Vinted Buyer Protection: Real Coverage and Limits

It's the fee line everyone sees and few understand. Here's exactly what it pays for.

Short answer

Buyer Protection is paid by the buyer on every order. It covers refunds for lost parcels, items never received, or items not as described when reported in time.

For the seller, it's good news: it funds incidents without taking away your payment when you've met your obligations.

What's covered

  • A lost parcel or one never delivered.
  • An item significantly different from the listing.
  • A counterfeit item reported with evidence.
  • An order not shipped within the required window.

What's not covered

  • Payment made outside the platform.
  • A report filed after the order was confirmed.
  • A sizing mistake when the measurements given were accurate.
  • Normal wear that was correctly described in the listing.

The seller stays protected by their own evidence

Detailed listing photos and proof of drop-off: with these two elements, protection works in your favour. Revindo produces complete descriptions that do this work upfront.

On-platform vs. off-platform transaction

On-platform vs. off-platform transaction
CriteriaOff-platformOn-platform
RefundNoneCovered
Arbitrated disputeNoYes
Parcel trackingNot guaranteedBuilt in
Seller riskTotalManaged

Frequently asked questions

Who pays for Vinted Buyer Protection?

The buyer, at checkout. The seller doesn't bear the cost.

How long do I have to report a problem?

The report must be made before confirming the order, generally within 2 days of delivery.

Does it cover a sizing mistake?

No, if the listing gave accurate measurements. It covers significant differences between the item received and the listing.

Is the seller charged in case of a refund?

Only when their responsibility is established, for example an item not as described or never shipped.