Mercari's US seller fees in 2026
Listing on Mercari is free. Since 6 January 2025 Mercari charges sellers a flat 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays, and only when the item sells. There's no separate payment processing fee for new or updated listings.
| Fee | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | Seller | 10% of item price + buyer-paid shipping |
| Buyer Protection fee | Buyer | 3.6% of item price + buyer-paid shipping |
| Payment processing | — | None on new or updated listings |
| Direct deposit cash-out | Seller | Free ($2 if a deposit fails) |
| Instant Pay cash-out | Seller | $3 per cash-out (up to $600 a month) |
| Cancellation fee (frequent cancellations) | Seller | 5% of item price, $25 maximum |
| Mercari Authenticate | Seller | $5 (certificate $10) |
Buyer pays shipping or free shipping?
If the buyer pays shipping, Mercari's 10% is charged on the shipping too, but the buyer covers the label. If you offer free shipping, the fee is only on the item price, but the label cost comes out of your earnings. For a $25 item with a $7.99 label: if the buyer pays shipping, the fee is 10% × $32.99 = $3.30 and you keep $21.70; with free shipping, the fee is $2.50 but you also pay the $7.99 label, so you keep $14.51. Free shipping can sell faster, so switch the option above to compare both on your own item.
Example
An item sells for $40 and the buyer pays $8 shipping. The selling fee is 10% × $48 = $4.80. The buyer also pays a Buyer Protection fee of 3.6% × $48 = $1.73, which doesn't come out of your earnings.
Sources (official Mercari Help Center pages, checked 29 October 2026): Fees on Mercari (updated 23 October 2026); FAQs about Mercari's fee structure. Listings created before 6 January 2025 and not yet updated follow the old structure. Shipping label prices change; Mercari's page lists current label rates.
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FAQ
How much does Mercari take from a sale in 2026?
Mercari charges US sellers a 10% selling fee on the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. Listing is free and there's no separate payment processing fee on new or updated listings.
Does Mercari charge its fee on shipping?
Yes, when the buyer pays shipping the 10% is charged on the item price plus that shipping. If you offer free shipping, the fee is on the item price only, but you pay the label.
What is Mercari's Buyer Protection fee?
It's 3.6% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, paid by the buyer at checkout. It doesn't reduce your earnings.
How much does it cost to cash out on Mercari?
Direct deposit is free (a $2 fee applies only to failed deposits). Instant Pay costs $3 per cash-out, for up to $600 a month.
How much do I make on a $20 Mercari sale?
With free shipping, Mercari takes $2.00 and you also pay the label, so you keep $18.00 minus the label cost. If the buyer pays, say, $8 shipping, the fee is 10% of $28 = $2.80 and you keep $17.20.