Vinted users warned to check their accounts before October

The second-hand marketplace is updating its Terms and Conditions (T&Cs), with the new rules applying from October 8, 2026.

Users will need to review and accept the updated terms if they want to continue using Vinted.

One of the changes could affect users who have money sitting in their Vinted Balance.

If Vinted’s Balance Provider cannot verify that the user’s bank account details match their Vinted Balance details, they may be asked to update their information before they can use their balance or receive a payout.

There is also a change for people who decide to delete their Vinted account.

Vinted says its Balance Provider may also be asked to close the user’s Vinted Balance.

The platform has also updated and clarified Section 7, which covers how Vinted deals with community concerns and moderation.

Buyer Protection fee renamed

One change likely to catch the attention of shoppers is the renaming of the Buyer Protection fee.

It will now be called the Vinted fee.

However, Vinted stresses that this does not mean a new or additional charge is being introduced.

The fee will still be calculated in the same way and will remain visible during the checkout process.

Vinted says its existing support and protections will continue to apply when people buy or sell through the platform.

There is also an update to the way items proven to be counterfeit during the Electronics Verification Service may be handled.

The full details of this change can be found in Section 17 of the updated terms.

Vinted users can review and accept the new T&Cs ahead of the changes taking effect.

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When do the rules change for Vinted users?

Until October 8, the current Terms and Conditions will continue to apply.

The new rules mean users may want to check their account and balance details before the changes come into force, particularly if they regularly sell items and withdraw money from Vinted.

Vinted has also provided a PDF copy of the updated terms for users who want to keep a record.