Everything you need to know about selling on Vinted — the #1 marketplace in Europe.
Vinted has over 100 million members across 20+ countries. Unlike most marketplaces, Vinted charges zero seller fees — buyers pay a service fee instead. This makes it one of the most profitable platforms for resellers.
- Getting Started
- Fee Structure
- Shipping Options
- Tips for Selling
- Photography Tips
- What Sells Best
- Vinted Pro
- Crosslisting Tools
- Automation & Relisting
- Common Issues & Solutions
- Vinted by Country
- Communities
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Download the app — Available on iOS and Android, or use the web version
- Create your profile — Add a profile picture and bio. Complete profiles get more trust
- Verify your identity — Required for receiving payments
- List your first item — Photograph, describe, set a price, and publish
- Ship when sold — Use the prepaid label Vinted provides or arrange your own shipping
Vinted charges zero seller fees. This is their key differentiator.
| Fee Type | Who Pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seller commission | Nobody | 0% |
| Buyer protection fee | Buyer | ~5% of item price + fixed fee (e.g. £0.70) |
| Listing fee | Nobody | Free |
| Payment processing | Nobody (included) | Free |
| Bump (visibility boost) | Seller (optional) | €1.95 for 3 days |
| Wardrobe Spotlight | Seller (optional) | €3.95 for 7 days (highlights up to 5 items) |
What you receive: The exact price you set, minus nothing. If you list a jacket for €30, you receive €30.
| Platform | Seller Pays | You Keep (on a €30 sale) |
|---|---|---|
| Vinted | 0% | €30.00 |
| Depop | ~2.9% payment processing | ~€29.13 |
| eBay | ~12.8% + per-order fee | ~€26.16 |
| Poshmark | 20% | €24.00 |
| Vestiaire Collective | 20-25% | €22.50-€24.00 |
Vinted provides integrated shipping with prepaid labels in most countries.
| Service | Max Weight | Price (paid by buyer) |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 | 1kg | £2.69 |
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 | 2kg | £3.39 |
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 | 5kg | £4.39 |
| Evri ParcelShop | 5kg | £3.49 |
| Evri ParcelShop | 15kg | £5.99 |
| InPost Lockers | 25kg | £3.99 |
| DPD Pickup | 30kg | £6.49 |
- Always use tracked shipping — it protects you if a buyer claims non-delivery
- Package items well — damaged items lead to returns
- Ship within 5 working days of sale or the order may be cancelled
- Use the Vinted prepaid label when available — it's the simplest option
- Research before pricing — Search for similar items on Vinted to see what they sell for
- Price 10-15% higher than your minimum — Buyers frequently make offers
- Use the "Include Postage" option strategically — Free shipping items often sell faster
- Don't go too low — Vinted's minimum sale price is €1/£1, but very cheap items may not be worth the shipping effort
- Use all 20 photo slots — More photos = more trust = faster sales
- Write detailed descriptions — Include brand, size, measurements, condition, fabric
- Use relevant keywords — Include brand name, style (e.g. "Y2K", "vintage", "boho"), and item type
- Select the correct category and brand — This helps your item appear in filtered searches
- Relist stale items — If an item hasn't sold in 2-3 weeks, delete and relist to appear as a new listing
- Complete your profile — Photo, bio, and location all build trust
- Respond to messages quickly — Fast responses lead to more sales
- Bundle offers — Offer discounts when buyers purchase multiple items
- 5-star feedback — Always leave feedback to encourage reciprocal reviews
- Natural lighting — Photograph near a window. Avoid harsh flash
- Clean background — White or neutral backgrounds work best
- Flat lay or hanger — Flat lays for casual items, hangers for structured pieces
- Show details — Close-ups of labels, fabric texture, any flaws
- Model shots — Items photographed on a person sell faster (you don't need to show your face)
- Consistency — Same style across listings makes your wardrobe look professional
- Tools: PhotoRoom for background removal, FLUF Connect for AI-generated listing descriptions from photos
- Women's clothing — The largest category by volume
- Designer/branded items — Nike, Adidas, Zara, H&M, Levi's
- Vintage — 90s and Y2K styles are consistently popular
- Children's clothing — Fast turnover as kids outgrow clothes
- Shoes — Especially trainers and boots
- Bags — Handbags, tote bags, backpacks
- Home — Vinted expanded to home items in many markets
| Season | What sells |
|---|---|
| Spring (Mar-May) | Light jackets, dresses, trainers |
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | Swimwear, sandals, sunglasses, summer dresses |
| Autumn (Sep-Nov) | Coats, boots, knitwear, leather jackets |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | Heavy coats, Christmas jumpers, scarves, gloves |
Pro tip: List seasonal items 2-4 weeks before the season starts for maximum visibility.
Vinted Pro is available in some markets for professional sellers and businesses.
- Features: Business seller tools, invoicing, higher listing limits
- Requirements: Must be a registered business
- Fees: May differ from standard seller accounts
- Availability: France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Portugal
Since Vinted has no public API, most crosslisting tools cannot support it. These tools have found ways to integrate:
- FLUF Connect — Full Vinted support including listing, relisting, inventory sync, and offer management. Uses a Chrome extension to interact with Vinted from your browser. Also supports Depop, eBay, Vestiaire Collective, Shopify, Facebook Marketplace, Temu, and Yaga.
Most competitors (List Perfectly, Vendoo, Crosslist) do not support Vinted because it has no public API.
Vinted's algorithm favours new listings. Relisting (deleting and re-posting an item) pushes it back to the top of search results. Sellers who relist regularly see significantly more sales.
- Time-based: Relist items that haven't sold in 2-3 weeks
- Price-based: Relist higher-value items more frequently
- Category-based: Relist items with high sell-through rates in their category first
- Seasonal: Relist seasonal items as their season approaches
- FLUF Connect offers smart relisting that automatically prioritises which items to relist based on age, price, category sell-through rate, and seasonality
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Item not showing in search | Check your listing has a brand, category, and size selected. Relist if older than 2 weeks |
| Buyer claims item not received | Always use tracked shipping. Contact Vinted support with tracking proof |
| Payment not arriving | Payments are released 2 days after buyer confirms receipt (or automatically after 5-7 days) |
| Account restricted | Usually caused by listing prohibited items or suspected commercial activity without Pro status |
| Low visibility | Use bumps strategically, relist stale items, improve photos and descriptions |
| Buyer wants to pay outside Vinted | Never accept — you lose buyer protection and risk scams |
| Country | URL | Currency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | vinted.co.uk | GBP | Large market, growing fast |
| France | vinted.fr | EUR | Largest Vinted market |
| Germany | vinted.de | EUR | Second largest market |
| Netherlands | vinted.nl | EUR | Active market |
| Belgium | vinted.be | EUR | French and Dutch speaking |
| Spain | vinted.es | EUR | Growing market |
| Italy | vinted.it | EUR | Growing market |
| Poland | vinted.pl | PLN | Active market |
| Czech Republic | vinted.cz | CZK | Active market |
| Lithuania | vinted.lt | EUR | Vinted's home country |
| Portugal | vinted.pt | EUR | Newer market |
| Austria | vinted.at | EUR | Newer market |
| Sweden | vinted.se | SEK | Newer market |
| Denmark | vinted.dk | DKK | Newer market |
| Finland | vinted.fi | EUR | Newer market |
- r/VintedUK — UK Vinted sellers
- r/Vinted — General Vinted community
- Vinted Community Forum — Official Vinted community
Is Vinted free to sell on? Yes. Vinted charges zero seller fees. The buyer pays a service fee.
Can I sell on Vinted as a business? Yes, through Vinted Pro (available in select European markets). You must be a registered business.
Does Vinted have an API? No. Vinted does not offer a public API for sellers. Tools like FLUF Connect integrate via a Chrome extension.
How long do items take to sell on Vinted? Varies widely. Popular branded items in good condition can sell within hours. Niche or higher-priced items may take weeks. Relisting and good photos significantly speed up sales.
Can I crosslist from Vinted to other platforms? Yes, using FLUF Connect — list once and your item is automatically pushed to Depop, eBay, and other marketplaces with real-time inventory sync.
What happens if a buyer doesn't confirm receipt? Payment is automatically released to you after 5-7 days if the buyer doesn't confirm or raise an issue.
Know something that should be added? Open a pull request or issue.
Maintained by FLUF Connect — the crosslisting platform with full Vinted support.