Mercari fee calculator (2026)
US seller fees · Last checked October 16, 2026
See what Mercari takes and what you keep. The 10% fee is charged on the item and the shipping the buyer pays.
An estimate from the standard published rates. Your fees can differ with promotions, account status, ads and the marketplace’s own rounding. Check your sale details for the exact amount.
How Mercari fees work
- A 10% selling fee on the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays.
- No separate payment processing fee for sellers on new or updated listings; buyers pay their own buyer protection fee.
- Listings made before January 6, 2025 and not updated since can still be on the old fee structure.
- Cashing out by direct deposit is free; Instant Pay costs $3.
Last checked October 16, 2026. Source: Mercari: Fees on Mercari.
Questions
How much does Mercari take from a sale?
10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. A $40 item with $6 buyer-paid shipping costs you $4.60 in fees.
Does Mercari charge a fee on shipping?
Yes, when the buyer pays for shipping, the 10% fee applies to that shipping too. If you offer free shipping, the fee is on the item price, and you pay the label.
Does Mercari charge sellers a payment processing fee?
Not on new or updated listings. Buyers pay a separate buyer protection fee at checkout, which doesn’t come out of your payout.
How much does it cost to cash out on Mercari?
Direct deposit is free. Instant Pay costs $3 per cash-out.
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