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eBay stands with Ukraine

We are taking steps to support the Ukrainian people and our sellers in the region. Help us get vital assistance to those impacted by the crisis.

How we can help

We are supporting the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine by raising funds for The American Red Cross, Nova Ukraine, and Save the Children.

We will match up to $250,000 in donations from our buyers and sellers through March 31st.

A logo of The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross

A non-profit humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education.

A logo of Nova Ukraine
Nova Ukraine

A non-profit that is actively sending aid to affected regions of Ukraine including food, diapers, and other necessities.

A logo of Save the Children
Save the Children

A non-profit working to give children a healthy start in life, opportunities to learn, and protection from harm.

How eBay buyers can help

Buyers on eBay can donate up to $10 through Give at Checkout by following these simple steps:

  1. Log into your eBay account.
  2. Add items to your Cart.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the checkout page.
  4. In the Donation section, select the amount of money you’d like to donate.

If you have a charity already set as a favorite, you will see that organization listed instead.

What eBay is doing to protect sellers

We are closely monitoring the situation as it evolves. Sellers can get the latest updates at the eBay Announcements board.

Terms and Conditions

eBay is matching donations made through Give at Checkout and Community Selling for the American Red Cross, Save the Children, and Nova Ukraine on eBay.com between March 1st and April 1st, up to $250,000.

When you buy an item on eBay.com, you can donate $1, $2, $5, $10 to the American Red Cross, Save the Children, and Nova Ukraine.

When you list an item for sale, you can indicate that some percentage of the sale is to be donated to one of the selected charities. Sell and ship the item to the customer as usual. Within a few weeks, and after the buyer has paid, our partners at PayPal Giving Fund will collect your donation via your automatic payment method or you’ll receive an invoice to pay your donations. PayPal Giving Fund will send your donation to your selected charity and will provide you with a donation receipt. eBay will also discount your Final Value Fees equal to the percentage you donated.

American Red Cross - Support the urgent needs of the American Red Cross mission, whether it is responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills to save a life, or assisting military members and their families during emergencies. EIN: 530196605 Washington, DC 19820 Favorite(s) Charity Id: 302 PayPal Giving Fund Id: 3843

Save the Children - Help Save the Children provide relief to children in and around Ukraine, including water, food, shelter, education and protection from harm. eBay Charity ID: 117894 PPGF ID: 2390769

Nova Ukraine - Help Nova Ukraine raise awareness about Ukraine in the US and throughout the world and provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine. eBay Charity ID: 11789 PPGF ID: 2390769

You can find out more about eBay for Charity.

FAQs
How can I take part?

You can take part in fundraising to the American Red Cross, Save the Children or Nova Ukraine when you buy or sell on eBay.

When you buy an item on eBay.com, you can donate $1, $2, $5, $10 to the American Red Cross, Save the Children, and Nova Ukraine. Give at Checkout is only available on web and Android.

Regarding community selling, when you list an item for sale, you can indicate that some percentage of the sale is to be donated to one of the selected charities. Sell and ship the item to the customer as usual.

Within a few weeks, and after the buyer has paid, our partners at PayPal Giving Fund will collect your donation via your automatic payment method or you’ll receive an invoice to pay your donations. PayPal Giving Fund will send your donation to your selected charity and will provide you with a donation receipt. eBay will also discount your Final Value Fees equal to the percentage you donated.

What sort of things can I sell?

You can donate part or all of your sale to charity when you sell on eBay. However, there are some limitations on what items and categories can be included in an eBay for Charity listing.

Is eBay donating to the American Red Cross, Save the Children and Nova Ukraine as part of the campaign?

eBay is matching donations made through Give at Checkout and Community Selling for the American Red Cross, Save the Children and Nova Ukraine on eBay.com between Tuesday March 1st and Friday, April, 1st 2022.

When do I need to have donated by?

If you are adding a donation via Give at Checkout, ensure the transaction is completed by 12:59:59pm on Mar 31, 2022.

If you are adding a donation via your sale on eBay (Community Selling), you must have completed your sale by 12:59:59 on Mar 31, 2022. Any donation sent after this point will be processed as per the usual process with Community Selling.

What if I want to rescind my donation, cancel my sale or the buyer returns the item?

It may be possible to rescind your donation via Community Selling. You can learn more about this, and what happens if a buyer does not pay for the item, here.

Give at Checkout donations are non-refundable.