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Mercari fees in 2026
Since January 6, 2025, Mercari's U.S. sellers pay one fee: 10% of the item price and any shipping the buyer pays.[1][2]
| Fee | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | 10% of item price + buyer-paid shipping | Seller |
| Payment processing | None | — |
| Buyer protection fee | 3.6% of item + shipping | Buyer |
| Direct deposit | Free | Seller |
| Instant Pay | $3 per cash-out | Seller |
Listing is free. Listings created before January 6, 2025 were moved to the new fees when they were next updated. The buyer protection fee is added at checkout and does not reduce your payout.
How much does Mercari take?
Mercari takes exactly 10% of what the buyer pays you for the item and shipping, so the share is the same on every sale.
| Item | Shipping | Fee | Payout | Payout after a label at the same price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $5.00 | $2.00 | $18.00 | $13.00 |
| $35.00 | $7.00 | $4.20 | $37.80 | $30.80 |
| $80.00 | $9.00 | $8.90 | $80.10 | $71.10 |
| $200.00 | $12.00 | $21.20 | $190.80 | $178.80 |
The fee applies to shipping because the buyer's shipping payment counts as part of the sale. If you charge exactly what the label costs, 10% of the shipping is a cost to you, which the last column shows. Offering free shipping means the fee is charged only on the item, but you pay the label in full.
Free shipping vs buyer-paid shipping
The fee itself is the same either way: on a $35 item with a $7 label, free shipping at a $42 price and $35 plus $7 shipping both cost $4.20. Free shipping can still help an item sell, and Mercari search shows the total. Enter your label cost under Postage you pay to see the profit for each setup.
Price for a target payout
Choose What to charge and enter the amount you want after fees, or after your item cost and postage. Because the only fee is a flat 10%, the price is your target ÷ 0.90 (minus any buyer-paid shipping). For margin-based pricing across platforms, use the selling price calculator; to compare apps, see the marketplace fee comparison, the Poshmark fee calculator and the Depop fee calculator.
Mercari fee changes
- Fees page updated; selling fee unchanged at 10% (2026 updates cover shipping-label rates).
- Current structure: 10% selling fee on item + buyer-paid shipping, no processing fee, buyer pays 3.6% buyer protection, direct-deposit fee removed.
- Mercari announced zero selling fees for new listings, with a buyer service fee instead.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mercari take from a sale?
10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. There is no separate payment processing fee.
Does Mercari charge a fee on shipping?
Yes, when the buyer pays for shipping, the 10% fee applies to that amount too.
Is there a fee to withdraw money from Mercari?
Direct deposit to a bank account is free. Instant Pay costs $3 per cash-out.
Does the seller pay the Mercari buyer protection fee?
No. The 3.6% buyer protection fee is added to the buyer's total at checkout.
When did Mercari change its fees?
The current 10% seller fee took effect on January 6, 2025.