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DBA vs Mercari
DBA and Mercari are both marketplaces. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on DBA 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 DBA and $900 on Mercari, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only DBA offers Cash/MobilePay.
- DBA is the older platform — founded in 2005, 8 years before Mercari (2013).
- DBA is based in Denmark, Mercari in Japan.
Which should you choose?
Choose DBA if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via Cash/MobilePay.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2005).
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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 most private items, fees for vehicles | 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025) |
| Payout speed | — | Direct deposit within 5 business days (free), Instant Pay up to 30 min ($3) |
| Withdraw via | Cash/MobilePay, bank transfer via secure trade | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Denmark | United States, Japan |
| Local to | Denmark | — |
| Founded | 2005 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Denmark | Tokyo, Japan |
| Popularity | 45 views · 0 likes | 39 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, DBA or Mercari?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $1,000 on DBA and $900 on Mercari, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are DBA and Mercari available?
DBA: Denmark. Mercari: United States, Japan.