Mercari Fee Calculator
Mercari takes 10% of the item price, plus 10% of the shipping when the buyer pays it, and no separate payment fee. Enter your numbers to see what you keep and what you make.
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Scan an item freeHow Mercari fees are calculated
10% selling fee
On the item price — and on the shipping the buyer pays. No payment processing fee for sellers.
Who pays shipping
If the buyer pays with a Mercari label, enter the same amount as shipping charged and as label cost. With free shipping, the label comes out of your earnings.
Cashing out
Direct deposit is free; Instant Pay costs $3.
Mercari fees at common prices
| Sale price | Fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | $0.50 | $4.50 |
| $10.00 | $1.00 | $9.00 |
| $15.00 | $1.50 | $13.50 |
| $20.00 | $2.00 | $18.00 |
| $25.00 | $2.50 | $22.50 |
| $50.00 | $5.00 | $45.00 |
| $75.00 | $7.50 | $67.50 |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $90.00 |
| $200.00 | $20.00 | $180.00 |
| $500.00 | $50.00 | $450.00 |
Free shipping — with shipping charged, the fee is on that too.
Mercari fees (October 2026)
| Selling fee | 10% of the item price (plus any shipping the buyer pays) |
|---|---|
| Payment processing | No separate fee for sellers |
| Buyer fee | Buyers pay a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee — not taken from your earnings |
| Cashing out | Direct deposit free · Instant Pay $3 |
| Local pickup | Not available — Mercari sales ship |
Source: Mercari — Fees on Mercari. Fees change — check the marketplace before you rely on a number. How to check sold prices there →
FAQ
How much does Mercari take?
A 10% selling fee on the item price (and on the shipping when the buyer pays it), with no separate payment processing fee. Instant Pay costs $3; direct deposit is free.
Is Mercari cheaper than eBay?
Usually a little: 10% against eBay's 13.6% plus $0.40 per order for most categories. eBay often gets a higher price for collectibles and electronics, though — compare what you keep with the reseller profit calculator.
Does the buyer fee come out of my earnings?
No. Mercari's Buyer Protection fee is paid by the buyer on top of the price.
How do I price an item on Mercari?
Start from what it actually sold for — Mercari's Sold filter or eBay sold listings — not from asking prices. FlipTip shows the real sold prices from one photo.