How Much Does Mercari Take? (2026 Answer)
Mercari takes a flat 10% selling fee in 2026, with no payment processing fee since January 2025. See exactly what Mercari takes at every price point.
The quick answer
Mercari takes a flat 10% of every sale from US sellers. Sell a jacket for $50 and Mercari takes $5.00 — you keep $45.00. Since January 6, 2025 there is no payment processing fee on top (it used to be 2.9% + $0.50), and there are no listing fees.
If you remember Mercari being completely free for sellers, that's outdated too: the zero-fee experiment that started in March 2024 ended in January 2025, when the 10% selling fee came back.
What Mercari takes at each price point
Here's exactly what Mercari takes from your sales (assuming you cover shipping), and what lands in your pocket:
| Sale Price | Mercari Takes | You Keep | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $1.00 | $9.00 | 10.0% |
| $20 | $2.00 | $18.00 | 10.0% |
| $50 | $5.00 | $45.00 | 10.0% |
| $100 | $10.00 | $90.00 | 10.0% |
Notice the rate never moves — Mercari has no flat per-order component, so the effective rate is exactly 10% whether you sell a $10 tee or a $200 bag. That makes Mercari friendlier than Poshmark on cheap items (Poshmark charges a $2.95 minimum — 29.5% of a $10 sale). Want your exact numbers, including item cost and profit margin? Use the Mercari fee calculator.
Mercari changed its fees twice in two years — here's the history
Mercari's fee structure has flip-flopped more than any other resale platform. What each era takes from a $50 sale:
| Before Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 – Jan 2025 | Today | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selling fee | $5.00 (10%) | $0.00 | $5.00 (10%) |
| Payment processing | $1.95 (2.9% + $0.50) | $1.95 | $0.00 |
| Total Mercari takes | $6.95 (13.9%) | $1.95 (3.9%) | $5.00 (10.0%) |
So if you sold through 2024, today's fees are a real increase — $5.00 instead of $1.95 on that $50 sale. But the current structure is simpler and still cheaper than the pre-2024 setup, which stacked processing fees on top of the commission.
The 10% is calculated on the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. And your buyers pay a separate 3.6% buyer protection fee at checkout — it doesn't come out of your payout, but it raises the total your buyer sees, which is worth remembering when you price against other platforms.
How Mercari's take compares
On a $50 sale, here's what each platform takes and what you keep:
- Vinted: takes $0 — you keep $50.00
- Depop: takes $2.10 — you keep $47.90
- Mercari: takes $5.00 (10%) — you keep $45.00
- eBay: takes about $7.03 — you keep $42.98 (most categories, no store)
- Poshmark: takes $10.00 (20%) — you keep $40.00
Mercari sits in the middle of the pack: pricier than Depop and Vinted, clearly cheaper than Poshmark, and its general-marketplace audience (electronics, toys, home goods — not just fashion) is something the clothing-first platforms can't match. See the full Depop vs Mercari comparison or Mercari vs Poshmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mercari take from a $100 sale?
Mercari takes $10.00 from a $100 sale — the flat 10% selling fee. You keep $90.00. There is no payment processing fee on top since January 2025.
Does Mercari take a cut of shipping?
Yes, when the buyer pays for shipping. The 10% selling fee is calculated on the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays — a $50 item with $8 buyer-paid shipping is charged 10% on $58, so $5.80. If you offer free shipping, the fee applies to the item price only.
Did Mercari fees go up in 2025?
For most sellers, yes. On January 6, 2025 Mercari brought back the 10% selling fee after a zero-fee period that started in March 2024. The 2.9% + $0.50 payment processing fee was eliminated at the same time, so on a $50 sale you now pay $5.00 instead of $1.95.
Are there any other Mercari fees besides the 10%?
No listing fees and no payment processing fee. Cashing out by direct deposit is free; optional Instant Pay costs $3. Buyers pay a separate 3.6% protection fee at checkout, which doesn't come out of your payout. See how Mercari compares to Poshmark.