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- Mercari charges sellers a 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. There is no separate payment processing fee.
- A $30 sale with free shipping costs $3.00 in fees, so you keep $27.00 before your own costs.
- Buyers pay their own 3.6% Buyer Protection fee, and it does not come out of your earnings.
- A $30 item that cost $8 with $6 shipping earns $13.00 profit, a 43.3% margin.
How to use the Mercari fee calculator
Enter the price
Add the selling price, and any shipping the buyer pays on top.
Add your costs
Enter what the item cost you and the shipping label you pay for.
Check the fee
Open the advanced options to confirm the 10% selling fee, or change it if your account shows something else.
Read the profit
See Mercari’s fee, your profit and margin, the break-even price and the price for a target margin.
How much does Mercari take from a sale?
Mercari takes a flat 10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. For listings created or updated since January 6, 2025 there is no separate payment processing fee, so the 10% is the whole seller fee. A $30 sale costs $3.00, and you keep $27.00 before your item cost and shipping.
If you offer free shipping, the fee is charged on the item price only. If the buyer pays for shipping, that amount is part of the sale, so it is part of the fee base too.
| Sale amount (item + buyer-paid shipping) | Mercari fee | You keep before costs |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.00 | $9.00 |
| $20.00 | $2.00 | $18.00 |
| $30.00 | $3.00 | $27.00 |
| $48.00 ($40 item + $8 buyer-paid shipping) | $4.80 | $43.20 |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $90.00 |
Rates checked against Mercari’s Fees on Mercari help page (updated October 23, 2026) on November 10, 2026. Mercari can change its fees, so confirm them in your account.
Getting paid costs nothing by default: a direct deposit to your bank is $0. Instant Pay to an eligible debit card is $3 per cash-out. These are payout costs, not per-sale fees, so they are not in the profit result.
How the Mercari fee is calculated
The fee is one percentage of the sale amount. Your profit is what is left after the fee, the cost of the item and the shipping you pay.
Mercari profit formulas
Fees = sale amount × fee %
Sale amount = item price + shipping paid by the buyer
Profit = sale amount − fees − item cost − shipping you pay
Break-even price = (cost + shipping) ÷ (1 − fee %) − shipping paid by the buyer
Target price = (cost + shipping) ÷ (1 − fee % − margin %) − shipping paid by the buyer
With Mercari’s 10% fee, a margin target of 30% means you divide by 0.60.
Mercari fee examples
Example 1: a $30 item with free shipping
Item cost $8, you pay $6 for the label, 10% fee.
- Fees $3.00
- Profit $13.00
- Margin 43.3%
- Break-even price $15.56
- Price for a 30% margin $23.33
Free shipping costs you $6 but can help the item sell.
Example 2: the buyer pays for shipping
A $40 item, the buyer pays $8 shipping. Item cost $12, you pay $8 for the label.
- Fee on $48 $4.80
- Profit $23.20
- Margin 48.3%
- Break-even price $14.22
- Price for a 30% margin $25.33
The fee is charged on the $48 the buyer pays, not only on the $40 item price.
Example 3: a $10 item
Item cost $8, shipping $6.
- Fees $1.00
- Profit −$5.00
- Break-even price $15.56
Shipping can wipe out the profit on cheap items.
Who pays for shipping on Mercari?
The seller chooses who pays. If the buyer pays, the label cost is added to the sale and does not reduce your earnings. If you offer free shipping, the label cost comes out of your earnings, so enter it in the shipping field to see the effect.
Prepaid labels use a Best rate when the package is 1 cubic foot or less with no side over 22 inches. Larger packages get the higher Standard rate. Sellers also pay overage charges for overweight or oversized packages, and Mercari deducts them from earnings. See Mercari’s pages on Best and Standard rates and overweight packages.
Mercari fees vs Poshmark, Depop and eBay
Take a $40 item with $6 shipping paid by the buyer. Mercari takes $4.60 (10% of $46). Poshmark takes $8.00 (20% of the $40 listing price). Depop takes $1.97 in US payment processing (3.3% + $0.45) because it has no selling fee, plus a 12% boost fee if the sale comes from a boosted listing.
Fees are only one part of the choice, since buyers, traffic and shipping differ by app. eBay’s fee depends on the category and the order total, so run the item through the eBay fee calculator. For the other apps, use the Poshmark fee calculator, the Depop fee calculator or the resale fee comparison. Selling handmade or craft items? Try the Etsy profit calculator.
Where a Mercari fee calculator helps
Price your listings
Find the lowest price that still earns a profit.
Decide on free shipping
See how seller-paid shipping changes your profit.
Judge a deal
Check whether an item is worth buying to resell.
Compare platforms
Test the same item on Poshmark, Depop or eBay.
Mercari can change its fees and rules. Sales tax, returns, refunds and promotions are not included here. Related tools: Poshmark Fee Calculator, Depop Fee Calculator, Poshmark Shipping Cost Calculator, Depop Shipping Cost Calculator and eBay Fee Calculator.
Mercari fee calculator FAQ
How much does Mercari take from a sale?
Mercari takes 10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. On listings created or updated since January 6, 2025 there is no separate processing fee. A $30 sale costs $3.00, so you keep $27.00 before costs.
What percentage does Mercari take?
Sellers pay 10%. The buyer pays a separate 3.6% Buyer Protection fee, which does not reduce your earnings. Check your account for the current rates in case they change.
Does Mercari charge a fee on shipping?
Yes, when the buyer pays for shipping. The 10% applies to the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. On a $40 item with $8 shipping the fee is $4.80, not $4.00. With free shipping the fee is on the item price only.
How much does it cost to sell on Mercari?
You pay the 10% fee when an item sells. You also pay for the label if you offer free shipping, and for any overweight or oversized package. A direct deposit to your bank is $0, and Instant Pay costs $3 per cash-out.
What is the Mercari Buyer Protection fee?
It is a 3.6% fee the buyer pays on the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. On a $30 item with free shipping it is $1.08. It is charged to the buyer, so it is not part of your seller fee.
How do I find my break-even price?
Add your item cost and shipping, then divide by one minus the fee rate, and subtract any shipping the buyer pays. In Example 1 that is $14 ÷ 0.9 = $15.56.
How do I price for a target margin?
Use the target margin field in the advanced options. For a 30% margin in Example 1 the price is $14 ÷ 0.6 = $23.33.
Is Mercari cheaper than Poshmark for selling?
Usually yes on items of $15 or more. Poshmark takes 20% of the listing price, while Mercari takes 10% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. On a $40 item with $6 shipping, Mercari takes $4.60 and Poshmark takes $8.00.