How much does Mercari charge?
As of November 2026, Mercari's US fee is a flat 10% selling fee, charged only when your item sells:
- Selling fee: 10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays.
- No separate payment processing fee for sellers.
- Buyers pay a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee at checkout, which doesn't come out of your earnings.
- Cashing out by direct deposit is free. Instant Pay costs $3 a time.
The Mercari fee formula
Fee = (item price + buyer-paid shipping) × 10%. On a $50 order you pay $5 and keep $45.
To receive an exact amount: list at amount you want ÷ 0.9. To keep $50, list at $55.56. If you pay for shipping yourself, add the label cost to what you want to keep.
Who pays for shipping?
If the buyer pays shipping, it's added to the order total and the 10% applies to it. If you offer free shipping, the label cost comes out of your earnings instead, and the fee is only on the item price. Either way, check the label cost before you set your price, since it's often the biggest cost after the fee.
Ways to keep more
Use free direct deposit instead of Instant Pay when you can wait: $3 is 6% of a $50 cash-out. Bundle smaller items into one listing, and price with offers in mind, since the fee is worked out on the final price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mercari take?
As of November 2026, 10% of the item price plus any buyer-paid shipping. On a $50 order, Mercari takes $5 and you keep $45.
Does Mercari charge a payment processing fee?
Not separately. Since January 2025, the 10% selling fee is the only fee on a sale for US sellers, and buyers pay their own Buyer Protection fee.
How much is Mercari Instant Pay?
$3 per cash-out as of November 2026. Standard direct deposit is free but takes a few business days.
How much should I list at to receive $50 on Mercari?
$55.56. Divide what you want to keep by 0.9.