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Depop vs Mercari
Depop and Mercari are both marketplaces. Fees — Depop: Low or no selling fees by region. Mercari: 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025).
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Depop: Low or no selling fees by region. Mercari: 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025).
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- Depop is the older platform — founded in 2011, 2 years before Mercari (2013).
- Depop is based in United Kingdom, Mercari in Japan.
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Depop
A social shopping app for streetwear, vintage, and secondhand fashion, popular with younger sellers. Listings…
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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 | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Low or no selling fees by region | 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025) |
| Minimum payout | — | ? (no minimum stated, ACH withdrawals free since Jan 2025) |
| Payout speed | 2 business days after delivery (or 10 after sale), up to 5 days to bank | Direct deposit within 5 business days (free), Instant Pay up to 30 min ($3) |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer (Depop Payments) | Bank transfer |
| Availability | US, UK, Australia, Europe | United States, Japan |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Tokyo, Japan |
| Popularity | 43 views · 0 likes | 39 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Depop or Mercari?
Depop: Low or no selling fees by region. Mercari: 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025).
How fast do Depop and Mercari pay out?
Depop: 2 business days after delivery (or 10 after sale), up to 5 days to bank. Mercari: Direct deposit within 5 business days (free), Instant Pay up to 30 min ($3).
Where are Depop and Mercari available?
Depop: US, UK, Australia, Europe. Mercari: United States, Japan.