for Direct Debit you will need to provide us with your bank account and BSB number.
• One-Time Direct Debit: Even if you do not sign up for automatic monthly payments, you can make a one-time Direct Debit payment from your bank account. Your payment will be posted to your eBay account in two business days.
• Cheque and Money Order: You can make a one-time payment using a cheque or money order. To ensure that your payment is process quickly and accurately, please enclose a payment coupon with your cheque or money order. Cheque and money order payments take 7 to 10 business days to process and post to your account.

Note: Please don't send cash to eBay.

Your Payment Due Date

Your payments will be due the same date each month - either the 15th of the month or the last day of the month, depending on your account's invoice date.

To learn more about your seller's account, visit eBay's Help pages.