eBay has about 132 million active buyers on its site, according to Statista data from the second quarter of 2023. The online platform faces steep competition from Amazon but is still a favorite for antique buyers, resellers and more.
If you're new to the e-commerce site, we've got you covered with tips and tricks. Can’t find the “cancel bid button” on the item listing page? That’s because it doesn’t exist. It might seem like it isn’t possible to retract a bid on eBay, but it is. You just have to make a few extra clicks.
Here is everything you need to know about canceling a bid on eBay.
How to cancel a bid oneBay
After you’ve submitted your bid, you won’t see a cancellation option on the product page. To cancel a bid, go to eBay’s customer service page and search “retract a bid.” It should bring up an article entitled “Retracting a bid.”
Here, you can click on the blue button that says “Retract a bid” (or you can just click here) and another page will open.
Items with active bids should be listed on the page. Click on the bid you want to cancel, and a new page shouldopen. Select a reason for canceling. Once your bid is canceled, you should receive confirmation in your email.
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Can I cancel my eBay bid?
According to eBay, you’re allowed to retract your bid if the seller changed the item description significantly orif you accidentally bid the wrong amount.
If more than 12 hours remain in an auction, you can retract all your bids, according to eBay. But if fewer than 12 hours remain, you can only cancel a bid you placed within the last hour, according to eBay.
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