Mercari Fee Calculator 2026: Seller Fee, Buyer Protection and Instant Pay
Enter your price and the shipping the buyer pays. We show Mercari’s 10% selling fee, what the buyer pays with the Buyer Protection fee, and what you keep.
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Mercari’s fee structure
- Selling fee: 10% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping.
- No payment processing fee for sellers on new or updated listings.
- Buyer Protection fee: 3.6% of the item price and buyer-paid shipping, paid by the buyer.
- Cash out: direct deposit has no fee (a $2 fee applies only to failed deposits); Instant Pay costs $3 per cash-out.
This structure took effect on January 6, 2025. Listings created before that keep the old fees until you update them. Mercari’s help page was last updated May 7, 2026.
Example: $40 item, $6 shipping paid by the buyer
Selling fee: 10% × $46 = $4.60. You keep $41.40 before postage costs. The buyer pays $46 + 3.6% × $46 = $47.66 plus any sales tax.
FAQ
How much does Mercari take from a sale?
10% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, with no separate payment processing fee on new or updated listings.
What is the Mercari Buyer Protection fee?
3.6% of the item price and buyer-paid shipping, charged to the buyer.
Does Mercari charge to cash out?
Direct deposit is free (a $2 fee applies only if the deposit fails). Instant Pay costs $3 per cash-out.
Do old listings use the new fees?
No. Listings created before January 6, 2025 keep the old structure until you update them.
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