Mercari Fee Calculator
Mercari charges two fees per sale: a selling fee (about 10% of the item price) and payment processing (2.9% + $0.50). Enter your numbers to see the total bite and net profit. Every rate is editable — Mercari has run promotions and adjusted rates before.
How Mercari fees work (US, 2026)
The selling fee applies to the item price. Payment processing applies to the item price as well, plus a flat $0.50 per sale.
Mercari's 'Local' deals and certain promoted listings have different economics — if you use those, adjust the rates here.
Buyer-paid shipping doesn't change your fees on standard sales; it matters for pricing psychology, not fee math.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mercari take per sale?
Roughly 12.9% + $0.50 of the item price with default rates — about $19 on a $150 item.
Is Mercari cheaper than eBay?
For many items yes, slightly — eBay's 13.25% + $0.40 vs Mercari's ~12.9% + $0.50. But eBay's buyer volume usually matters more than a point of fees.
Does Mercari charge on shipping?
The standard selling fee applies to the item price; shipping fees paid by the buyer are not charged the selling fee on standard sales.
Related tools
- Fee structure: Mercari US 'Selling fees' help pages (2026). Rates editable.
Last updated: 2026-09-08