Postage and Tracking updates
Key Dates
Since November 2019:
- The eBay Virtual Tracking Number (eVTN) captures accurate and detailed tracking information on orders sent via Australia Post
- You can buy and print postage on eBay with Sendle
eBay Virtual Tracking Number (eVTN)
Accurate tracking is key to creating a great post-transaction experience for buyers, by providing more visibility over their parcel’s journey. This is why it’s essential you accurately upload tracking for your orders.
If you’re using Australia Post* and have difficulty uploading tracking, eVTN can still help you meet your buyer’s and eBay’s tracking expectations. We added a unique code to the first line of your buyer’s delivery address. It captures accurate and detailed tracking information for your orders and uploads it to eBay for you, making it visible to your buyers.
Please don’t remove or interfere with the code on your orders. It won’t affect the accuracy of the address or delivery of your parcels. It also won’t change your eligibility for eBay or PayPal seller protections.
*This code only works for Australia Post parcels where you paid for the label online and printed it off. If you're paying for postage in store or sending with letters be sure to continue uploading tracking to eBay.
Benefits of Accurate Tracking
By providing better tracking information, the eVTN allows for:
- Improved buyer experience and fewer buyer contacts
- Accurate delivery estimates based on actual carrier performance
- Protection against negative delivery Feedback or ‘item not received’ claims
- Greater likelihood to qualify for eBay Plus as we introduce new criteria
By providing better tracking information, the eVTN allows for:
- Improved buyer experience and fewer buyer contacts
- Accurate delivery estimates based on actual carrier performance
- Protection against negative delivery Feedback or ‘item not received’ claims
- Greater likelihood to qualify for eBay Plus as we introduce new criteria
Next Steps
- Do not remove or interfere with the code on your orders
- If you are already uploading tracking yourself, please continue to do so
Sendle Postage on eBay
In November 2019, we added Sendle as a postage carrier on eBay. Sendle offers seller-friendly postage services at great prices to give you more choice when buying postage on eBay.
Benefits of Using Sendle on eBay
- Save money on postage with prices starting at just $6*.
- Save time with options to drop-off packages somewhere near you or have them picked up at no extra cost.
- You’re protected as Sendle postage includes transit cover for loss on all eligible parcels up to the value of $300 that follow the claim requirements set out in the Sendle Cover Policy.
- Seamless tracking as the tracking number is uploaded automatically once the item has been sent.
As announced in the 2019 Spring Seller Update, you can now also create and print postage labels in bulk on eBay. This means you can purchase Sendle postage for multiple items through Seller Hub, and print all your labels at once.
*For 500g same city deliveries. See Sendle pricing.
Next Steps
- Just select Sendle as your carrier when you buy and print postage on eBay
- Then simply create and print your label and we’ll add the charge to your next invoice as usual