Mercari Fee Calculator — Know Your Profit Before You List
Enter your item details to instantly see Mercari's 10% selling fee, payment processing charges, and your true net profit. Compare across 10 marketplaces — free, no signup.
Sale Details
Your Costs
Net Profit
$25.00
Fees
$5.00
10.0%
Margin
50.0%
ROI
166.7%
Mercari Fees
| Selling Fee | $5.00 |
| Total | $5.00 |
As of January 2025, Mercari removed the seller payment processing fee.Updated 2026-03-15
How Mercari Fees Work in 2026
Mercari charges two fees when you sell an item: a 10% selling fee on the item price and a payment processing fee of 2.9% + $0.50. There are no listing fees — you only pay when your item sells.
The 10% selling fee is calculated on the sale price only (not shipping). The payment processing fee is also based on the sale price. Combined, the effective fee rate on Mercari is approximately 12.9% + $0.50 per sale.
Mercari vs Other Platforms
How does Mercari compare? On a $50 item, Mercari's total fees are about $6.95 (13.9% effective rate). Poshmark charges $10 (20%) on the same item. eBay charges about $6.93 (13.85%). Depop charges only about $1.95 (3.9%) since they removed seller fees.
Mercari sits in the middle of the pack — cheaper than Poshmark but slightly more expensive than Depop. The platform's strength is its broad audience and simple listing process.
Tips to Maximize Profit on Mercari
- Price to absorb fees. Add ~14% to your minimum acceptable price to account for Mercari's fees.
- Use Smart Pricing. Mercari's Smart Pricing feature automatically lowers the price over time, which can speed up sales but may cut into margins.
- Offer free shipping strategically. Free shipping items tend to sell faster, but make sure the shipping cost is built into your price.
- Cross-list on multiple platforms. List the same item on Mercari, eBay, and Poshmark to maximize your exposure and sell faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mercari charge to sell?
Mercari charges a 10% selling fee on the item price plus a payment processing fee of 2.9% + $0.50 per transaction. There are no listing fees — you only pay when an item sells.
Is Mercari cheaper than Poshmark?
Yes, for items over $15. Poshmark charges 20% on sales $15+, while Mercari charges about 12.9% + $0.50 total. For a $50 item, you'd save about $3 selling on Mercari vs Poshmark.
Does Mercari charge for shipping?
Mercari offers prepaid shipping labels at discounted rates, or you can ship on your own. The buyer typically pays for shipping unless the seller offers free shipping.
When does Mercari pay sellers?
Mercari releases your payment after the buyer confirms receipt of the item, or automatically 3 days after delivery if the buyer doesn't confirm. You can then transfer funds to your bank via direct deposit (1-2 business days) or Instant Pay (minutes, for a small fee).