Calculate your Mercari fees
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Mercari selling fee (10%)
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Short answer: Mercari charges US sellers 10% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, with no separate payment processing fee on listings created or updated since January 6, 2025. Sell a $50 item with $8 buyer-paid shipping and the fee is $5.80, so you receive $44.20.
Mercari fees in 2026
| Fee | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | Seller | 10% of item price + buyer-paid shipping |
| Payment processing | — | None on new or updated listings |
| Buyer Protection fee | Buyer | 3.6% of item price + shipping |
| Direct deposit | Seller | Free ($2 if a deposit fails) |
| Instant Pay | Seller | $3 per cash-out |
| Cancellation fee | Seller, frequent cancellers only | 5% of item price, max $25 |
Source: Mercari Help Center, Fees on Mercari (updated October 23, 2026). Listings not updated since before January 6, 2025 can still carry older fees until they're refreshed.
Mercari fees on common sale prices
| Item price | Buyer-paid shipping | Mercari fee | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0 | $1.00 | $9.00 |
| $25 | $6 | $3.10 | $21.90 |
| $50 | $8 | $5.80 | $44.20 |
| $100 | $10 | $11.00 | $89.00 |
| $200 | $15 | $21.50 | $178.50 |
"You receive" is the item price minus the fee. The buyer's shipping payment covers the label.
Watch out for outdated Mercari calculators
Mercari changed its fees in 2025. Before that, sellers paid 10% plus a 2.9% + $0.50 processing fee. A lot of calculators and blog posts still use the old numbers, or a $1 minimum fee that isn't on Mercari's current fee page. If a tool shows a fee well above 10% of your item and shipping total, it's probably out of date.
Comparing platforms? See what the same sale costs on eBay, Depop or Poshmark, then check your real profit with the gross margin calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mercari take from a sale?
10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays, for listings created or updated since January 6, 2025. On a $50 item with $8 buyer-paid shipping, the fee is $5.80 and you keep $44.20 from the item price.
Does Mercari still charge a payment processing fee?
Not to sellers on new or updated listings. Mercari's help center says there is no separate payment processing fee on those listings; buyers instead pay a Buyer Protection fee of 3.6%.
Why is the Mercari fee charged on shipping too?
Mercari calculates its 10% on the total the buyer pays for the item and shipping. If you offer free shipping by building it into the price, the fee works out the same, so price based on the total, not just the item.
How much does Mercari Instant Pay cost?
$3 per cash-out to an eligible debit card, once a day and up to $600 a month. Direct deposit to your bank is free.
Is there a minimum Mercari fee?
Mercari's fee page doesn't list a minimum, so a $10 sale with no buyer-paid shipping costs $1. Some calculators online add a $1 minimum or the old 2.9% + $0.50 processing fee; check the date before trusting them.
Disclaimer: Estimates based on Mercari's published US fees. Not financial advice. Confirm current fees in the Mercari app before pricing.