Pricing and Fee Structure
Mandatory and non-mandatory fees
Mercado Libre has 2 types of fees: mandatory and non-mandatory fees. Selling and Shipping fees are mandatory, whilst Long-Term Storage fees and Pickup fees depend on you.
Selling Fees
With Mercado Libre you’ll know the applicable fees for your products from the start. Bear in mind the following key points:
Free listing
Listing products in Mercado Libre is free. Always. Remember your products must meet a minimum listing price.
Marketplace and category
Fees only apply after an order is placed. The selling fee varies depending on the marketplace and product category.
Interest-free installments
The selling fee includes interest-free installments for your buyers, —a popular financing option in Latin America—. With it your listing will gain more exposure and higher conversion rates.
Mexico
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Shipping Fees
As a seller, you’ll have to assume part of the shipping costs. This value depends on:
Reputation
This is based on the experience you offer to your customers.
Origin/Destination country
From where and to where your products will go.
Shipping method
The shipping logistics method you choose: Fulfillment or Direct to consumer.
Long-Term Storage Fees (Mexico only)
Items stored in our fulfillment centers for more than 60 days will generate a per unit monthly fee. This fee depends on product aging and size within its primary packaging.
You can avoid them by selling or picking them up on time.
Pickup Fee (Mexico only)
As from April 19, we will charge for picking up items in stock from our Fulfillment Centers. This fee will depend on the item’s size within its primary packaging.
Keep in mind!
Avoid non-mandatory fees by shipping your products to our Fulfillment Centers in the right quantities and keeping track of its aging.