Mercari Fee Calculator
On a $50 sale with no shipping or sales tax, Mercari takes $5.00 in fees (10.0%) and you keep $45.00 before your item and shipping costs. Mercari charges a 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. Enter your numbers to see your net.
✓ Fees checked against Mercari's official pages on
| Sale price + shipping charged | $46.00 |
| − Selling fee (10% of item + shipping) | $4.60 |
| − Item cost | $12.00 |
| − Your shipping cost | $6.00 |
| − Other costs | $0.00 |
| Profit | $23.40 |
Estimate only. Fees can vary by account status, promotions and category. Check your platform's sale details for the final amount.
Mercari fees in 2026
- 10% selling fee on the item price plus any buyer-paid shipping.
- No separate payment processing fee for sellers.
- Buyers pay a separate buyer protection fee, which doesn't come out of your earnings.
- Getting paid: direct deposit is free, Instant Pay costs $3 (not included above).
Platforms change fees often. If something looks off, the official page above wins.
How much Mercari takes at common sale prices
| Sale price | Mercari fees | You keep | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.00 | $9.00 | 10.0% |
| $25.00 | $2.50 | $22.50 | 10.0% |
| $50.00 | $5.00 | $45.00 | 10.0% |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $90.00 | 10.0% |
| $250.00 | $25.00 | $225.00 | 10.0% |
Item price only: no shipping charged, no sales tax, default settings (standard rates, no ads or boosts). Calculated with this page's fee logic; rates checked .
FAQ
How much does Mercari take?
Mercari charges a 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. There's no extra payment processing fee for sellers.
Does Mercari charge a fee to withdraw?
Direct deposit is free. Instant Pay costs $3 per transfer.
Is Mercari cheaper than Poshmark?
On most sales, yes: 10% versus Poshmark's 20%. But Mercari's fee also applies to buyer-paid shipping. Use our compare page to check your exact numbers.