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Creating a seller account


To sell on eBay, you need to register with eBay and create a seller account. Both are free. During the one-time process of creating a seller account, you'll confirm the accuracy of your personal information, provide information to verify your identity, and select an automatic payment method for paying seller fees.

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Review your personal information and verify your identity
The first step in creating a seller account is to double-check your personal information. It's important to make sure that your name, address, and phone number are correct before you start selling on eBay.

Select whether or not you have a physical store. 

Once your personal information is correct, select My personal information is correct, and then click the Continue button. 

To verify your identity, we'll place an automated call to the phone number you provide. When you answer that call, the automated system will provide you with a 4-digit PIN. You'll need to enter that PIN on eBay to continue with the seller account creation process. If you have trouble confirming your identity, please contact us for immediate assistance by clicking the contact us link on the Confirm your identity by phone page.
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Select your automatic payment method
Decide how you'd like to pay your eBay fees and any reimbursements for claims under the eBay Buyer Protection Policy. You can select to use any of the following payment methods as your automatic payment method:

  • PayPal

  • Credit card

  • Bank account


Learn more about paying your eBay fees.

Select your payment method and click the Continue button. Then, enter the requested information.

To ensure your card is accepted:

  • Make sure your credit card number is correct.

  • 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 account is in good standing.

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


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

To ensure your chequing account is accepted:

  • Make sure your routing number is correct. You'll find your routing number on the bottom of your cheques. Routing numbers are 9 digits long. If you don't have a check available, ask your bank for your routing number.

  • Make sure your chequing account number is correct. You'll find your chequing account number 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.

That's it! Now you're ready to list your first item on eBay.
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