Mercari
Mercari fee calculator
Casual marketplace for general goods. Every fee that hits the sale — calculated live as you type.
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How Mercari fees work
- The selling fee (10%) applies to the item price only — shipping and sales tax are excluded from this charge.
- Payment processing (2.9% + $0.50) applies to the full amount the buyer pays, item plus shipping.
- Mercari Shipping Label deducts the discounted label cost directly from your payout. Enter that cost in 'Your shipping cost' to see accurate profit.
- Mercari Shipping Protection covers eligible packages up to $200 at no extra cost to the seller — it does not change the calculator math.
- Mercari has periodically run zero-fee promotions for specific categories or new sellers — confirm current rates before relying on this calculator.
Frequently asked about Mercari fees
How much does Mercari take from each sale?
Mercari charges a 10% selling fee on the item price only (not shipping), plus a payment processing fee of 2.9% + $0.50 on the buyer's total payment (item plus shipping). For a $30 item with $5 shipping, you'd pay $3.00 selling fee plus $1.52 processing — about $4.52 total, or roughly 13% of the gross.
Does Mercari charge fees on shipping?
Partially. The 10% selling fee applies only to the item price, but the 2.9% + $0.50 payment processing fee applies to the buyer's full payment, which includes shipping. So shipping is partially fee-free on Mercari, unlike eBay where all fees apply to item + shipping.
Do I need to use Mercari's shipping labels?
No, but the Mercari label is usually the cheapest option since they negotiate discounted USPS rates. When you use a Mercari label, the label cost is deducted from your payout (enter it under 'Your shipping cost' for accurate profit). You can also ship with your own carrier and provide your own tracking number.
How is Mercari's payment processing different from PayPal?
Mercari uses its own payment processing — sellers don't need a PayPal account. The 2.9% + $0.50 rate is similar to PayPal's standard merchant rate, applied automatically and deducted from your payout. No separate payment app or login is required.
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