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How to Ship on Vinted

Step-by-step shipping guide for Vinted sellers in the UK.

3 min readUpdated April 2025

The shipping process

When your item sells on Vinted, the platform generates a prepaid shipping label. The buyer has already paid for shipping at checkout, so you do not need to cover any postage costs. Your job is to package the item and get it to the carrier within 5 working days.

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Prepaid label provided - no need to calculate postage or visit the Post Office counter
5-day shipping window - you have 5 working days to drop off the parcel
Ship quickly for better reviews - same-day or next-day posting earns you positive feedback
All shipments are tracked - both you and the buyer can follow the parcel in the app

Quick answer

After a sale, access the shipping label in the Vinted app, package the item, and drop it at the carrier location. Use the QR code at InPost or Evri for label-free drop-off, or print the label at home. Keep packaging compact to match the declared parcel size. Ship within 1-2 days for the best buyer experience.

Carrier options

Perfect for dropping off parcels outside business hours. Scan the QR code and deposit your parcel.

Thousands of locations in convenience stores and newsagents across the UK.

Larger or heavier parcels may be assigned Royal Mail, requiring a Post Office drop-off.

More shipping tips? Learn how to use InPost lockers or read how to wrap a parcel.

Packaging tips

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Use a mailing bag for clothing - lightweight and keeps the parcel size small
Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap and use a sturdy box
Add tissue paper for a professional unboxing experience
Make sure the parcel fits the size category you selected when listing

Drop-off locations

Your shipping label or QR code will specify which carrier to use. InPost lockers, Evri ParcelShops, and Post Office branches are the most common options. The Vinted app shows nearby drop-off points for your specific carrier.

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Frequently asked questions

Access the prepaid label in the app after a sale, package the item, and drop it at the specified carrier location.

No, the buyer pays for shipping at checkout. You receive a prepaid label.

5 working days. Faster shipping earns better reviews and more sales.

The carrier is determined by the parcel size you set when listing. Vinted assigns available options.

If your parcel exceeds the declared size, the carrier may reject it. Repackage to fit or contact the buyer about adjusting.

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