Region / Service | Phone Number | Notes |
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Customer Support (USA) | +1 888-325-2168 | General buyer & seller inquiries, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm PST |
Customer Support (USA – alternate) | +1 855-464-7482 | Voice message / phone support; may require leaving message |
Corporate Office (Japan) | +81 3 6804-6907 | Main Japan headquarters contact |
Email Support | contact@mercari.com | General support via email |
Compliance / Legal Email | us_compliance@mercari.com | For compliance/legal related issues |
Mercari is a Japanese multinational e-commerce company founded in 2013, operating a consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace platform. The Mercari marketplace app allows individuals to buy and sell items such as fashion, electronics, home goods, collectibles, and more. In Japan, it uses a convenient shipping system involving local convenience stores and postal services; in the U.S., it enables label printing and works with major carriers. Mercari also offers financial service elements (Merpay) and other related services in Japan.
Key Features
C2C marketplace: users can easily list, buy, and sell used or new items across many categories.
No listing fees; revenue comes primarily from transaction / final-value fees.
In Japan: localized shipping integrations (convenience stores, Japan Post, Yamato) for ease of dropoff and shipping.
In the U.S.: supports shipping via USPS, UPS, FedEx; label printing for sellers.
Mobile app centric: listings, communications, payments, and shipment tracking via app.
Buyer & seller protections for transaction disputes or issues.
Financial services in Japan through Merpay.
Global reach: operations in Japan and U.S., cross-border listings / shipping in supported markets.
Strong growth & tech focus; multiple satellite offices and development centers.