NI Number sharing at ebay request | Member To Member Support

gsdjo13 · 2025-10-15T20:35:41.622000Z

Hi, I have sold 30 items, Ebay asked for my NI number and indicated it was a requirement to continue selling.I was concerned about sharing my NI Number as I understand it is meant to be kept safe and not handed out.I emailed eBay with my concerns and I am still waiting for a response, so I read forums, community, etc and then thought I would go direct to HMRC.....I phoned HMRC and emailed them, as can you, although the phone wait was long, HMRC told me NOT to share my NI number.I did explain it was an eBay requirement and HMRC said I must NOT share my NI number and explained why it should be kept confidential.I enjoy eBay and would like to continue but it seems like they won't let me without my NI Number eBay please can you assist with this query ? or can anyone else advise how to continue selling on eBay without giving NI number ?

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