For Polish sellers in 2026, eBay's effective commission runs around 11.0% plus a flat zł0.35 per transaction, while Allegro typically charges 9–15% depending on category and subscription tier—making eBay the more cost-effective choice for higher-value items and international reach, though Allegro still dominates local Polish buyer traffic.
eBay Poland Fee Structure in 2026
When you list an item on eBay Poland, you're working within the broader European eBay ecosystem but paying in złoty. The fee structure is straightforward: a final value fee (FVF) of 11.0% applies to the total transaction amount (including postage), plus a fixed per-order fee of zł0.35 on every sale.
On top of this, eBay Poland adds a regulatory operating fee of 0.42% to cover compliance costs. These fees are all calculated automatically at the point of sale, and you'll see the breakdown in your seller dashboard.
Fee = 220 zł × 0.12 + 220 zł × 0.0042 + 0.55 = 26.40 + 0.92 + 0.55 = 27.87 zł
Net proceeds: 192.13 zł (87.3% margin before costs)
Use our eBay profit calculator to model your specific product margins across different sale prices—it handles all the fee components automatically and helps you set competitive yet profitable pricing.
Allegro Fees: How Poland\'s Market Leader Charges
Allegro remains the heavyweight in Polish e-commerce, commanding roughly 30–40% of online retail traffic domestically. Their fee structure is category-dependent and subscription-tiered, which makes direct comparison with eBay slightly complex but worthwhile.
For most general merchandise categories, Allegro sellers on the free "Smart!" plan face commission rates between 9% and 15% of the sale price. Electronics and home appliances typically sit around 9–10%, clothing and fashion at 12–13%, and smaller accessories or hobby items often hit 14–15%. Unlike eBay, Allegro doesn't charge commission on the postage component if you use their tracked shipping labels, which is a meaningful advantage for bulky or distant deliveries.
Allegro also offers subscription tiers (Firma S, M, and L) that reduce per-sale commission by 1.5–3 percentage points in exchange for monthly fees ranging from roughly 39 zł to 199 zł per month. If you're selling 20+ items monthly, these tiers often pencil out favourably—but you need consistent volume to justify the upfront cost.
Key Allegro advantages
- Local buyer trust: Polish consumers overwhelmingly prefer Allegro for domestic purchases; buyer acquisition is easier without advertising spend.
- No postage commission: For heavy or oversized items, excluding postage from the commission base saves meaningfully more than eBay's flat structure.
- Integrated payments: Allegro Pay and BLIK integration are seamless, reducing friction at checkout.
Where eBay Poland pulls ahead
- Higher-value items: At 200 zł and above, eBay's flat 11.0% beats Allegro's 12–15% brackets by a considerable margin.
- International reach: eBay listings automatically appear to EU and UK buyers; Allegro is 95%+ Polish traffic.
- Simpler accounting: One predictable percentage plus a nominal fixed fee is easier to forecast than Allegro's category matrix.
eBay Store Subscriptions for Polish Sellers
If you're running a professional operation or listing more than 50 items, eBay Poland's store subscriptions can reduce your effective commission rate substantially. In 2026, Polish sellers have access to the following tiers:
- Basic: zł25.00/mo, saves 2% on final value fees · 250 free listings/month
- Featured: zł75.00/mo, saves 4% on final value fees · 1,000 free listings/month
- Anchor: zł425.00/mo, saves 7% on final value fees · unlimited free listings
The FVF discount applies to every sale, so a Basic store would bring your base commission down from 11.0% to roughly 9.0%, often recovering the monthly fee within 10–15 sales depending on your average transaction value.
Seller Performance and Fee Penalties
eBay Poland operates within eBay's global seller standards framework. Your performance rating—Top Rated, Standard, Below Standard, or Very Low—directly affects your bottom line through fee surcharges on underperforming accounts.
Sellers rated Below Standard face an additional 6% surcharge on final value fees, while those at Very Low performance incur a punishing 8% surcharge. These penalties compound quickly: a Very Low seller effectively pays 19.0% FVF, wiping out much of the structural advantage over Allegro.
Maintaining Top Rated status isn't just about avoiding penalties—it unlocks a 10% discount in promoted listings fees and preferential search placement. Given eBay Poland's smaller domestic audience, search visibility matters enormously, and the algorithm rewards consistent delivery, low defect rates, and fast handling times.
Category-Specific Considerations for Poland
Unlike eBay US, which applies differentiated rates to categories like watches, sneakers, and musical instruments, eBay Poland uses a unified 11.0% rate across all product types. This simplifies margin planning but also means you won't find the same category arbitrage opportunities available to American sellers.
That said, certain categories perform disproportionately better on one platform than the other:
- Electronics and tech: Allegro dominates for commodity electronics (phones, laptops, peripherals) due to buyer trust and easier returns. eBay works better for vintage tech or rare components targeting EU collectors.
- Fashion and apparel: Allegro's local logistics integrations (InPost parcel lockers) make clothing returns smoother, giving it the edge. eBay Poland fashion listings often struggle unless you're offering designer or internationally sought-after brands.
- Collectibles and hobby: eBay's international reach makes it the superior choice for coins, stamps, trading cards, scale models, and other niche collectibles where Polish buyers represent a fraction of global demand.
- Car parts and tools: Allegro's category-specific buyer tools (fitment filters, VIN lookups) and lower commission on automotive categories (often 9%) give it a structural advantage for parts sellers.
International Sales and Currency Considerations
One of eBay Poland's strongest selling points is effortless access to buyers across the EU, UK, and globally. Your Polish listings automatically appear in search results on eBay Germany, France, Italy, and other European sites, with eBay's Global Shipping Programme or your own international postage handling cross-border logistics.
When you sell internationally from Poland, eBay applies an international fee on top of the standard FVF. The rates vary by destination region but typically add 1–2 percentage points for eurozone countries and slightly more for the UK or non-European buyers. The regulatory operating fee remains constant regardless of buyer location.
Allegro launched Allegro.eu to compete internationally, but uptake remains modest compared to eBay's entrenched cross-border network. If your product appeals to German collectors, Italian enthusiasts, or French hobbyists, eBay Poland provides a materially larger addressable market than Allegro without requiring separate accounts or multi-currency management.
Which Platform Should Polish Sellers Choose?
The honest answer is that many successful Polish sellers use both platforms strategically, but the decision matrix is reasonably clear:
Choose eBay Poland if:
- You're selling items over 150–200 zł where the flat 11.0% rate beats Allegro's category brackets.
- Your products have appeal beyond Poland (collectibles, vintage gear, niche hobbies, international brands).
- You prefer predictable, straightforward fee calculations and fewer subscription decisions.
- You're comfortable with English-language buyer communication and international postage logistics.
Choose Allegro if:
- Your target customer is primarily Polish and you need maximum domestic reach.
- You're selling in categories where Allegro's commission is 9–10% (electronics, appliances).
- You ship heavy or bulky items where excluding postage from commission saves substantially.
- You have the volume to justify a subscription tier and want deeper category-specific tooling.
For high-margin, internationally appealing products, eBay Poland's lower effective commission and built-in cross-border reach often deliver better net proceeds despite Allegro's larger Polish audience. For domestic commodity sales and price-sensitive categories, Allegro's local dominance and buyer trust typically win out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does eBay charge per sale in Poland?
eBay Poland charges a final value fee of 11.0% on the total amount (item price plus postage), plus a fixed per-order fee of zł0.35, plus a regulatory operating fee of 0.42%. For a typical 100 zł sale with 15 zł postage, total eBay fees come to approximately 14.36 zł, leaving you with 100.64 zł net proceeds before your product and shipping costs.
Is eBay cheaper than Allegro for sellers in Poland?
For most items priced above 150 zł, yes—eBay's 11.0% commission undercuts Allegro's typical 12–15% category rates. However, Allegro excludes postage from commission if you use their shipping labels, which can swing the math back in Allegro's favour for heavy items with high postage costs. Run the numbers for your specific products using an eBay Poland fee calculator and compare against Allegro's category-specific rates before committing.
Can I sell internationally from eBay Poland?
Absolutely. eBay Poland listings automatically appear on eBay sites across the EU, UK, and globally, giving you access to hundreds of millions of buyers without creating separate accounts. eBay applies a small international fee (typically 1–2 percentage points) on cross-border sales, but the expanded reach often justifies the cost—especially for collectibles, niche hobbies, or branded goods with international demand that Allegro's primarily Polish audience can't match.