How much does Mercari take from a $50 sale?
Fees on the item price alone, with free shipping and a free direct deposit:
| Item price | Mercari fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $1.00 | $9.00 |
| $20 | $2.00 | $18.00 |
| $50 | $5.00 | $45.00 |
| $100 | $10.00 | $90.00 |
| $200 | $20.00 | $180.00 |
| $500 | $50.00 | $450.00 |
If the buyer pays shipping, the 10% also applies to it. Your shipping label is a cost on top; add it in the calculator.
How it works
Mercari charges sellers a flat 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. Since 6 January 2025 there is no separate payment processing fee for the seller. Buyers pay a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee on the same amount, which does not come out of your earnings. When you cash out, a direct deposit to your bank is free and Instant Pay to a debit card costs $3, up to $600 a month. Listings created before 6 January 2025 that were never updated follow the old rules and are not covered here.
Worked examples
- A $40 jacket with $6 shipping paid by the buyer: the selling fee is 10% × $46 = $4.60, so you receive $41.40. The buyer pays $47.66 before tax, including $1.66 Buyer Protection.
- The same sale cashed out with Instant Pay: $3 more, so $38.40 reaches your debit card.
- A $25 item with free shipping and a $5.39 label you buy: the selling fee is $2.50, you receive $22.50, and after the label your profit before the item's cost is $17.11.
Common questions
How much does Mercari charge to sell?
A flat 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. Listing is free and there is no payment processing fee for the seller. On a $50 sale with free shipping you pay $5.00 and keep $45.00.
Does Mercari charge fees on shipping?
Yes, on shipping the buyer pays: the 10% applies to the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. If you offer free shipping, the fee is only on the item price, but you pay the label yourself.
What is the Mercari Buyer Protection fee?
A 3.6% fee the buyer pays on the item price plus shipping. It is added at checkout and does not reduce what you receive.
How much is Mercari Instant Pay?
$3 per cash-out to an eligible debit card, once a day and up to $600 a month. Direct deposit to your bank account is free and usually takes up to 5 business days.
How much should I list at to keep a set amount?
Switch the calculator to 'Price to ask' and enter what you want to keep. It finds the lowest item price that leaves you at least that much after the 10% fee, with your shipping and cash-out choice.
What does this calculator leave out?
Listings created before 6 January 2025 and never updated, promotions, label prices, sales tax (Mercari collects it from the buyer) and the ended Seller Tiers trial. It uses Mercari's Fees on Mercari page.
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Sources
- Source: Fees on Mercari (Checked 2026-10-20)