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Mercari vs StockX
Mercari and StockX are both marketplaces. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900 on Mercari and $880–$900 on StockX, 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 $900 on Mercari and $880–$900 on StockX, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only StockX offers PayPal.
- Mercari is the older platform — founded in 2013, 2 years before StockX (2015).
- Mercari is based in Japan, StockX in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose Mercari if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
Choose StockX if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
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Mercari
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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 | 10% selling fee (reinstated Jan 2025) | 9% transaction fee (7% top level) + 3% processing |
| Minimum payout | ? (no minimum stated, ACH withdrawals free since Jan 2025) | — |
| Payout speed | Direct deposit within 5 business days (free), Instant Pay up to 30 min ($3) | Daily payout batch for orders that pass verification, sent about 7pm ET via PayPal or bank or wallet |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | United States, Japan | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2013 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | Detroit, United States |
| Popularity | 39 views · 0 likes | 41 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Mercari or StockX?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900 on Mercari and $880–$900 on StockX, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
How fast do Mercari and StockX pay out?
Mercari: Direct deposit within 5 business days (free), Instant Pay up to 30 min ($3). StockX: Daily payout batch for orders that pass verification, sent about 7pm ET via PayPal or bank or wallet.
Where are Mercari and StockX available?
Mercari: United States, Japan. StockX: Worldwide.