How to ship on Vinted UK
The buyer pays for a prepaid Vinted shipping label at checkout. You pack the item, use that exact label (Evri, InPost, DPD, Royal Mail or another option they chose), and send it within about 5 business days. Do not buy your own postage. Vinted can only track the label it gave you.
How Vinted shipping works for sellers
- Someone buys your item with "Buy now" and picks a delivery option.
- They pay postage as part of checkout (plus the Vinted fee).
- Vinted sends you a digital label or code in the conversation, with drop-off instructions.
- You pack and send using that prepaid option only.
- Tracking stays in the chat so you and the buyer can follow the parcel.
You do not pay for the label on a normal integrated shipment. Your job is packing and posting on time.
Which couriers show up?
On Vinted UK, integrated providers commonly include Evri, InPost, DPD, Royal Mail and others. What the buyer can choose depends on your item, parcel size and the shipping options you allow in settings. Keep a few options switched on so more buyers can check out.
The deadline: post within 5 business days
Vinted expects you to send the item within 5 business days of the sale, If you need longer, you can ask the buyer to extend it by 3 or 5 business days. If nothing is sent in time, Vinted cancels the order and refunds the buyer. Keep mailing bags at home so a sale does not wait on a trip to the shops.
Packing that gets good reviews
- Clean, dry item — no damp storage smells.
- Protect fragile bits — tissue or a bag for shoes, a stiff card for bags.
- Use a sturdy bag or box that matches the parcel size you set on the listing.
- Photograph the item and the packed parcel before you seal it. If something goes wrong in transit, those photos help.
- Seal the label clearly so scanners can read it.
Parcel size on the listing
When you upload an item, Vinted asks for a parcel size. Pick the smallest size that still fits safely. Too small and the courier may refuse it or charge the buyer a different option; too large and shipping looks expensive and can put people off. If you are unsure, check similar sold items of the same type.
Common mistakes
- Using your own Evri or Royal Mail label. For integrated shipping, only the Vinted prepaid label counts.
- Dropping at the wrong place. Use the drop-off point or locker for the courier on your label.
- Waiting a week to post. Fast postage leads to better reviews, which helps the rest of your wardrobe sell.
- Wrong parcel size so the label does not match what you drop off.
After it arrives
Once Vinted marks the order delivered, the buyer has a short window to confirm or raise an issue. When the order completes, the money moves from pending to available in your Vinted Balance. See Vinted Balance and withdrawals for how payouts work.
Questions
Who pays for shipping on Vinted UK?
The buyer. They choose and pay for an integrated shipping option at checkout. You receive a prepaid label or code and send the parcel with that option.
How long do I have to post a Vinted sale?
Usually within 5 business days of the sale, unless the buyer agrees to wait longer. Miss the deadline and the order can be cancelled and the buyer refunded.
Can I use my own postage label on Vinted?
No for integrated shipping. You must use the prepaid Vinted-generated label. If you post it another way, Vinted can't track it, so the order can be cancelled as not sent and you may not get paid.
Which couriers does Vinted UK use?
Integrated options include Evri, InPost, DPD, Royal Mail and others. Availability depends on the item and your shipping settings. Check Vinted's own help centre for the current list.