Mercari fee calculator
Mercari charges a 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. Since January 2025 there's no separate payment processing fee for sellers. Instant Pay costs $3; direct deposit is free.
Rates checked October 16, 2026
Your costs, for profit
- Buyer pays
- $50.00
- Selling fee10% of $50.00 (item + shipping)
- −$5.00
- Platform cut
- −$5.00 10.0% of $50.00
- You receive
- $45.00
You keepMercari's cut
Mercari fees at common prices
With no shipping, and the standard options above.
| Sold price | Mercari fees | Effective rate | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.00 | 10.0% | $9.00 |
| $25.00 | $2.50 | 10.0% | $22.50 |
| $50.00 | $5.00 | 10.0% | $45.00 |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | 10.0% | $90.00 |
| $250.00 | $25.00 | 10.0% | $225.00 |
| $500.00 | $50.00 | 10.0% | $450.00 |
Mercari fee schedule
| Fee | Rate | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | 10% | Item + buyer-paid shipping |
| Payment processing | None for sellers since Jan 2025 | |
| Instant Pay | $3 | Per transfer |
| Direct deposit | Free |
Mercari's help center wasn't reachable when we checked, so these rates come from third-party sources that agree with each other.
Sources: Value Added Resource: Mercari fee change (third party); Crosslist: Mercari seller fees (third party). Fees change; check the platform before relying on a number.
Questions
How much does Mercari take from a $40 sale?
$4 if the buyer doesn't pay shipping. With $6 of buyer-paid shipping it's $4.60.
Does Mercari still charge a payment processing fee?
Not to sellers since January 6, 2025. Buyers pay a separate fee at checkout.