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	Verify your identity Tell us how you'll pay your seller fees Select the payment methods you'll accept from buyers

To sell on eBay, you need to register on eBay and create a seller’s account. Both are free. During this one-time process, you'll provide information to verify your identity, select how you'll pay your seller fees, and let us know which payment methods you'll accept from buyers.

1. Verify your identity.

To help us provide a safe environment for the eBay community, you need to provide credit card or debit card information. In some cases, you'll also need to provide your checking account information. Your personal information is protected by eBay's Privacy Policy and encrypted by industry-standard SSL technology. If you don't have a credit card or checking account, or don't want to submit this information, you can verify your identity using ID Verify.

Verify your identity with your credit card information

Your card won't be charged unless you authorize eBay to use it to pay your seller fees, which are charged only when you list or sell items.

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 or debit card account is in good standing.

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

• For debit cards, use only those with Visa or MasterCard logos.

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

Verifying your identity with your checking account information

Your account information is used for identification purposes only. eBay deducts fees from your account only if you authorize eBay to use it to pay your seller fees.

To ensure your checking account goes on file:

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

• Make sure your checking account number is correct. You’ll find your checking account number on the bottom of your checks, usually before the symbol.

• If you need more help, contact your bank.

Verifying your identity with ID Verify

If you don't have a credit card or don't want to have your card on file, you can establish proof of identity with ID Verify. It will be valid until your name, home address, or phone number change. You'll be charged for this service only when you complete the process.

2. Tell us how you'll pay your seller fees.

When becoming a seller, you need to select how you pay your eBay.com listing fees . You can pay your seller fees using any of the following payment methods:

• PayPal (monthly and one-time payments)

• Credit card (monthly and one-time payments)

• Direct pay from your checking account (monthly and one-time payments)

• Check (business only)

For more details, see Paying your seller fees.

3. Select the payment methods you'll accept from your buyers.

The next step is to select and set up the payment methods you'll accept from buyers. How you set up your payment options varies by each method.

Read about selecting payment methods you’ll accept and setting up your payment preferences.