Mercari fee calculator
On a $50.00 sale, Mercari takes $5.00 and you keep $45.00. Enter your own numbers to see every fee.
Mercari fees
| Fee | Rate | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | 10% | Item price + shipping |
Fees verified on October 22, 2026 against Mercari’s own pages:
Mercari fee changes
- : A flat 10% selling fee on item price and buyer-paid shipping replaced buyer-paid fees, and the separate payment processing fee was removed.
PlainFees has tracked Mercari’s fees since October 22, 2026.
Worked examples
| Sale | Mercari takes | You keep | How it adds up |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | $2.00 | $18.00 | $20 sale: 10% selling fee = $2.00, per 'Fees on Mercari' |
| $50.00 | $5.00 | $45.00 | $50 sale: 10% selling fee = $5.00, per 'Fees on Mercari' |
| $200.00 | $20.00 | $180.00 | $200 sale: 10% selling fee = $20.00, per 'Fees on Mercari' |
How Mercari fees work
Mercari charges US sellers one fee: a 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. There is no separate payment processing fee. On a $50 sale with no buyer-paid shipping, the fee is $5.00 and you keep $45.00.
Mercari's fees page puts it this way: "A 10% selling fee of the combined amount of item price and buyer-paid shipping will be charged to the seller." Listing is free, and the fee is only charged when your item sells.
Buyers pay their own fee on top. Mercari adds a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee to the item price and buyer-paid shipping at checkout. It does not come out of your payout.
Getting your money out
- Direct deposit to your bank is free, once a day, and usually takes up to 5 business days. A failed deposit costs $2.
- Instant Pay to an eligible Visa or Mastercard debit card costs $3 per cash-out, up to $600 a month.
These payout fees aren't included in the calculator, because they are charged per cash-out, not per sale.
How to pay less on Mercari
- Use free direct deposit instead of Instant Pay. On a $30 cash-out, the $3 Instant Pay fee is another 10%.
- Promote by lowering the price. Mercari's Promote button is free: lowering your price by 5% or more boosts your listing in search.
- Avoid cancellations. Mercari may charge frequent cancellers 5% of the item price, up to $25.
What changed recently
Since January 6, 2025, Mercari has charged sellers a flat 10% selling fee and removed the separate payment processing fee. Before that, from March 2024, buyers paid the fees and sellers kept their full sale price.
Questions sellers ask
How much does Mercari take from a $100 sale?
10% of $100.00, which is $10.00. You keep $90.00 before any shipping costs you pay.
Does Mercari charge a payment processing fee?
No. Since January 6, 2025, there is no separate payment processing fee for buyers or sellers.
Is the Mercari fee charged on shipping?
Yes, on shipping the buyer pays. The 10% applies to the item price plus buyer-paid shipping.
Does it cost anything to cash out from Mercari?
Direct deposit is free. Instant Pay costs $3 per cash-out. A failed direct deposit costs $2.
Who pays the Mercari Buyer Protection fee?
The buyer. It is 3.6% of the item price and buyer-paid shipping, added at checkout.