Mercari Fee Calculator

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About the Mercari Fee calculator

Our Mercari fee calculator is a free tool that shows exactly what Mercari deducts from your sale and how much money you actually keep. Mercari's fee model has changed significantly over the past two years, and many sellers are still working from outdated figures. This calculator reflects the current structure and explains the buyer-vs-seller fee split clearly so you can price your listings to hit your target payout.

Does Mercari charge sellers fees?

Yes — Mercari charges US sellers a 10% selling fee on every completed sale. This is applied to the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays separately. On a $100 item, you receive $90. There is no separate payment processing fee for sellers; Mercari removed that charge effective January 6, 2025.

A common source of confusion is the 2024 experiment: between March 27, 2024 and January 5, 2025, Mercari ran a zero-seller-fee program where sellers paid no selling fee at all and buyers paid a $0.50 + 2.9% processing fee. That period ended. Since January 6, 2025, the 10% seller fee is back, alongside a new lower 3.6% Buyer Protection fee paid by the buyer.

How Mercari's 10% selling fee works.

The selling fee is a flat 10% on the total the buyer pays for your item — including any buyer-paid shipping. If you list an item for $80 and charge $20 shipping, your revenue is $100 and Mercari takes $10, leaving you $90. If you offer free shipping and list the item at $100, the math is identical: Mercari takes $10 and you keep $90.

There is no minimum fee, no cap, and no category-based variation. Every seller on Mercari US pays 10% regardless of what category they sell in or how much experience they have. This simplicity makes Mercari easier to price for than platforms like eBay (which has tiered rates by category) or Etsy (which stacks a transaction fee, listing fee, and payment processing fee).

What is the Mercari Buyer Protection fee?

The Buyer Protection fee is a 3.6% charge that Mercari adds to your listing price when the buyer checks out. The buyer pays it — it is not deducted from your payout. On a $100 listing, the buyer is charged $103.60. Your payout remains $90 regardless of what the buyer pays.

This fee replaced the old buyer-side payment processing fee ($0.50 + 2.9%) that Mercari introduced during its 2024 zero-seller-fee experiment. The new 3.6% Buyer Protection fee is slightly lower than the old combined buyer fee on most sale values, while the seller fee was reinstated at 10%.

The calculator shows the Buyer Protection fee as informational rows (clearly marked as paid by the buyer) so you understand the full picture of what a buyer sees at checkout — but these rows do not affect your payout calculation.

What does Mercari take on $100?

On a $100 sale with no separate shipping, Mercari takes $10 from the seller (10%) and charges the buyer an additional $3.60 Buyer Protection fee. The seller receives $90; the buyer pays $103.60 total. If you entered your item cost, the calculator shows your profit after subtracting what you paid for the item.

Mercari fees on common sale prices.

| Sale price | Mercari fee (seller) | Your payout | Buyer pays total | |-----------|---------------------|-------------|-----------------| | $20 | $2.00 | $18.00 | $20.72 | | $50 | $5.00 | $45.00 | $51.80 | | $100 | $10.00 | $90.00 | $103.60 | | $200 | $20.00 | $180.00 | $207.20 | | $500 | $50.00 | $450.00 | $518.00 |

Mercari Japan: same 10% seller fee.

Mercari's Japanese marketplace (jp.mercari.com) also charges sellers a 10% selling fee on the sale price, deducted when the transaction completes. The calculator supports Japan (JPY) as a country option. Note that Japanese buyers may incur a convenience store / ATM payment surcharge (from ¥100 to ¥880 depending on the amount), but this does not affect the seller's 10% fee or payout.

From payout to real profit.

Payout is not the same as profit. If you bought an item for $60 and sold it for $100 on Mercari, your payout is $90 but your profit is only $30 ($90 − $60 cost). Enter your item cost in the optional field and the calculator shows your gross profit. This is the number that matters for anyone reselling, thrifting, or running a casual side business.

Accuracy and what this calculator covers.

Every rate in this calculator is taken from Mercari's official US help center and verified on 2026-06-12. The 10% seller selling fee and 3.6% Buyer Protection fee are the two fees that apply to all standard US Mercari transactions. Other costs exist that this calculator does not model: Instant Pay cash-out carries a $3 fee (standard ACH withdrawal is free once per day); excessive seller cancellations can trigger a cancellation penalty; and authentication listing fees apply to eligible luxury items. For the vast majority of casual and regular sellers, the 10% selling fee shown here is the only deduction from your sale proceeds. Check the sources linked below and your Mercari account for the complete picture.