Mercari Fee Calculator — US Seller Fees & Profit
Calculate Mercari's 10% US selling fee on item price and buyer-paid shipping, then subtract item cost and shipping to see payout, profit, margin and ROI.
Mercari US seller fees
Mercari’s current US fee structure charges the seller 10% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. The buyer pays a separate 3.6% Buyer Protection fee, and there is no additional payment processing fee charged to the seller.
| Fee | Seller cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Listing | $0 | No fee to create a listing |
| Selling fee | 10% | Item price + buyer-paid shipping |
| Payment processing | $0 | No separate seller processing fee |
| ACH direct deposit | $0 | Successful standard withdrawal |
| Instant Pay | $3 | Optional faster payout |
Mercari fee examples
| Item price | Buyer-paid shipping | 10% seller fee | Payout before your costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0 | $2.00 | $18.00 |
| $50 | $0 | $5.00 | $45.00 |
| $50 | $8 | $5.80 | $52.20 |
| $100 | $0 | $10.00 | $90.00 |
Payout is not profit. Subtract what you paid for the item, your label cost when you offer free shipping, packaging and any other direct cost.
How buyer-paid shipping changes the fee
Mercari includes buyer-paid shipping in the 10% fee base. On a $50 item with $8 buyer-paid shipping, gross revenue is $58 and the seller fee is $5.80. If you pay for shipping instead, buyer-paid shipping is $0, the fee is $5 and your label belongs in “Your shipping cost.”
Mercari shipping rates
Mercari’s prepaid label prices can change when USPS, UPS or FedEx rates and surcharges change. A static table quickly becomes misleading, so the calculator asks for the price displayed by Mercari today. Use the package’s actual weight and dimensions; dimensional weight can change the correct label tier.
Mercari versus other US marketplaces
The 10% seller fee is lower than Poshmark’s 20% rate for sales above $15 and lower than eBay’s standard 13.6% category rate, but shipping, audience and sell-through can outweigh the headline commission. Depop has no standard US selling fee, but payment processing and optional boosting still apply.
Use the multi-platform profit calculator to compare the same item with the same cost and shipping assumptions.
Pricing tips for Mercari sellers
- Apply the 10% fee to item price and buyer-paid shipping.
- Enter the current label price instead of relying on an older rate chart.
- Leave room for offers without dropping below your minimum profit.
- Compare profit after item cost, not only the amount Mercari pays out.
- Recheck fees after editing an older listing or changing shipping terms.
Common questions
What is Mercari's seller fee in the US?+
Mercari charges sellers a flat 10% of the completed item price plus any shipping paid by the buyer. Listing is free.
Does Mercari charge sellers payment processing?+
Under the fee structure effective January 6, 2025, Mercari does not add a separate seller payment processing fee. Buyers pay a 3.6% Buyer Protection fee.
How much does Mercari take from a $50 sale?+
Mercari takes $5 on a $50 item with seller-paid shipping. If the buyer also pays $8 shipping, the 10% fee is based on $58 and equals $5.80.
Are Mercari prepaid label prices included?+
Enter the current label amount shown by Mercari. Carrier rates and surcharges can change, so this calculator does not hard-code an old shipping table.
See where the profit is.
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