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Selling on Vinted: getting started in 8 steps.

From the first photo to the first review. What you need to know before you list your first item.

kiki editorial team · Updated · 2 min read

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Before

In short

On Vinted there are zero selling fees for you as a private seller; the buyer pays a Vinted fee at checkout. Three things matter: a good first photo, an honest description with brand, size and condition, and a price based on sold listings. You post the item with the prepaid label Vinted gives you.

  • Free for sellers
  • Photo, text, price
  • Prepaid label from Vinted

What does selling on Vinted cost?

For private sellers, nothing: Vinted says there are zero selling fees. Buyers pay a Vinted fee at checkout, according to Vinted’s price list usually 3% to 8% of the price plus £0.30 to £0.80 (as of 8 October 2026). The buyer also pays the postage.

Optional extras cost money: on Vinted’s price list, bumping a listing and the Showcase are paid services for sellers who want more visibility. You don’t need them to sell.

How do you sell your first item on Vinted?

  1. Fill in your profile.

    Profile picture, a sentence about you, your sizes. The profile picture doesn’t have to show your face. A complete profile looks more trustworthy.

  2. Prepare the item.

    Wash it, remove fluff, smooth it out. More in Preparing clothes.

  3. Take the photos.

    First photo: the whole item, clearly visible. Right behind it the back, the label, details and flaws. Everything about it in the photo guide.

  4. Write the title.

    Brand, type, colour, size: “Zara blazer black size M”.

  5. Write the description.

    Honest condition, measurements, material, fit. Template in Vinted descriptions.

  6. Set the price.

    Search for sold listings of the same item. More in Finding the right price.

  7. Sell and pack.

    After the sale you get a prepaid label. Vinted asks you to take the parcel to the drop-off point within 5 days. Pack it well, and for pricier items film the packing.

  8. Wait for the buyer.

    Vinted says you are paid as soon as the buyer confirms everything’s OK.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay fees on Vinted?

As a private seller, no. Buyers pay the Vinted fee and the postage.

How long until I get my money?

According to Vinted, you are paid as soon as the buyer confirms everything’s OK.

Can I sell on Vinted as a business?

What Vinted says about this is on its help pages Commercial selling and Vinted Pro sellers’ guide. What applies for tax is in Vinted and tax in the UK.

When do I have to pay tax?

For your own used clothes, usually not. But from 30 sales or more than €2,000 (about £1,700) in a calendar year, Vinted has to share your details with HMRC. More in Vinted and tax in the UK.

Sources

  1. Vinted: How it works (zero selling fees, prepaid label; accessed 25 October 2026)
  2. Vinted: Price list (Vinted fee, last updated 8 October 2026, accessed 25 October 2026)
  3. Vinted Help Centre: Commercial selling
  4. Vinted Help Centre: Vinted Pro sellers’ guide
  5. Vinted Help Centre: HMRC requirements: What you need to know (accessed 25 October 2026)
  6. GOV.UK: Reporting rules for digital platforms (updated 21 July 2026, accessed 25 October 2026)