eBay Partner Network

eBay's own network that pays a share of the sale price on qualifying purchases.

Go to programChecked on 10/14/2026
  • Commission15
  • Cookie window10
  • Traffic freedom50
  • Getting started50

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Facts

Commissionup to 6 % per sale
DetailsA percentage of the sale price, depending on region and sub-category.
ModelRevenue share
Cookie1 day
NetworkDirect
Minimum payoutunknown
Instant approvalunknown
Who can joinNo official information
Pays inUSA
Company based inUSA
Sourcepartnernetwork.ebay.com/our-program/rate-card
NicheTech, Fashion

Allowed traffic sources

  • SEO and blogsunknown
  • Social mediaunknown
  • Paid searchunknown
  • Brand biddingunknown
  • Emailunknown
  • Coupon sitesunknown

How to join

  1. Go to the eBay Partner Network and click Sign Up or Join now.
  2. Create your account and describe your site or channel.
  3. Accept the Network Agreement.
  4. After approval, create tracked links in the ePN dashboard.
  5. Add payment details in your account.

Go to sign-up

Commission in detail

CategoryRate
Auto Parts and Accessories2.5%
Trading cards3%
Most other categoriesUp to 4% of the item sale price (eBay Seller Center)

Commissions are a percentage of the sale price, set by region and subcategory. See the Rate Card for each category. ePN can change rates, but not below the posted rates.

Payout

The minimum balance is $10 USD. Payment is monthly by EFT or PayPal. PayPal payments carry a 2% fee, capped at $20 USD per month.

Rules you should know

  • Buy It Now: the purchase must happen within 24 hours after the click.
  • Auctions: bid within 24 hours of the click and win within 10 days.
  • Best Offer: submit the offer within 24 hours and the seller must accept.
  • Charity items, eBay gift cards, real estate and some daily deals are not commissionable.
  • Earnings caps apply per transaction, and each qualifying transaction is paid once.

Our assessment

Good for

Publishers with deal, collector or used-goods content.

Not for

Those who need long tracking windows.

Strengths
  • Any qualifying purchase within 24 hours counts
  • Monthly payouts
Catches
  • 24-hour window
  • Charity items and gift cards are not commissionable

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the eBay Partner Network cookie?

There is no long cookie. A purchase must happen within 24 hours of the click. Auctions must be won within 10 days.

What is the minimum payout at eBay Partner Network?

$10 USD.

How do I get paid by eBay Partner Network?

By EFT or PayPal, monthly. PayPal has a 2% fee capped at $20 per month.

How much does eBay pay per sale?

Rates depend on category and region. Examples are 2.5% for Auto Parts and 3% for trading cards. Check the Rate Card.

Does eBay pay for charity listings?

No. Charity items are not commissionable.

Change log

10/14/2026: first check of all values against the official source.

No official information found for: minimum payout, approval, traffic rules. These values show as unknown and count as neutral in the gauge.

Sources

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