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Year to Date Total Reset?

When does the 'year to date' total shown on the app reset?Currently mine stands at £1704 however some of this was made AFTER April 6th this year and about half of it in 2024.

Mobile update

My phone just auto updated the app this morning. The new app update is absolutely terrible to navigate in drafts. Also, I think private sellers can no longer promote their items as of this morning via the app update. Not happy today

New update loses helpful feature

Hi, When listing an item through the app, the option to add a custom SKU is no longer available. This was a very useful feature for me. Is there a wayof getting it back e.g something in my settings or how to I reach ebay to suggest if it could be ret...

Turn off autopay

Pls help. Need to turn off auto pay so when an offer i submit is accepted I have to manually pay, just like with all other purchases. So far all search results have said one thing but eBay doesn’t give me the options to follow.

Difficulty confirming collection

My phone is showing that my ebay is 'out of date', but I can't get rid of it to install a new ebay account. I need to have this on my phone to confirm collection - any ideas please? I've sold an item and can access the details on the pc, but that won...

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Selling

Can’t anyone shed any light on why it’s not letting me post my item to sell? It’s my first listing I get all the way to end then it says to confirm account etc I do that and it always says error try again later I’ve been trying for ages now any help ...

Resolved! How do I block certain items or sellers on ebay

I’m so tired of this… I like to collect music such as CDs or vinyl but there’s also some stuff from certain anime and manga stuff that i like to buy at times. Stupid stuff like keychains, books, dvds, blu rays, merchandise, etc. Just small stuff from...

Delivery

Hi there I’ve recently bought an item on eBay. The seller has contacted me saying that there’s a problem with delivery and the eBay site is saying my address isn’t real. I said I would send a different address to the seller but the seller has said he...

Custom postage gone off eBay app

The option for custom postage has gone from the eBay app you can select if you go in eBay from browser, but not on the app I use the app all the time and can’t see why eBay would remove the option off the app?

eBay asking me to verify my bank account, whilst withholding my customer payments

Hi folks, Is anyone else being asked in the eBay app to verify their bank details? My funds are being with-held, despite me having the eBay account for 21yrs and my same bank for over a decade. They even moved funds into it on 4th March 2025, so it i...

Unable to Create a Listing

In order to keep eBay a safe and trustworthy environment, we regularly review marketplace activity. As part of our review, we've temporarily placed a selling hold on your account. This hold will prevent you from listing new items. To remove the hold ...

£50 incentive

Hi. I am so sorry to ask for help. I received a notification on my phone about listing an item for over £20 and upon it selling, you would get a £50 code to redeem on a purchase over £125. Does anyone have a link to the T+Cs? I'm sure my listing will...

Error in eBay app

HI Somehow today the eBay app doesn't work properly. When you search for an item, the search results are incomplete and shows half of the items without picture and title. Even when I open my shop doesn't shows listing.

Opening eBay on iPhone 6s

Hi there, anyone else unable to access eBay now without having ios17? Don’t think this is fair on people who havnt got the updated version phone to be able to access eBay.

banned account

hey everyone.so about a month ago ebay sent me a mc011 with a request for docs such as invoices and bank statements. i send over the invoices i had but i sent the wrong bank statements which i didnt realise, so i re sent everything with correct state...

Pending money on eBay balance issue

Hi, I’ve sold an item posted it via Royal Mail and it’s been delivered and feedback has been received but it’s not showing up on the system as delivered so my money for the item is still in pending. How can I get this money released to me?

Buyer protection fee

Won’t be selling anymore items after the ones listed have been sold. The Buyer Protection Fee is BS and EBay are holding funds for items that have been delivered and feedback left by buyers. Shame, but here we are.

eBay app no longer works with my iPad

A couple of days ago my eBay app stopped working on my iPad. I tried unsuccessfully to update the app. It appears that the eBay market place app is no longer working on my iPad - although the apple software is up to date. The iPad is my preferred too...

Acccount restriction

My account has been restricted right after three lists . Ebay app isn’t showing any option to resolve or to verify my account. Kindly help me to resolve this

No access to Ebay from Iphone/Ipad

I am unable to access Ebay from my Iphone and Ipad as it needs an update which is only available for IOS17 or higher. My Iphone/Ipad are only IOS16. Ebay will be losing business if this continues.

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Ebay App updated

I am so annoyed that Ebay have updated to a newer version.. i have a iphone 7 and cannot use my app as it wants me to use the new version . Its a shame as will not be getting a new phone yet . will lose a lot of business. I will be using amazon & Tik...

£5 off your first in app purchase... NOT

Got this late last night but was tired and went to bed.In the morning, thought I'd buy a present for a family member.But the offer had already expired at midnight, a few minutes after ebay made it.Does ebay really expect people to immediately buy som...

Finding app update for Android

Hi,I feel slightly stupid asking this but I don't like this Beta/Zeta version I'm forced to use. It says that this version of the app is no longer supported on my Android phone (I've had the app forever..) and that I have to update it but when you ge...

App stopped working

Hi the app has stopped working on my phone. Uninstalled and reinstalled and still tells me to uodate even though the app is upto date. Ebay app wont work for me. Can anyone help?

Resolved! Prices suddenly changed

Very strange changes in pricing of some items for sale in the UK. For example an item I’ve had on my watch list at £2000 has suddenly changed to £2046.72 and I’ve noticed similar and occasionally identical changes elsewhere. i have not changed any se...

Ebay app

When I open the app it says an update is needed but I can't seem to update it as it doesn't show the update button in play store. I've deleted it and downloaded over and over but doesn't seem to work as the app wouldn't allow me use it without an upd...

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anchor shop subscription

I recently upgraded my shop subscription 4 months ago to Anchor, which includes an invitation to the Concierge service. However, I haven’t received any invitation or access yet. I’m concerned about paying £500+ a month without receiving this key bene...

Request for Refund

I ordered a 4-inch mattress topper, but they sent me a 2-inch one instead. When I contacted them, they admitted their mistake and offered me half of my money back—but only if I closed the case.Trusting them, I closed the case, and now they’re ignorin...

eBay App Not Working

eBay have effectively bricked the eBay app for phones over a certain age, with the "this version is no longer supported. Please update to the latest version" message. As far as I can tell, there was zero warning that this change was about to happen. ...

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EBay app no longer working

Just when eBay start to charge a buyer’s fee the app no longer works on my phone. There is no alternative option the classic site loads so badly on your phone. How are sellers supposed to continue to use eBay? Any suggestions? I think I shall be look...

E bay app

The old app has expired the new app require Mac 17 My iPad is 16.6 so i cannot download app.it advices to use an older app but there is no option for this and the App Store just has the new one as I see it ,solution please as using the website is an ...

app

Hi, can anyone advise please. My eBay app stopped working due to demanding l update it. Unfortunately for me the new version my phone is to old to accommodate it and l deleted the old one. How can l get back an app that is working please. Thank you

App issues

Hi all, trying to open my ebay app, today and my phone says app version no longer supported, please update to latest version which I have tried multiple times but it keeps on lopping someone has mocked up at ebay big time, I've seen loads off the sam...

Ebay app update issues

I just got one of those pop ups on my eBay app ( version 6.115.0.2 ) saying update the app to the latest version, but when I try to update it ( on android phone 8.0.0 ) it takes me to the app store and it only has the option to uninstall or open the ...

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Ebay have locked out Android 9 users.

I have noticed today that if l want to continue using eBay's app, l will need to purchase a new phone. It only supports Android 10 upwards, and will simply keep telling you to update the app. This seems a bit crazy. I'm hoping eBay will rectify this....

eBay app now needs ios17 !

ios 17 is not supported on my device and so from today I cannot run the app and instead use the web interface! No other app has yet imposed this restriction!

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Unable to use the App today

It is extremely annoying that today I seem unable to use the Ebay app on my phone as it says I need to upgrade but I have tried several times to do this with no sccess. I am actively trying to sell items with you. Please sort it out Ebay and at the v...

Ebay App gone AWOL.

What have Ebay done with their app .Working fine yesterday, now saying I need to update. Tried update, no luck.It's not my phone as thats an up to date model.

It’s been a blast.

My phone is now too old to enjoy eBay. Been an avid buyer for years but time to move on it seems, or simply being shoved out of the loop with a phone that no longer supports the app. bye

Missing seller listing photos

I can no longer see the photos if an item listed for sale when using the app.The main photo appears for a second then disappears. All other text and links in the sellers listing still work. Has anyone experienced this and found a fix please?I am usin...

Ebay app

Reported this morning to ebay agent that the app is not working properly, not showing photos,or allowing me to buy or bid on items. 10 hours later it still aint working

do you prefer vinted over ebay, if so why?

I think both platforms have their pros and cons. Personally, I prefer using Vinted for buying and selling clothes, while I go to eBay for other items like household appliances. I was on Depop for a while, but since I haven’t made any sales in the las...

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£5 off for using App

There is no mention of minimum spend in relation to £5 off for using App.This poor customer service as other retailers Amazon eg give you gift for using app no purchase necessary It is almost impossible to contact a human at eBay now without jumping ...

Account security and suspension

Hello all, I am a regular eBay user and am logged in on my account but when ever I try to see my money or manage my money it wants me to login, sends me a text to confirm and proceeds to inform me my account is suspended, what do I do?

Attaching images in the new messaging App

I hate the new eBay massaging App compared to the old format. At the moment I'm trying to figure out how to attach a few jpg files to prove a defect to a seller. I can't see any icons to enable files to be attached to messages.

Resolved! downloaded app £5 off not working

I have the app but when I go to purchase and select "pay with" there is no option to add the voucher code for the £5 off. The voucher code does not work in the voucher box. I can see my code on my desktop but it will not let me use it via the desktop...

Listing issues

When listing on PC or iPhone or iPad, there seem to be issues with postage. Listed 10 items yesterday and checked on iPad and it had no postage displayed on the iPad but did when checked on my iPhone app. All via the app on iPad and iPhone and on web...

Shipping to UK

HiApologies if this is an old chestnut by now but, is there a reason why the UK is still omitted from US shipping lists? (as well as a few other international lists as well ). All I want to purchase is some Lego and so NASA/rocket science exclusions ...

Ebay

I am not busman58 you have got the wrong person chek my Ebay name and you will see it is not this I have never sold on Ebay in all my years I have been with you please sort this out you are not the only site I can buy off out there.

Downloading ebay app

I tried scanning the QR code and it didn't work, so I went on Playstore and was told that the app wasn't compatible with my phone. What do I do? I've had this problem before with other apps - can I upgrade my phone somehow?

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Collection

Hi, I was selling something with the option to collect only and it is asking me to scan the collection code. What code I need to scan? I am confused.

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Three items unable to send offers too

Hi allI hope someone can help, I have three items that have appeared to send offers to . But each time I try to send an offer it comes up OOPS , so I can't send an offer or get rid of the three items from the bidding part .Thank you in advance

£10 joining offer disappeared 😞

I was temped to load the eBay app on my phone by a £10 cash off offer from ebay. This came up on the first few items I looked at but as I was just browsing I didn't save the code. Now the code has disappeared which I think is a bit of a con as I now ...

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£10 Voucher

Why do you send a message of £10 off an item. You go to apply the voucher and then you find there's a minimum spend, which wasn't revealed during theT & C. Where's the minimum amount?

Ebay listing search query

I notice on the ebay app that we now have a map with local selected item Will this be available on desktop as this would be great for small business in the local area if a users search for a proudect ebay could use geo local to find a seller near by ...

Editing address on MasterCard details

I have been trying to add my new home address to my MasterCard account ( on the eBay phone app) with no luck rang eBay and was advised to delete MasterCard and reload with new address etc done this and all i get is a red box message saying " unable t...

Selling help

I've got a lot of items to sell ranging from BNWT to used but good condition. Shoes, bags and clothes plus a few toys. My health won't allow me the time or energy to do it all though. Does eBay still do the trading assistance where another (usually p...

scamed

I sold a 100 item for 20pounds and it says delivered but the buyer said they didn't receive it ebay have refunded them and taken the money out my bank account with out me saying they could so I'm a item down and money what a joke this app is year's a...

No smartphone so no app

Hi - Buyer is collecting an item I've sold and has paid online. I don't understand a word of the Ebay message - am really annoyed because Ebay assumes everyone has a smartphone. I do not, so what do I do, please? Messasge says "Your buyer has confirm...