Mercari Fee Calculator (2026 Updated Rates)
Mercari US charges a flat 10% selling fee on item price plus buyer-paid shipping, with payment processing bundled in. After the 2024 zero-fee experiment, the 10% rate returned in early 2025 — still among the cheapest marketplace takes.
Fee breakdown
| Platform | Total fees | Net | vs here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercari (this page) | $2.50 | $7.50 | baseline | |
| Depop | $1.28 | $8.72 | +$1.22 More 🟢 | PK → |
| Etsy | $2.83 | $7.17 | −$0.33 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| StockX | $3.00 | $7.00 | −$0.50 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| eBay | $3.80 | $6.20 | −$1.30 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| TikTok Shop | $4.00 | $6.00 | −$1.50 Less 🔻 | PK → |
| Poshmark | $5.00 | $5.00 | −$2.50 Less 🔻 | PK → |
Mercari fee quick reference (2026)
| Amount | Total fees | You keep | Take rate | Charge to net it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.00 | $9.00 | 10.0% | $11.12 |
| $25.00 | $2.50 | $22.50 | 10.0% | $27.78 |
| $50.00 | $5.00 | $45.00 | 10.0% | $55.56 |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $90.00 | 10.0% | $111.12 |
| $250.00 | $25.00 | $225.00 | 10.0% | $277.78 |
| $500.00 | $50.00 | $450.00 | 10.0% | $555.56 |
| $1,000.00 | $100.00 | $900.00 | 10.0% | $1,111.12 |
Mercari fee formula & hidden costs
10% selling fee on item + shipping
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $10.00 fees → $90.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $111.12.
Hidden fees to watch
- The 10% fee applies to item price + shipping charged to the buyer.
- Instant Pay costs $3 per payout; direct deposit under $10 costs $2.
- Mercari may charge a $2 cancellation fee and deducted-label costs on voided shipments.
- Promoting works via price drops, which quietly cuts your margin.
Fee change history
How to pay less in Mercari fees
- Use the reverse calculator to pass fees to the client explicitly instead of eating them.
- Batch small orders — fixed per-order fees dominate sub-$10 transactions.
- Avoid currency conversion inside the platform; settle in your own currency via a multi-currency account.
- Compare Vendoo — Crosslist inventory to eBay, Poshmark, Depop and more.
Frequently asked questions
What are Mercari fees on a $25 sale with $5 shipping charged?
The 10% applies to $30: $3.00, leaving $27.00 before your own shipping cost.
Does Mercari charge a payment processing fee separately?
No — payment processing is bundled into the 10% selling fee. What you see is the total platform take.
How much should I list to net $90 on Mercari?
With free shipping charged: $90 / 0.9 = $100.00. If you charge the buyer shipping, the target divides by 0.9 on the item+shipping total.
What does Instant Pay cost?
Instant Pay pays out in minutes for a flat $3 per cash-out. Standard direct deposit is free for balances ≥ $10 ($2 under $10) but takes ~5 business days.
Didn't Mercari have zero selling fees?
Mercari removed selling fees during a 2024 experiment, then reinstated ~10% in January 2025 after seller volume collapsed. Always verify current rates on the help center.