How Mercari’s fees work
- Selling fee: 10% of the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays.
- Payment processing: none. Mercari dropped its separate processing fee on January 6, 2025.
- Listing: free.
- Getting paid: moving your balance to your bank by direct deposit is free. Instant Pay, which sends money to a debit card within minutes, costs a small fee.
What the buyer pays
Buyers pay a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee on the item price and shipping, plus sales tax where it applies. It doesn’t come out of your money, but it does make your item a little dearer than the same price elsewhere.
Who pays shipping
You choose. You can let the buyer pay, or offer free shipping and pay for the label yourself. Mercari sells prepaid labels from USPS, UPS and FedEx based on the weight of your parcel, or you can ship on your own. If you offer free shipping, set the “Shipping you charge” box in the calculator to 0.
When you get paid
The money is added to your balance once the buyer rates the sale, or automatically 3 days after delivery if they don’t.
Who buys on Mercari
Bargain hunters across the US, buying almost anything: clothes, toys, electronics, homeware and collectibles. It suits everyday items that aren’t fashion-led better than Poshmark or Depop.