Mercari launches feature to receive sales money without waiting for evaluation as part of its strengthened safety and security initiatives
Mercari has launched a new feature allowing eligible sellers to receive their sales proceeds without waiting for the buyer's receipt evaluation, aiming to improve selling and buying experiences through faster cash flow.
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Mercari, Inc. (hereinafter 'Mercari') announces that starting April 8, 2026, it has launched a feature on the flea market app 'Mercari' that allows sellers who meet certain conditions (*1) to receive their sales proceeds (hereinafter 'sales money') without waiting for the buyer's 'receipt evaluation' (*2).
Previously on 'Mercari', sellers received their sales money only after the buyer completed the receipt evaluation. With the introduction of this feature, sellers can now receive their sales money much more speedily.
*1: For details on the feature and conditions, please check the Mercari Guide 'Early Receipt Function for Sales Proceeds'. https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/2073/
*2: Customers using the 'Mercari' app will be able to use this feature gradually starting today. Please note that you need to update the 'Mercari' app to the latest version to use this feature.
## Background
Mercari has set the mission to 'circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people,' and has undertaken various initiatives aiming to realize a marketplace where anyone can buy and sell goods safely, securely, and easily.
In May 2025, we released a new policy focusing on the 'thorough elimination' of fraudulent users and the 'thorough relief' of customers (*3). We have continuously strengthened safety and security measures, including fraud countermeasures such as AI-driven fraud monitoring, customer support through a full compensation support program, the launch of an anonymous return feature, and the publication of a transparency report summarizing the status and results of our efforts.
On the other hand, regarding the convenience of the transaction process, we have received feedback from sellers mentioning the 'psychological burden of the receipt evaluation not being completed,' 'opportunity loss due to sales money not being reflected until the receipt evaluation is finished,' and 'sales money reflection taking even longer when using the safe appraisal service.'
In response to these customer voices, we have launched this feature aiming not only to further improve the selling experience but also to achieve 'further improvement of the buying experience' by allowing sellers to receive sales money early, which can immediately be utilized for their next purchase.
*3: Mercari announces 2 new promises and 3 initiatives regarding safety and security https://about.mercari.com/press/news/articles/20250521_anshinanzen/
Previously on 'Mercari', sellers received their sales money only after the buyer completed the receipt evaluation. With the introduction of this feature, sellers can now receive their sales money much more speedily.
*1: For details on the feature and conditions, please check the Mercari Guide 'Early Receipt Function for Sales Proceeds'. https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/2073/
*2: Customers using the 'Mercari' app will be able to use this feature gradually starting today. Please note that you need to update the 'Mercari' app to the latest version to use this feature.
## Background
Mercari has set the mission to 'circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people,' and has undertaken various initiatives aiming to realize a marketplace where anyone can buy and sell goods safely, securely, and easily.
In May 2025, we released a new policy focusing on the 'thorough elimination' of fraudulent users and the 'thorough relief' of customers (*3). We have continuously strengthened safety and security measures, including fraud countermeasures such as AI-driven fraud monitoring, customer support through a full compensation support program, the launch of an anonymous return feature, and the publication of a transparency report summarizing the status and results of our efforts.
On the other hand, regarding the convenience of the transaction process, we have received feedback from sellers mentioning the 'psychological burden of the receipt evaluation not being completed,' 'opportunity loss due to sales money not being reflected until the receipt evaluation is finished,' and 'sales money reflection taking even longer when using the safe appraisal service.'
In response to these customer voices, we have launched this feature aiming not only to further improve the selling experience but also to achieve 'further improvement of the buying experience' by allowing sellers to receive sales money early, which can immediately be utilized for their next purchase.
*3: Mercari announces 2 new promises and 3 initiatives regarding safety and security https://about.mercari.com/press/news/articles/20250521_anshinanzen/