If you are currently living in Japan and want to earn extra income by selling unwanted items, or if you want to hunt for used goods at affordable prices with safe transactions, Mercari is the answer for you. Signing up for a Japanese Mercari account is incredibly simple and fast. Plus, you will receive **¥500** immediately after successfully registering.
I will guide you through the details of how to register for Mercari and get your 500 yen bonus below.
If you already have a Mercari account and want to start selling right away, you can refer to the article below, which provides a detailed guide from listing a product to successfully completing a transaction.
First, we need to download the Mercari app. While you can actually use Mercari via a web browser, I highly recommend downloading the app to your phone for a much more convenient and flexible experience.
After installation, open the Mercari app. The initial screens will be advertisements and user guides; just keep tapping **次へ (Next)** to begin the account creation process.
Select Registration Method
You can register for an account using your Apple, Facebook, Google, or dAccount (dアカウント) credentials, or simply use an email address. In this guide, I will choose the standard email registration method.
Enter Email Address and Password
After selecting **メールアドレスで登録 (Register with Email Address)**, you will see this screen. The information you need to enter is as follows:
メールアドレス (Email Address): The email used for registration
パスワード (Password): Password, minimum of 7 characters
ニックネーム (Nickname): Your display name
招待コード (Invitation Code): Enter **MDMASC** to receive 500 yen immediately after registration
Enter Basic Personal Information
Next, you will need to enter personal information such as your full name and date of birth.
Phone Number Verification
To use Mercari Japan, you must have a phone number for verification purposes.
Enter your phone number on the screen, and the system will send you a 4-digit verification code. Enter that code into the verification box.
And that's it! You have successfully registered your Mercari account and received your 500 yen bonus.
Hello everyone. I'm an IT engineer working in Japan. I created this blog to share about life and experiences during my study and work journey. I hope this article will be helpful to you.
