Mercari: The App for Finding Jobs and Buying & Selling Goods! Get a ¥500 Bonus When You Open an Account!

Do you want to buy items cheaply in Japan, earn money by selling your old, unused items, and also find part-time jobs (アルバイト) that fit your free time? If so, Japan's most popular app Mercari (メルカリ) is for you!

What is Mercari (メルカリ)? 🤔

Mercari isn't just an online marketplace (Flea Market App); it's now a way to find jobs too!

• Buying & Selling: You can easily sell your second-hand items and buy things listed by others at low prices.
• Job Hunting (Mercari Hello): Inside Mercari, there's a new feature called "Mercari Hello" (メルカリハロ) where you can instantly find short-term (単発) jobs that you can do in your spare time. This is extremely useful for students!

🎁 What are the benefits of using a Referral Code (紹介コード)?

Right now, if you use a referral code when opening a new account on Mercari, you will instantly get points worth ¥500! (This bonus can sometimes be up to ¥2,000 depending on the campaign.)

• You can use these points to buy any item within Mercari.
• You can even use it to pay at supermarkets and convenience stores (konbini) using iD or Merpay.

✅ How to Open an Account in 5 Minutes (Step-by-Step)

🔹 Step 1: Download the Mercari App 📲

Go to the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android), search for “メルカリ”, and download the app.

🔹 Step 2: Start Creating an Account 👤

Open the app and click on “新規会員登録” (New Member Registration). You can register with your Email, Google, Apple ID, or Facebook account.

🔹 Step 3: Enter the Referral Code (Most Important!) ❗

During the registration process, a field for “招待コード” (Invitation Code) will appear. To get the bonus, type or copy & paste the code below exactly as it is:

NCVVWA

🔹 Step 4: Verify Your Phone Number (SMS認証) 🤳

Enter your Japanese phone number. Mercari will send a code (OTP) to your mobile; enter it to complete the verification (認証).

🔹 Step 5: Complete Your Profile 🏠

Complete your profile by filling in your name, address in Japan, and other required information.

Congratulations! 🎉 Your Mercari account is ready. You can see the ¥500 bonus points you received inside マイページ (My Page).

✨ Additional Tips for Students (Student Pro Tip):

Now that your account is created, go to the 「はたらく」(Hataraku) tab inside the Mercari app and check out Mercari Hello. There you will find:

• No Resume/Interview Needed: For most jobs, you don't need to submit a resume or have an interview.
• Work from Just 1 Hour: You can find jobs for just 1-2 hours during your free time when you don't have classes.
• Get Paid Instantly: The money is deposited into your bank account as soon as the work is finished.

Open your account today and start both shopping and earning!