Vinted Fees Explained (2026): What You Actually Keep
Vinted is the rare resale marketplace that doesn't take a cut from sellers. The catch isn't a hidden fee — it's that the fee lives on the buyer'sside, which quietly changes how you should think about pricing. Here's the complete, current picture for 2026.
The 30-second version:
- Sellers pay $0 — no listing fee, no commission, no payout fee.
- Buyers pay a Buyer Protection fee of 5% + €0.70 on the item price, added at checkout.
- Shipping is paid by the buyer with a Vinted prepaid label — it doesn't touch your payout either.
- The only fees that reduce your money are optional: bumps and Wardrobe Spotlight.
1. The seller side: genuinely free
On most marketplaces — eBay, Poshmark, Mercari — the platform takes a percentage of every sale out of your proceeds. Vinted doesn't. When your item sells, the full price you set lands in your Vinted balance, and you can transfer it to your bank with no withdrawal fee. There is no monthly subscription and no per-listing charge.
This is the single most important thing to internalise: platform fees are not the variable you're optimising on Vinted.Your take-home is determined by your price minus your own costs (what you paid for the item, and shipping only if you choose to subsidise it). That's it.
2. The buyer side: the Buyer Protection fee
Vinted makes its money from buyers. At checkout, the buyer pays a Buyer Protection feeon top of your listed price. Per Vinted's own pricelist, it is:
5% of the item price + €0.70 fixed
(charged in your local currency: ~$0.70 / £0.70 fixed)
It's calculated on the agreed item price excludingshipping. It buys the buyer refund protection if the item isn't as described, secure payment handling, and dispute support. Because it's added to the buyer's total — not subtracted from yours — it never appears on your payout.
So why should sellers care about a fee they don't pay?
Because it shapes what the buyer sees. Your €20 jumper costs the buyer about €21.70 before shipping. That's still cheaper for them than the same item on a 10–20%-seller-fee platform, but it means the headline number a buyer compares isn't your list price — it's your list price plus the fee. Knowing this lets you price to win the click without leaving money on the table. (More on that in our pricing guide.)
3. Shipping doesn't reduce your payout either
On Vinted the buyer selects and pays for shipping at checkout, and Vinted issues the prepaid label. You drop the parcel off and you're done. The shipping cost is the buyer's — so unless you deliberately offer to cover shipping as a promotion, it has zero effect on what you keep.
4. The only fees that DO cost you money (all optional)
| Feature | What it does | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Bump a listing | Pushes your item to the top of search for 3 or 7 days | Seller (optional) |
| Wardrobe Spotlight | Promotes your whole closet for a set period | Seller (optional) |
| Standard selling | List, sell, get paid | Free |
Bump and Spotlight prices are shown before you confirm the order and vary by market. They're the only way a Vinted sale touches your proceeds — and you opt into them deliberately. Treat them as a marketing spend, not a platform tax.
5. Worked example: a €40 sale, five ways
Sell the same item for the same list price across the major platforms and compare your payout:
| Platform | Seller fee | You keep on €40 |
|---|---|---|
| Vinted | €0 | €40.00 |
| Depop (US/UK) | ~3.3% + €0.45 processing | ~€38.23 |
| eBay | ~13% final value | ~€34.80 |
| Poshmark | 20% (sales €15+) | €32.00 |
Buyer Protection fee not shown — it's the buyer's cost on Vinted. Figures rounded; confirm current rates per platform.
On a single sale that's a few euros. Across hundreds of items a year it's the difference between a hobby and a margin. Run your exact numbers in the free Vinted Fee Calculator — it shows your net, margin, and ROI instantly.
FAQ
Does Vinted take a cut from sellers?
No. As of 2026 Vinted charges sellers no listing fee, no selling commission, and no payment processing fee. You keep 100% of the price you set on a standard sale. Vinted's revenue comes from the Buyer Protection fee that buyers pay on top of your price.
How much is the Vinted Buyer Protection fee in 2026?
5% of the item price plus a fixed fee of €0.70 (about $0.70 / £0.70 depending on your market). It's calculated on the item price only — not shipping. The buyer pays it at checkout, so it does not reduce your payout.
Does the Buyer Protection fee come out of my payout?
No. It is added on top of your listed price and charged to the buyer. If you list at €20, the buyer pays roughly €21.70 plus shipping, and you still receive €20.
Are there any fees that DO reduce my Vinted payout?
Only optional ones you choose: bumping a listing (paid promotion) and Wardrobe Spotlight. Standard selling is free. There is no payout fee and no fee to withdraw your balance to your bank.
The bottom line
Vinted in 2026 charges sellers nothing. The 5% + €0.70 Buyer Protection fee is real, but it's the buyer's line item, not yours. Your job as a seller is simpler than anywhere else: price for what the buyer will payincluding their fee, keep your own costs honest, and you keep effectively all of it. Next, see how Vinted stacks up head-to-head in Vinted vs Depop vs Poshmark.