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Creating a seller's account


To sell on eBay, you need to register with eBay and create a seller's account. Both are free. During this one-time process, you'll provide information to verify your identity, select how you'll pay your seller fees, and let us know which payment methods you'll accept from buyers.

1.
Verify your identity.
To help us provide a safe environment for the eBay community, you need to provide credit card or debit card information. In some cases, you'll also need to provide your bank account information. Your personal information is protected by eBay's Privacy Policy and encrypted by industry-standard SSL technology.

Verify your identity by phone
This option allows you to sell immediately on eBay. Enter your telephone number as indicated (land lines only) and select whether you want to receive the call now (you'll receive the call within 20 seconds) or in 2 minutes. You will get an automated call with a 4-digit verification number at the telephone number you specified. Enter the 4-digit verification number on eBay and continue your registration.

Verify your identity with your credit card information
Your card won't be charged unless you authorise eBay to use it to pay your seller fees, which are charged only when you list or sell items.

To ensure your card is accepted:

  • Make sure you type in the credit card number correctly.

  • Check your address - it must match the billing address on your monthly statement.

  • Verify that your account has been activated.

  • Make sure your credit card or debit card account is in good standing.

  • Make sure your account doesn't have an internet or phone order block.

  • For debit cards, use only those with Visa, MasterCard, Electron or Maestro logos.

If you need more help with your credit card or debit card, contact your card issuer.

Verifying your identity with your bank account information
Your account information is used for identification purposes only. eBay deducts fees from your account only if you authorise eBay to use it to pay your seller fees.

To ensure your bank account goes on file:

  • Make sure your sort code is correct. You'll find your sort code on your bank statement or on the bottom of your cheques. Sort codes are 6 digits long.

  • Make sure your bank account number is correct. You'll find your bank account number on your bank statement or on the bottom of your cheques.


If you need more help, contact your bank.

Become PayPal Verified
In addition to verifying your identity on eBay, we recommend you also start the process of getting verified on PayPal. Because this process can take a few days to complete it's best to start as soon as possible.
2.
Tell us how you'll pay your seller fees.
When you become a seller, you need to select how you pay your fees. You can pay your seller fees using any of the following payment methods:

  • PayPal (monthly and one-time payments)

  • Credit or debit card (monthly and one-time payments)

  • Direct bank transfer (monthly and one-time payments)


Learn more about paying your seller fees.
3.
Select the payment methods you'll accept from your buyers.
The next step is to select and set up the payment methods you'll accept from buyers. How you set up your payment options varies by each method.
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