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Payment SurchargesSellers may not charge eBay buyers an additional fee for their use of ordinary forms of payment, including acceptance of cheques, money orders, electronic transfers or credit cards. Such costs should be built into the price of the item. Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
Not permitted:
Permitted: A seller can add a surcharge to the final price of the item in three instances:
Note: Some types of payment surcharges are permitted on some of eBay's international sites. This policy reduces the potential for confusion among bidders about the full cost of an item. Furthermore, some forms of payment surcharges (such as credit card surcharges), are forbidden under the laws of many countries.These listings undermine the trust and legitimacy of eBay’s marketplace. Contact Customer Service
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