Mercari Fee Calculator
Quick answer: On a $50 item with $5 shipping charged to the buyer, Mercari fees are $5.50 and you receive $49.50 before your own costs. Mercari charges a 10% selling fee on the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, with no separate seller payment-processing fee on current listings. Buyers pay their own 3.6% protection fee.
Current Mercari fees (checked October 2026)
Mercari charges a 10% selling fee on the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, with no separate seller payment-processing fee on current listings. Buyers pay their own 3.6% protection fee.
Mercari's fees have changed several times since 2024 and some guides still list older rates, so check Mercari's Help Center fee page before relying on a number.
How this calculator works
Enter the item price, the shipping you charge the buyer, your item cost and your shipping label cost. The result shows total Mercari fees, what you receive, your profit and your margin. Rates change, so confirm them on Mercari's official fee page before big decisions.
Example: Mercari fees at three price points
Shipping charged to buyer is $5.
| Item price | Mercari fees | You receive | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $2.50 | $22.50 | 10.0% |
| $50 | $5.50 | $49.50 | 10.0% |
| $100 | $10.50 | $94.50 | 10.0% |
How to protect your margin
On a $50 item the Mercari fee is $5.50. If your item and shipping costs are $20 in total, your profit is $29.50. Price with the fee in mind, not after.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mercari charge in fees?
Mercari charges a 10% selling fee on the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, with no separate seller payment-processing fee on current listings. Buyers pay their own 3.6% protection fee.
How much will I receive on a $50 Mercari sale?
With $5 shipping charged, fees are $5.50 and you receive $49.50 before your own costs.
Does Mercari charge fees on shipping?
Current sources checked in 2026 say the 10% fee applies to the item price plus buyer-paid shipping.
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Estimates only, based on US seller rates. Fee rates change, so verify them on the official pricing page. Rates last verified October 5, 2026 against each platform's published fees and independent fee guides. How we verify rates.