How long does the eBay Live 0% commission offer run?

From October 19 through October 29, 2026, on eligible US eBay Live transactions completed and paid for in that period.

Only accounts eBay selected and invited. It is not open to every eBay seller.

What are the normal eBay Live fees in the US?

A 4% commission for coins, bullion and eligible sneakers, or 6% for most other categories, capped at $100 per item, plus 2.9% payment processing and $0.30 per order.

Are payment processing fees waived too?

No. Sellers still pay standard payment processing during the promotion. The fixed part is $0.10 instead of $0.30 on orders of $10 or less through December 31, 2026.

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eBay Live zero commission until October 29 - fees and the math

Max

October 21, 2026

4 min

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Quick Summary

•eBay waives Live commission for invited US sellers from October 19 to 29, 2026
•Payment processing of 2.9% plus $0.30 still applies
•On a $100 sale charged 6%, fees drop from $9.20 to $3.20
•Only accounts eBay selected can use the offer

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eBay is waiving commission on eBay Live sales for selected US sellers from October 19 through October 29, 2026, Value Added Resource reports. The offer is invitation-only, and payment processing still applies. It is the latest push to get more sellers streaming before the holidays.

What happened

The promotion automatically removes commission on eligible US eBay Live transactions completed and paid for during the period. Canceled, refunded or reversed sales are excluded. Only accounts eBay picked can use it.

Under the public rate card introduced in July, eBay charges a 4% commission for coins, bullion and eligible sneakers, and 6% for most other categories, capped at $100 per item, per eBay's Live fee page. In the US, payment processing adds 2.9% plus $0.30 per order, with the fixed part cut to $0.10 on orders of $10 or less through December 31, according to Value Added Resource.

The math on a $100 sale

Worked example using eBay's published US rates. Your category may be charged 4%.
Line	Normal	During promotion
Sale price, category charged 6%	$100.00	$100.00
Commission (6% x $100)	$6.00	$0.00
Payment processing (2.9% x $100)	$2.90	$2.90
Fixed fee per order	$0.30	$0.30
Total fees	$9.20	$3.20

Fees drop from $9.20 to $3.20 on this sale, $6.00 less, which is the full commission.

Why it matters

Live selling is turning into a fee war. eBay built its rate card to compare with Whatnot, and TikTok Shop and Amazon both push shoppable streams too, including Amazon ads on Twitch livestreams. For sellers in collectibles, sneakers and trading cards, a ten-day window with no commission is a cheap way to test whether streaming pays before the holidays.

What to do in the next 72 hours

Check your eBay messages and Seller Hub for the invitation
Schedule streams before October 29 so sales are paid inside the window
Price streamed items on your normal margin, not on the promotional fee
Compare the fees per order with your Amazon referral fee on the same SKU

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eBay Live zero commission until October 29 - fees and the math

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What happened

The math on a $100 sale

Why it matters

What to do in the next 72 hours

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What happened

The math on a $100 sale

Why it matters

What to do in the next 72 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the eBay Live 0% commission offer run?

Who gets the offer?

What are the normal eBay Live fees in the US?

Are payment processing fees waived too?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the eBay Live 0% commission offer run?

Who gets the offer?

What are the normal eBay Live fees in the US?

Are payment processing fees waived too?