How to Delete eBay Account (Step-By-Step)

eBay is a popular eCommerce platform to buy and sell products. If you decided to close your eBay account, here’s how to do it.

Before closing your eBay account you should ensure the following,

Your available balance is zero and all fees and selling costs have been paid.
You have no pending transactions or disputes
You have no open bids on any product
You have canceled all subscriptions through eBay

You will receive an email update within 24 hours of receiving the account closure request. Normally the account is closed within 14 days but in certain circumstances it can be up to 60 days.

After that, all your eBay data will be deleted, including reviews and order history. Once the closure request is submitted, you will no longer be able to access your account, buy or sell products.

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How to Delete eBay Account (Step-by-step)

Follow these steps to close or delete your eBay account,

1. Sign in to eBay from a web browser.

Mouse over the drop-down arrow that appears near to your name in the top-right corner. Choose Account settings.

2. A new page will appear where you can change personal information, account password, download eBay data, and more.

Click on Close account.

3. Now eBay will detail the formalities and consequences of closing your account.

Scroll down to locate and tap Close account button.

4. Then, you will be redirected to a new page.

Pick a reason why you are leaving eBay. It may be due to security concerns, billing issues, account-related issues, or other reasons.

Finally, check I want to close my eBay account box and hit submit. Then, you will get a confirmation message like this,

That’s it.

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FAQ

What is eBay shopping?

eBAY is American based eCommerce platform to buy and sell products across the world. It allows you to buy electronics, clothing, industrial equipments, beauty products, and others at cheap rates.

Can I trust eBay online shopping?

eBay is a popular online marketplace to buy your favorite products. Before buying, check seller’s star ratings and user feedback. The rating indicates how many buyers are satisfied with the seller’s service. Make sure to order items from top-rated sellers to avoid bad experience later.

Will eBay refund money if scammed?

If you are not satisfied with the product bought on eBay, do this. Sign in to your eBay account and go to Purchase history. Find a product for which you want to get refund. Click on Return and select the item doesn’t match the description as the reason. The seller will have 3 days to accept return. If you are not getting any response during this period, contact eBay support and escalate the case.

Can you return eBay items?

eBay offers a money back guarantee on most of the products. If you received a damaged or fake product, raise a return request with the seller who should respond to your ticket in 3 days. If not, contact eBay support and they will do the rest.

Is eBay blocked in India?

eBay India was acquired by Flipkart in 2018, and it is no more functioning. But you can buy products from ebay.com, eBay’s main website. Find sellers who ship internationally to India and buy items from them.

How do I open my eBay account?

Visit ebay.com and click on register. Choose an account type first. If you are planning to sell large number of goods, select Business type. Otherwise, go with a Personal account.
Enter your first and last email, email, and password to create account. Confirm your identity. Then, enter your phone number to get a verification code. After confirmation, you will be redirected to the login screen. Enter your email and password to sign in.

Does eBay need a bank account?

Yes, eBay sellers should give a valid checking account number to receive payments. Make sure that your name, address, and business information on bank records match with those details given on Ebay.