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Carousell vs Mercari
Carousell and Mercari are both marketplaces. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Carousell and $900 on Mercari, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Carousell and $900 on Mercari, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Carousell offers cash in person.
- Carousell is based in Singapore, Mercari in Japan.
Which should you choose?
Choose Carousell if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via cash in person.
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Carousell
A Southeast Asian classifieds marketplace where anyone sells goods locally via app.
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Mercari
A Japanese marketplace app for selling almost anything, huge in Japan and established in the US. List from you…
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| Type | Marketplaces like Etsy | Marketplaces like Etsy |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | No | Yes |
| Fees | Free listings for personal sellers, success fee on protected sales | 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025) |
| Payout speed | — | Direct deposit within 5 business days (free), Instant Pay up to 30 min ($3) |
| Withdraw via | Carousell Balance to bank, cash in person | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, NZ, Canada | United States, Japan |
| Local to | Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong | — |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Tokyo, Japan |
| Popularity | 51 views · 0 likes | 39 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Carousell or Mercari?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on Carousell and $900 on Mercari, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Carousell and Mercari available?
Carousell: Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, NZ, Canada. Mercari: United States, Japan.