eBay announces major payment changes for 2025, faces backlash from users

eBay plans to implement significant payment changes in 2025, including introducing a buyer fee for UK transactions and delaying payments to sellers until items are confirmed delivered. These changes aim to enhance buyer protections but have sparked backlash from users. The new buyer fee will align eBay with competitors like Vinted and Depop, which have shifted to buyer fees instead of seller fees. Additionally, private sellers will be required to purchase postage through eBay's managed shipping service, which some sellers fear will increase their costs. These changes follow eBay's recent removal of regulatory fees for private sellers. Users have expressed concerns that these adjustments may drive them to rival platforms, as they could diminish eBay's competitive edge.