How Much Does Mercari Take in 2026?
Mercari charges a single flat 10% selling fee on the combined item price plus any buyer-paid shipping, with a $1 minimum. Since January 2025 there is no separate payment processing fee — the old 2.9% + $0.50 charge was eliminated, making Mercari one of the simplest and cheaper mainstream marketplaces. Listing is free, and there are no subscriptions.
Watch two details: the 10% applies to shipping the buyer pays, not just the item; and the $1 minimum makes very cheap items expensive in percentage terms (a $5 sale pays $1 — a 20% effective rate).
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your item price and any buyer-paid shipping. If you offer free shipping, add the label cost you'll absorb, and optionally your item cost. You'll see the 10% fee, your payout, true profit, effective fee rate, and margin instantly.
The Math, With a Worked Example
Formula: Fee = max(10% × (item + buyer shipping), $1). Payout = item + buyer shipping − fee − your shipping cost. Profit = payout − item cost.
Example: You sell a game console for $40 with free shipping that costs you $8 to ship, item cost $10. Fee = 10% × $40 = $4.00. Payout = $40 − $4 − $8 = $28.00. Profit = $18.00 (45% margin). Charging the buyer $8 shipping instead would make the fee $4.80 but lift your payout to $35.20.
Mercari vs Poshmark vs Depop — Where Do You Keep More?
On a $50 item: Mercari takes $5.00 (10%), Poshmark takes $10.00 (20%), and Depop US takes about $2.10 (3.3% + $0.45). Depop wins on fees, Poshmark on fashion demand, Mercari on breadth of categories (electronics, toys, home goods) with mid-level fees. Cross-listing to all three and letting demand decide is the common power-seller strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercari's selling fee in 2026?
A flat 10% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, with a $1 minimum. There is no separate payment processing fee since January 2025, and listing is free.
Does Mercari still charge the 2.9% + $0.50 processing fee?
No. Mercari eliminated the payment processing fee — the flat 10% selling fee is the only platform charge for sellers in 2026.
Does Mercari take a fee on shipping?
Yes — the 10% fee applies to the combined item price and any shipping amount the buyer pays. Shipping you absorb (free-shipping listings) is not part of the fee base but comes out of your payout.
How much do I keep on a $100 Mercari sale?
Mercari takes $10 (10%), so your payout is $90 before any shipping cost you cover and before the cost of the item itself.
Do I pay taxes on Mercari sales?
Profit from reselling is taxable income, and Mercari issues a 1099-K past the federal threshold. Track item costs and fees — both reduce your taxable profit.
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