What You Need to Create an eBay Seller Account
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eBay allows you to sell online for free. You could start a side hustle for extra cash, sell decluttered items, or even resell products. Since itโs free, you can test the business idea to see if it works without substantial upfront costs. But you need to create an eBay seller account. Itโs a simple process you can get done during your work break. First, what do you need?
What You Need to Create an eBay Seller Account
Hereโs what you need to create an eBay seller account:
For personal accounts:
An email address
Chargeable credit card
Personal details, such as name, address, date of birth, and Social Security Number (SSN).
Bank account details for payout or a Payoneer account
If you only want to sell casually, like selling unwanted items or passively selling when you need to, choose a personal account. Once you start selling higher quantities, you can upgrade to a business account.
For business accounts:
Besides the above, business accounts will need the following:
Registered company name
Individual ID information for beneficiaries
Business email
Business Location
Registration number
Tax information
Steps to Create an eBay Seller Account
Follow these steps to create an eBay seller account:
Step 1: Go to www.ebay.com
Step 2: Navigate to โMy eBayโ and select โSellingโ from the drop-down menu. This will take you to the sign-up page. Click โCreate an accountโ to register.
Step 3: Choose Personal Account and fill out your details. Click 'Create account.'
Step 4: Go back to 'My eBay' and select 'Selling' from the drop-down menu. Fill out your contact info and confirm the details. This will take you to your eBay selling overview page.
Step 4: Click โList an item.โ Enter the product name, UPC, ePID, ISBN, or part number, and click 'Get Started.'
Step 5: Fill out the โSell your itemโ form with the product information and submit. Your item listing is now saved as a draft. Youโll be redirected to the seller account verification page. Click โGet Started.โ
Verify your eBay Account
You need to verify your account and add payout details to use your eBay account.
Step 1: Confirm identity verification with an email address, phone number, and address.
Step 2: Confirm payment verification for the Payout Method. Youโll need to submit the following to verify your bank account:
Name of the checking account
Bank name
Routing number
Account number
Step 3: You can also receive payments with Payoneer. Ensure the account type and country of registration matches your eBay account. Follow the prompts to link your payout accounts. eBay processes your payment within two business days after order confirmation. Bank clearing may take an additional three business days.
But before receiving your first payout, itโs smart to separate business and personal finances, especially since youโre just starting. This makes your bookkeeping easier and gives you a clearer idea of what works and what doesn't. Itโll also help you make quick changes and grow your business faster.
Step 4: eBay requires a credit or debit card, which will be used if thereโs a payment failure. Enter your card details for verification.
Step 5: If there are any issues with your registration details, youโll be notified in the โMy eBayโ messages.
Congratulations, you have created an eBay seller account. Once eBay verifies your identity, you can list products, set business policies, and shipping preferences.
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