How much does Mercari take from a sale?

10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. There is no payment processing fee, and listing is free.

Does Mercari charge fees on shipping?

Yes. The 10% selling fee is charged on shipping the buyer pays, even though that shipping pays for the label and never reaches you.

3.6% of the item price plus shipping, paid by the buyer at checkout. It is never taken from your payout.

Direct deposit is free. Instant Pay costs $3 per cash-out.

Enter a sale price to see what Mercari takes and what you keep. Since 6 January 2025 sellers pay a flat 10% and there is no separate processing fee.

Every fee checked against Mercari’s own pages, most recently on 8 October 2026. Sources are under each region.

Selling fee	$5.00
Total fees (10% of the sale)	$5.00

You receive$45.00

Profit · 90%$45.00

Buyer Protection fee	$1.80
Buyer pays in total	$51.80

Selling fee: 10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. Not charged on sales tax. In force since 6 January 2025. Listing is free, and there is no payment processing fee.
Buyer Protection fee (paid by the buyer): 3.6% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, added at checkout. Never taken from your payout.

When the buyer pays shipping, it pays for the prepaid label and is not part of your payout. The selling fee is still charged on it.

When you pay for a Mercari prepaid label, Mercari takes it out of your proceeds. When you ship it yourself, you pay the carrier directly.

Cashing out: Direct Deposit is free ($2 if a deposit fails); Instant Pay costs $3 per cash-out.

Mercari Authenticate costs $5 per item (plus $10 for a certificate), charged to your card when you submit it, not taken from the sale.

Sellers who cancel often can be charged 5% of the item price, up to $25.

With no shipping charged and the default options above.

Sale price	Fees	Fee rate	You receive
$10.00	$1.00	10%	$9.00
$25.00	$2.50	10%	$22.50
$50.00	$5.00	10%	$45.00
$100.00	$10.00	10%	$90.00
$250.00	$25.00	10%	$225.00
$500.00	$50.00	10%	$450.00

How much does Mercari take from a sale?: 10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. There is no payment processing fee, and listing is free.
Does Mercari charge fees on shipping?: Yes. The 10% selling fee is charged on shipping the buyer pays, even though that shipping pays for the label and never reaches you.
What is the Mercari Buyer Protection fee?: 3.6% of the item price plus shipping, paid by the buyer at checkout. It is never taken from 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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