This Mercari fee calculator shows what you keep from a sale on Mercari in the US, after the selling fee, shipping and cash-out costs.
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Updates as you type. Fees are rounded to the nearest cent.
| Item price | |
| Shipping the buyer pays | |
| Selling fee | |
| Mercari Authenticate | |
| Instant Pay cash-out | |
| After Mercari's fees | |
| Your shipping label | |
| What you paid for the item | |
| Profit |
The buyer also pays Mercari a Buyer Protection fee. It's added to their total and doesn't come out of your earnings.
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Mercari seller fees in 2026
| Fee | United States |
|---|---|
| Listing fee | None |
| Selling fee | 10% |
| Selling fee is charged on | Item price plus shipping the buyer pays |
| Payment processing for sellers | None |
| Direct deposit cash-out | Free |
| Instant Pay cash-out | $3.00 each time |
| Mercari Authenticate, eligible items | $5.00 |
| Buyer Protection, paid by the buyer | 3.6% |
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How much does Mercari take?
Mercari charges sellers a flat 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. There’s no listing fee and no payment processing fee for sellers. Cashing out by direct deposit is free; Instant Pay costs $3.00 each time.
On a $30 item with $7 shipping paid by the buyer, Mercari takes $3.70. After the $7 label, you’re left with $26.30 before what you paid for the item.
Free shipping or buyer-paid shipping?
Mercari’s fee includes shipping the buyer pays, so a $7 shipping charge costs you $0.70 in fees. Offering free shipping still costs more, because you pay the whole label:
| $30 item, $7 label | Buyer pays shipping | Free shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | $3.70 | $3.00 |
| Label paid by you | Covered by the buyer | $7.00 |
| You keep, before item cost | $26.30 | $20.00 |
To offer free shipping and keep the same profit, raise the price. The “What price do I need?” box in the calculator works out by how much.
What changed in Mercari’s fees
Every Mercari fee change we’ve recorded, newest first. This list updates on its own when fees change.
| Date | Platform | What changed | Before | After | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercari | Direct deposit cash-out fee | $2 | Free | A $2 fee still applies to a failed deposit. Source | |
| Mercari | Selling fee | None | 10% | On the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, for new and updated listings. Buyers now pay a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee and no separate processing fee. Source |
How the calculator works
- Selling fee = 10% × (item price + shipping the buyer pays).
- Mercari Authenticate adds $5.00 for items Mercari authenticates.
- Instant Pay adds $3.00 per cash-out. One cash-out can cover several sales, so pick direct deposit if you’re working out a single sale’s long-run profit.
- Profit = item price + buyer-paid shipping − Mercari’s fees − your shipping label − what you paid for the item.
Each fee is rounded to the nearest cent. Rates come from the Mercari Help Center.
Mercari fee examples
These examples use the fees as of 22 October 2026.
A $30 item, buyer pays $7 shipping
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item price + shipping | $37.00 |
| Selling fee (10% of $37) | −$3.70 |
| After Mercari’s fees | $33.30 |
| Shipping label | −$7.00 |
| What you paid for the item | −$10.00 |
| Profit | $16.30 |
The same item with free shipping
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item price | $30.00 |
| Selling fee (10% of $30) | −$3.00 |
| After Mercari’s fees | $27.00 |
| Shipping label | −$7.00 |
| What you paid for the item | −$10.00 |
| Profit | $10.00 |
A $200 designer bag, authenticated, cashed out with Instant Pay
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item price + shipping | $210.00 |
| Selling fee (10% of $210) | −$21.00 |
| Mercari Authenticate | −$5.00 |
| Instant Pay cash-out | −$3.00 |
| After Mercari’s fees | $181.00 |
| Shipping label | −$10.00 |
| What you paid for the bag | −$100.00 |
| Profit | $71.00 |
Mercari fee questions
Does Mercari take a fee on shipping?
Yes, when the buyer pays for shipping. The 10% fee applies to the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. With free shipping, the fee is on the item price only, but you pay the label.
Does Mercari have a payment processing fee?
Not for sellers. Since 6 January 2025, Mercari charges sellers one selling fee and no separate processing fee.
Who pays the Buyer Protection fee?
The buyer. It’s 3.6% of the item price plus shipping, added at checkout. It doesn’t come out of your earnings.
How do I avoid the Instant Pay fee?
Cash out by direct deposit, which is free. It usually takes up to 5 business days, and you can request one a day.
Is this calculator from Mercari?
No. SellerCounter is independent and isn’t affiliated with Mercari. We check Mercari’s fees against its Help Center and update this page when they change. Your Mercari sale details are always the final word.