Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact Customer Service?

For customer support inquiries relating to eBay activities such as buying, selling, or payment issues please contact eBay Customer Support.


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When was eBay founded?

eBay was founded in September 1995. More information on eBay's history can be found here.

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Where is eBay's Corporate headquarters? How many employees does eBay have?

eBay’s headquarters are located at 2025 Hamilton Ave. San Jose, CA 95125. As of December 31, 2019, eBay employed approximately 13,300 people globally.

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When did eBay go public?

eBay shares began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange on September 24, 1998 under the symbol EBAY.

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What is eBay's ticker symbol? What exchange is eBay's stock traded on?

eBay is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the symbol EBAY.

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When did eBay complete the separation of PayPal? How did this impact my shares in eBay?

eBay completed the separation of PayPal on July 17, 2015. Each eBay stockholder received one share of PayPal common stock for each share of eBay common stock held as of the close of business on July 8, 2015, the record date for the distribution. More information regarding the separation can be found here.

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When does eBay's fiscal year end?

eBay's fiscal year ends on December 31.

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Who is eBay's transfer agent?

If you hold eBay stock in your name (versus through a stockbroker) please contact our transfer agent:

By Mail:
Computershare Investor Services
P.O. Box 505005
Louisville, KY 40233-5005
United States of America

By Overnight Delivery:
Computershare Investor Services
462 South 4th Street, Suite 1600
Louisville, KY 40202
United States of America

Shareholder online inquires:
www.computershare.com/investor

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Does eBay pay a dividend?

eBay announced the initiation of a dividend on its earnings call on January 29th, 2019. You can find information about our dividend history here.

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Does eBay offer a direct stock purchase plan?

eBay does not offer a direct stock purchase plan at this time.

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When will Earnings be announced?

Information regarding upcoming events, including Earnings, can be found here.

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Who sits on eBay's Board of Directors?

Information on eBay's Board of Directors can be found here.

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Who is on eBay's Executive Leadership Team?

Information on eBay's Executive Leadership team can be found here.

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How can I obtain a copy of the latest Annual Report or Proxy Statement?

eBay has transitioned to electronic documents only. The latest eBay Annual Report and Proxy Statements can be found here.

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Where can I find eBay's Corporate Governance guidelines or materials?

eBay corporate governance guidelines and related information can be found here.

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How do I get added to eBay's email distribution list?

You can sign up for email alerts to receive notification of announcements and upcoming events here.

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Where can I find eBay's latest metrics/financials?

The latest eBay metrics and financials can be found here.

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How do I contact eBay Investor Relations?

For Investor Relations inquiries email us at ir@ebay.com or click here.

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