How Mercari Fees Work in 2026
Mercari charges sellers a flat 10% selling fee on the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. There is no monthly subscription, no listing fee, and no separate payment processing fee for sellers.
Buyers pay a separate ~3.6% Buyer Protection fee. This is charged to buyers, not sellers, and does not reduce your payout.
Mercari Selling Fee
The Mercari selling fee is calculated as:
Selling Fee = (Item Price + Buyer-Paid Shipping) × 10%
This applies uniformly across all categories and account types. There are no additional platform fees for sellers beyond this percentage.
Mercari Buyer Protection Fee
The Buyer Protection fee (~3.6%) is charged to buyers and covers protection for items not received or significantly not as described. It is not deducted from the seller's payout.
Seller Payout vs Buyer Total Cost
Mercari's fee structure creates two parallel calculations:
- Seller Payout: (Item Price + Buyer Shipping) − 10% Selling Fee − Seller Shipping
- Buyer Total Cost: Item Price + Buyer Shipping + 3.6% Buyer Protection Fee
These are tracked separately in this calculator to give both sellers and buyers a clear picture of costs.
Mercari Profit Formula
Gross Fee Base = Item Price + Buyer-Paid Shipping
Mercari Selling Fee = Gross Fee Base × 10%
Seller Net Payout = Gross Fee Base − Selling Fee − Seller Shipping
Net Profit = Payout − Product Cost − Packaging − Other Costs
Buyer Total Cost = Item Price + Buyer Shipping + (Gross Fee Base × 3.6%)
Mercari Fee Examples: $25, $50 and $100 Sales
| Sale Price | Buyer Shipping | Gross Base | Selling Fee (10%) | Net Payout | Net Profit* | Buyer Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $0 | $25.00 | $2.50 | $22.50 | $7.50 | $25.90 |
| $25 | $7.48 | $32.48 | $3.25 | $29.23 | $14.23 | $33.17 |
| $50 | $0 | $50.00 | $5.00 | $45.00 | $30.00 | $51.80 |
| $50 | $7.48 | $57.48 | $5.75 | $51.73 | $36.73 | $59.54 |
| $100 | $0 | $100.00 | $10.00 | $90.00 | $75.00 | $103.60 |
| $100 | $7.48 | $107.48 | $10.75 | $96.73 | $81.73 | $111.35 |
*Net Profit assumes $15 product cost, $1 packaging, $0 other costs
Mercari vs Poshmark Fees
| Sale Price | Mercari (10%) | Poshmark ($2.95/20%) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $0.50 | $2.95 | Mercari saves $2.45 |
| $10 | $1.00 | $2.95 | Mercari saves $1.95 |
| $15 | $1.50 | $3.00 | Mercari saves $1.50 |
| $25 | $2.50 | $5.00 | Mercari saves $2.50 |
| $50 | $5.00 | $10.00 | Mercari saves $5.00 |
| $100 | $10.00 | $20.00 | Mercari saves $10.00 |
Mercari has lower seller fees than Poshmark at every listed price point. Poshmark's real advantage is fashion audience, social sharing, bundles and buyer trust — not lower fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mercari take from sellers?
Mercari charges sellers a 10% selling fee on the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. For a $50 item with $7.48 buyer shipping: fee = ($50 + $7.48) × 10% = $5.75. There is no monthly subscription, no listing fee, and no separate payment processing fee for sellers.
What is the Mercari selling fee?
The Mercari selling fee is 10% of the item price plus any buyer-paid shipping amount. This is a flat rate — it does not vary by category, account level, or promotion type. There are no additional fees beyond this for sellers.
What is the Mercari Buyer Protection fee?
The Buyer Protection fee is approximately 3.6% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping. It is charged to buyers, not sellers, and does not reduce your net payout as a seller. It is shown in this calculator for transparency — understanding buyer-side costs helps with pricing strategy.
Does Mercari charge fees on shipping?
Yes. Mercari's 10% selling fee applies to the item price plus the buyer-paid shipping amount. If the buyer pays $7.48 for shipping, Mercari takes 10% of that too ($0.75). If you offer free shipping or pay for shipping labels yourself, that cost is deducted from your payout after fees.
Is the Buyer Protection fee paid by the buyer or seller?
The Buyer Protection fee is paid by buyers, not sellers. It does not affect your seller payout. However, it does increase the buyer's total cost, which can impact conversion rates and may influence pricing decisions.
How do I calculate Mercari profit?
Mercari profit = (Item Price + Buyer Shipping) − 10% Fee − Seller Shipping − Product Cost − Packaging − Other Costs. The fee base includes both the item price and buyer-paid shipping. For a $50 item with $7.48 shipping and $15 product cost: net payout = $57.48 − $5.75 = $51.73; net profit = $51.73 − $15 − $1 = $35.73.
Is Mercari cheaper than Poshmark?
Mercari generally has lower seller-side fees than Poshmark in simple fee-only comparisons across nearly every price point. Poshmark charges $2.95 flat under $15 and 20% at $15+; Mercari charges 10% of item price plus buyer-paid shipping. Mercari's 10% is typically lower at $5 through $100. Poshmark's real advantage is fashion audience, social sharing, bundles and buyer trust — not lower fees. If Mercari buyer-paid shipping is unusually high, the 10% fee base can narrow the gap.