Where Should You Sell Online in the UK? Find the Right Platform

By Dr Kalpana Govindaraasan · Updated 23 October 2026

You have something to sell, but which app should you use? Putting a used coat, a bulky cabinet and a digital planner in the same place won’t necessarily give each one the best chance.

Start with what you’re selling and how you want to hand it over. We’ll help you narrow the options, compare the work and costs, and find the detailed steps for your first listing. You don’t need to learn every platform before you begin.

Choose your situation: a household clear-out, a product you make yourself or a business you want to build. The comparison below will point you towards the relevant guide, and the questions let you check the details.

I run KGDesignedCo on Etsy, selling digital downloads. I also have a MoneySavvyUK Payhip shop, and you can browse my books on Amazon. Different formats need different selling arrangements, which is why it helps to start with the product you want to offer. My family also made £180 in a week selling unwanted belongings through local Facebook groups, as described in the linked personal story. Those experiences are not claims of earnings on every platform. KGDesignedCo is my own shop, so I benefit if you buy from it. I’m not a financial adviser.

Selling a shelf or collection of books? Use our used books selling guide to compare book-buying apps, marketplaces, valuations and local collection.

Which selling platform should I use?

This is a decision framework, not a ranking of profitability. Check the specific platform’s current categories. Being allowed on one marketplace does not establish permission on another.

How do I compare what I actually keep?

For a merchant, start with sales and deduct goods, platform costs, packing, delivery, promotion, refunds and other genuine business costs. For an affiliate, the relevant receipt is normally the commission, not the full product order value. Your personal tax position is a separate calculation.

Example: £100 of sales minus £35 of genuine business costs leaves £65 before personal tax and time. This is a budgeting illustration, not a fee quotation. Selling a possession for £20 also does not make it a £20 trading profit simply because you received cash.

Etsy: questions and answers

Full guide: Read the Etsy steps, examples and sources.

1. How do I sell digital products on Etsy in the UK?

Create an eligible original product, test the files, prepare accurate previews and instructions, cost the listing and choose the correct digital delivery type. See the detailed Etsy guide.

2. How do I sell digital products using Canva?

Create an original design and check the licence for every asset and the intended delivery format. Editable templates and finished products have different conditions. See the detailed Etsy guide.

3. Can I sell on Etsy for free?

Designing may cost little, but Etsy listing and selling charges can apply. Check any setup amount during signup; listing credits do not remove all costs. See the detailed Etsy guide.

4. What are Etsy’s UK selling fees?

Budget for listing, transaction, payment-processing and regulatory charges, plus applicable extras. Use the detailed Etsy fee guide and current platform schedule before setting a price. See the detailed Etsy guide.

5. Is selling digital products on Etsy worth it?

Test a focused product with a fixed budget. Judge visits, completed orders, support time and money kept rather than the number of products you publish. See the detailed Etsy guide.

6. Is selling digital products profitable?

Only if sales cover business costs. Include tools, fees, refunds and promotion, and compare the remaining profit with your design and support time. See the detailed Etsy guide.

7. How much can I make on Etsy?

There is no reliable beginner earnings promise. Estimate the orders needed at your price, then test whether buyers actually want the product. See the detailed Etsy guide.

8. Can you make $10,000 a month on Etsy?

That is an ambitious sales target, not a beginner expectation. At a $10 average order value it requires 1,000 orders before deducting any costs. See the detailed Etsy guide.

9. What can I sell on Etsy as a beginner?

Consider an original checklist, worksheet, invitation template or artwork you can create accurately. Check product eligibility and rights before listing. See the detailed Etsy guide.

10. What is the easiest Etsy item to sell?

Choose something useful that you understand and can support. A simple product is easier to deliver, but demand is still uncertain. See the detailed Etsy guide.

11. What are the downsides of Etsy?

Competition, marketplace dependence, fees and customer-support work can reduce the appeal. Digital delivery avoids postage, not the work of running a shop. See the detailed Etsy guide.

12. Do I need to tell HMRC about Etsy income?

Creating products for sale is likely trading. Check total relevant gross trading income, reporting requirements and allowance eligibility, rather than only the bank deposit after fees. See the detailed Etsy guide.

Vinted: questions and answers

Full guide: Read the Vinted steps, examples and sources.

13. How do I sell on Vinted for the first time?

List an eligible possession with actual photographs and honest condition, choose the correct packed parcel size, then follow the paid order’s dispatch instructions. See the detailed Vinted guide.

14. How do I sell without a printer?

Use an eligible digital-label or code option where offered. Check the carrier and exact drop-off instructions; a PDF on a phone is not automatically printable there. See the detailed Vinted guide.

15. Do I need a printer if my label is printable?

You need access to the required printing or a platform-supported resolution. Do not independently switch carrier or assume an existing paid label can change. See the detailed Vinted guide.

16. What do I do after accepting an offer?

Wait for the buyer to complete checkout. An accepted price is not payment; check the genuine paid order before posting anything. See the detailed Vinted guide.

17. Is Vinted worth using?

Compare your proceeds with packaging, travel and time. It may suit a wardrobe clear-out without being a dependable recurring income source. See the detailed Vinted guide.

18. What are Vinted’s downsides?

Unpaid offers, unsold items, drop-off work and potential disputes take time. Keep order and dispatch records, and understand when payment becomes available. See the detailed Vinted guide.

19. What can I sell on Vinted UK?

Check the current catalogue for your item, its condition and safety requirements. Private-account eligibility is separate from permission to operate a resale business. See the detailed Vinted guide.

20. How can I sell quickly on Vinted?

Improve factual details, photos, condition information and price. No posting schedule, promotion or algorithm trick guarantees a sale. See the detailed Vinted guide.

21. What sells best on Vinted right now?

This guide has no verified live bestseller feed. Compare relevant current listings and consider seasonal usefulness without treating asking prices as completed sales. See the detailed Vinted guide.

22. How do I buy on Vinted?

Check the item and full checkout cost, use platform payment and inspect promptly after delivery. Raise issues through the order within its displayed deadline. See the detailed Vinted guide.

23. Do I owe tax on Vinted sales?

Ordinary possessions and resale trading are different. A platform report alone does not determine tax; use HMRC’s activity-based guidance. See the detailed Vinted guide.

24. Who pays postage on Vinted?

Under integrated shipping, the buyer pays at checkout and the seller uses the issued label or code. Your own supplies, printing or travel may still cost money. See the detailed Vinted guide.

eBay: questions and answers

Full guide: Read the eBay steps, examples and sources.

25. How do I sell on eBay as a beginner?

Research comparable sold items, write an accurate listing and choose a sensible price and delivery method. Check payment and retain dispatch or collection evidence. See the detailed eBay guide.

26. How do I create a UK eBay seller account?

Register or sign in through eBay, choose the appropriate account type and complete identity and bank verification through the genuine account flow. See the detailed eBay guide.

27. Can I sell on eBay UK for free?

Many ordinary UK private sales qualify within the listing allowance. Vehicles, overseas deliveries, upgrades and other exceptions need checking; business rules differ. See the detailed eBay guide.

28. How much does UK eBay selling cost?

Use the schedule for your account and category. Separate marketplace charges from postage, packaging, promotion and any costs of acquiring stock. See the detailed eBay guide.

29. Is eBay worth selling on?

Calculate what remains after costs and whether it justifies your time. A specialist item may suit a wider marketplace; a bulky low-value item may favour collection. See the detailed eBay guide.

30. What are eBay’s disadvantages?

Potential returns, disputes, delivery damage and listing work add effort. A successful listing does not mean instant cash in your bank. See the detailed eBay guide.

31. How do I sell collection only?

Select collection where offered, agree arrangements in the order and complete eBay’s collection-code process at handover. Keep that confirmation. See the detailed eBay guide.

32. How does eBay postage work?

Follow the arrangement for the listing. Check packed measurements and the applicable Simple Delivery rules; seller-funded free postage is still a business cost. See the detailed eBay guide.

33. Can I use eBay without a printer?

Printer-free options exist for eligible services. Confirm the actual code, carrier and location offered for your order before travelling. See the detailed eBay guide.

34. Can I sell on eBay without AI?

Yes: prepare factual text yourself and use manual listing fields where offered. Check any suggested description against the item before publishing. See the detailed eBay guide.

35. What does not sell well on eBay?

Weak demand, inflated total cost or unclear condition can hinder sales. Compare completed results rather than relying on an alleged universal bad-seller list. See the detailed eBay guide.

36. Is eBay or Vinted better?

Compare eligibility, comparable demand, delivery convenience and total costs for your actual item. Neither platform is universally better. See the detailed eBay guide.

37. Do I need to tell HMRC about eBay sales?

Check whether you are trading or selling personal possessions. Relevant trading receipts across activities, not simply one website’s payout, inform the reporting check. See the detailed eBay guide.

38. What if eBay sales exceed £1,000?

Identify the activity first. A £1,200 personal clear-out is not automatically £1,200 trading income; buying goods to resell changes the analysis. See the detailed eBay guide.

39. What is the maximum tax-free eBay sales amount?

There is no universal eBay-specific limit. Trading rules, wider income and possible capital gains on valuable possessions need separate consideration. See the detailed eBay guide.

40. How many eBay sales trigger platform reporting?

HMRC’s goods-sales exclusion requires fewer than 30 sales and receipts below €2,000 in the calendar year. Both conditions apply; it is not a tax exemption. See the detailed eBay guide.

41. How do I sell on eBay as a business?

Use the appropriate business account and fee schedule, keep records and meet customer obligations. Marketplace registration does not complete HMRC registration for you. See the detailed eBay guide.

42. How do eBay Live auctions work?

Live shopping is different from an ordinary timed auction. Check current onboarding and specific fees before buying stock or equipment for broadcasting. See the detailed eBay guide.

Facebook Marketplace and groups: questions and answers

Full guide: Read the Facebook Marketplace and groups steps, examples and sources.

43. How do beginners sell on Facebook Marketplace?

Create an accurate listing for an allowed item, state its approximate location and collection terms, then agree a safe handover with verified payment. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

44. How do I sell locally?

Use the correct area and useful measurements. Share the exact pickup address only when necessary for an agreed collection, rather than in the public description. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

45. What are Marketplace’s downsides?

Missed appointments, unanswered enquiries, negotiation and payment scams can waste time. Set clear arrangements and do not assume local deals have checkout-style protection. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

46. What is the safest way to sell?

Keep records, use an appropriate meeting location and verify payment. Have another adult present for home collection where possible and decline suspicious changes. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

47. What is the safest payment method?

Agree a suitable method and verify it independently. Do not hand over goods based on a buyer’s screen or email; cash and bank transfers each carry risks. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

48. What sells quickly on Marketplace?

There is no guaranteed category. Clear condition, sensible local pricing and easy collection reduce friction, but they do not create demand. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

49. What are the easiest items to flip?

Only buy what you can assess and cost properly. Include repairs, storage and travel, and recognise that buying to resell may be trading. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

50. What is the most popular Marketplace item?

No verified live UK category ranking is asserted here. Use local comparisons without mistaking the number of listings for completed sales. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

51. What should I not sell?

Check current Commerce Policies and product safety. Do not list prohibited, counterfeit, recalled or unsafe goods; a disclaimer does not fix ineligibility. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

52. What is the easiest thing to resell?

For a first test, use a straightforward eligible possession you already understand. That avoids the extra risk of buying stock. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

53. What are people buying right now?

Local searches can show competing offers, not a reliable sales feed. Use season as a planning cue, with no promise of fast sales. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

54. Is Marketplace hard to use?

Listing may be simple, while finding a genuine buyer and coordinating collection takes work. Test a few items and assess the effort. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

55. How much is the local selling fee?

Basic directly arranged local listings are generally free; paid promotion, delivery and other services can cost money. Check any charge before accepting it. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

56. How do I advertise locally for free?

Create a standard listing and share to appropriate groups where permitted. Do not confuse this with a paid boost or advertising campaign. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

57. Can I hide my listing from friends?

Review the audience options actually offered. A hiding control is not a confidentiality guarantee, especially when listings or screenshots are shared. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

58. Can I sell from a Page or as a business?

Pages, Shops, groups and Marketplace have different tools and eligibility. Check your account’s current options and comply with trader obligations when applicable. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

59. Can I sell without a Facebook account?

The normal personal selling flow requires eligible sign-in. Limited public browsing or a guest link is not permission or a toolset to sell. See the detailed Facebook Marketplace and groups guide.

TikTok Shop and affiliates: questions and answers

Full guide: Read the TikTok Shop and affiliates steps, examples and sources.

60. How do I sell on TikTok Shop UK for beginners?

Decide whether you are a merchant or affiliate. Complete the appropriate UK verification, cost an eligible offer and understand fulfilment before testing content. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

61. What is TikTok Shop Seller Centre, and where do I log in?

Use the official UK seller portal for registration and shop management. Keep your login secure and confirm the market before relying on a policy. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

62. Do you need 1,000 followers to sell on TikTok?

The current UK creator policy lists 500 followers, alongside other conditions. Seller onboarding, creator commerce permissions and LIVE access are separate checks. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

63. Can I sell on TikTok Shop without followers?

Do not confuse seller registration with independent affiliate permissions. A merchant must complete onboarding; a follower-free account still needs customers and suitable content. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

64. How do I become a TikTok affiliate without 1,000 followers?

Current UK guidance permits applications from creators meeting the 500-follower criterion and other requirements. Use the application screen; do not buy followers or accounts. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

65. How do I start affiliate marketing on TikTok?

Apply through the legitimate creator flow, choose a suitable offer and make accurate, clearly disclosed promotional content. Check actual qualifying sales. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

66. How do TikTok Shop affiliates get paid?

Commission depends on the product and collaboration. An estimated amount can differ from settled earnings after relevant adjustments. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

67. Can I sell on TikTok Shop without inventory?

Affiliate promotion does not require holding the merchant’s stock. Running a shop through outsourced fulfilment still leaves merchant responsibilities to manage. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

68. Is it free to sell on TikTok Shop?

The published UK standard commission is 9%, with category and other conditions. Stock, fulfilment, returns and collaborations can add further costs. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

69. How much does it cost to start a TikTok Shop?

There is no universal budget. Cost the role, product and fulfilment model you intend to use, and retain room for refunds or delayed returns. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

70. Is selling on TikTok Shop worth it?

Run a limited test and measure completed business results. Views or shop approval alone do not demonstrate a viable margin. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

71. How much money can I make on TikTok Shop?

No beginner income is promised. Separate the merchant’s gross sales from profit and an affiliate’s commission. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

72. How can I earn $100 per day on TikTok?

At $2 settled commission per order, $100 requires 50 qualifying orders. That is arithmetic, not evidence of achievable daily demand. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

73. How do I sell through TikTok LIVE?

Check both LIVE and Shop permissions. Demonstrate real features, add appropriate product links and avoid unsupported claims or false urgency. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

74. Do I need a Business Account for TikTok Shop?

Social-account type and seller registration are different. Follow onboarding for your role and check the effect on each monetisation feature. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

75. What is the downside of a TikTok Business Account?

Business Accounts have commercial music restrictions and different feature access. Changing the account type does not unlock every earnings programme. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

76. What are 10 disadvantages of using TikTok for a business?

Plan for content time, uncertain reach, policy changes, product restrictions, costs, returns, account dependence, rights, service work and channel concentration. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

77. How much are you paid per 1,000 views on TikTok?

No universal rate applies to ordinary views. Shop sales, affiliate earnings and Creator Rewards have different calculations and eligibility. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

78. How much is 500,000 TikTok views worth?

You cannot value 500,000 views alone. Measure qualified rewards or the qualifying sales and margin the video actually produced. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

79. How much money is 30,000 TikTok views worth?

A 30,000-view count has no fixed pound value. A video can earn nothing directly even if it attracts attention. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

80. How much do UK TikTokers get paid?

There is no standard UK TikToker wage. Separate sponsorship, profit, commission and programme rewards, including their costs. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

81. Does TikTok pay monthly?

Payment timing depends on the programme and account status. Estimated or pending earnings are not a guaranteed monthly payday. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

82. Can you make a living from TikTok?

It can support a business, but a beginner has no guaranteed living wage. Test results and allow for irregular income before relying on it. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

83. Who is the highest-paid creator on TikTok?

No authoritative current highest-paid ranking has been verified for this guide. Celebrity estimates are not a sensible beginner income benchmark. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

84. Why is everyone leaving TikTok now?

The question assumes a platform-wide trend that is not established here. Evaluate dated evidence and your own results instead of search wording. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

85. Can I sell digital downloads on TikTok Shop?

The UK product policy lists digital media and book downloads among unsupported items. Do not assume an Etsy-eligible download belongs in TikTok Shop. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

86. What advertising and UK tax rules should I check?

Disclose affiliate advertising upfront, keep income and cost records and check HMRC rules. Merchants also need to understand customer obligations. See the detailed TikTok Shop and affiliates guide.

Amazon UK: questions and answers

Full guide: Amazon UK beginner steps, fees, fulfilment and sources.

87. How do I sell on Amazon UK as a beginner?

Check the product’s eligibility, source and full costs before registering, listing and testing a small quantity. Seller approval is not proof of demand. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

88. Can I sell on Amazon UK as an individual?

The Individual selling plan is a pricing choice, not a legal declaration that you are a private seller. Register using your actual circumstances. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

89. Is it free to sell on Amazon UK?

Not completely. The plan and referral charges, fulfilment and other relevant costs still apply even when you avoid a monthly subscription. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

90. How much are Amazon UK seller fees?

Amazon currently lists £0.75 per unit on Individual or £25 monthly on Professional, excluding VAT. Additional selling and fulfilment charges need separate calculation. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

91. Is it worth selling on Amazon UK?

Test a product only if eligibility, sourcing and realistic margins work. Compare completed profit with the stock risk and time involved. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

92. Is selling on Amazon worth it in 2026?

Use current costs and product-level evidence. Neither the year nor an established seller’s case study proves that your proposed offer is viable. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

93. Is being an Amazon seller worth the work?

Assess research, compliance, customer support and record-keeping as well as dispatch. A small margin can give a poor return on your working hours. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

94. How are beginners making money on Amazon?

Marketplace profit, Associates commission, KDP royalties and employment pay are different routes. Each has its own access rules and no automatic beginner income. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

95. Where can I buy products to sell on Amazon UK?

Investigate credible manufacturers, wholesalers or authorised distributors. Confirm product permissions and acceptable sourcing records before ordering, rather than assuming every bargain can be resold. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

96. Is it easy to sell on Amazon UK?

Account setup is only the beginning. Competition, checks and customer obligations can make a sustainable operation much harder than publishing a listing. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

97. Can I make money from Amazon at home?

Some work can be managed at home, but it still requires effort, eligibility and sometimes stock. KDP and Associates are separate from merchant fulfilment. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

98. What are the most profitable items to sell on Amazon?

No product category guarantees the highest margin. Cost the exact item, including size, returns, competition and likely price changes. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

99. What is the hottest-selling item on Amazon right now?

Check Amazon’s current category rankings when needed, but a bestseller snapshot does not establish profit or permission for your own account. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

100. What sells quickly on Amazon?

Demand and a competitive offer matter, but there is no guaranteed fast sale. FBA does not create customers simply because it holds your stock. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

101. Which items sell fast?

Evaluate a specific product, condition and price. Whole-category claims about fast sales are too broad for a stock-buying decision. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

102. Why are sellers leaving Amazon?

A search question does not prove a seller exodus. No exit rate or universal explanation is asserted; use credible dated evidence and your own economics. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

103. How do I become an Amazon product tester?

Amazon Vine is invitation-based and Voices are not paid for participation. Do not treat it as a cash job or buy a promised invitation. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

104. Which is the number-one earning app?

No verified number-one earning app is established here. Compare actual withdrawable returns, time, eligibility and expenses for the route you need. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

105. What are the best side hustles for beginners?

Start with your resources and skills. Existing possessions, a useful service or an original product need different investments; the biggest revenue claim is not a ranking. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

106. Where is the Amazon Seller Central UK login?

Use the official UK Seller Central address and check it before signing in. Associates and KDP have different portals; never send codes to unsolicited contacts. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

107. What is FBA, and is it better than fulfilling orders myself?

FBA provides eligible storage and fulfilment for charges; self-fulfilment leaves those tasks with you. Compare the full product-level cost and operational fit. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

108. How much starting capital do I need?

There is no universal stock-business budget. Plan the product, delivery, fees, returns and reserve, and test within an amount you can afford. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

109. Do I need to tell HMRC about Amazon income?

Check the correct treatment of trading, affiliate or publishing receipts and keep records. Total relevant gross trading income matters, not profit per app. Read the detailed Amazon guide.

Rules that matter across all six routes

Do I need to pay tax on everything I sell?

No. HMRC distinguishes personal possessions from trading. Selling ordinary unwanted belongings usually differs from buying or making goods for profit. Valuable possessions may raise separate capital gains questions.

Does the £1,000 allowance apply to every platform?

No. Check total relevant gross trading income across activities and allowance eligibility. It is not £1,000 profit per app. Read my trading allowance guide and use HMRC’s checker for your own circumstances.

Does platform reporting mean a tax bill?

No. Reporting rules and tax liability are different. Keep records regardless, and do not assume every classified advert or local handover uses the same platform-reporting process.

What changes when I sell as a business?

Account requirements, fees and customer obligations can change. Read the platform’s business rules and GOV.UK distance-selling guidance. Do not use a private account simply to avoid merchant responsibilities.

How do I reduce selling scams?

Keep records, verify payment independently and reject unexpected release fees or courier-insurance demands. A screenshot is not a bank receipt. Read Police Scotland’s seller guidance and my Vinted scam checks; the exact protection differs by platform and transaction.

Take one item through a complete sale

Pick an item, confirm the platform allows it and prepare the photos and description. Check the costs and handover arrangements before publishing. Once the sale is complete, record what you kept and how much work it took. Use that experience to decide what you want to sell next.

1. Select one item or offer and confirm eligibility.
2. Choose a platform using the comparison above.
3. Prepare accurate details and a realistic cost sheet.
4. Follow the relevant full guide to list or apply.
5. Complete the order or content test and retain records.
6. Review money received, expenses, time and customer issues before scaling.

If you need extra income rather than just a clear-out, read the income-target guide. Give your proceeds a purpose with the £1,000 emergency buffer plan.

Research and source notes

Checked 23 October 2026. The full platform guides contain the detailed primary links. No live bestseller ranking, universal earnings level or fixed TikTok view payout is claimed. Platform fees are conditional; confirm the listing or account screen before spending.

• Etsy Fees & Payments Policy and digital listing guidance
• Canva commercial-product licensing
• Vinted UK Catalogue Rules and InPost labels
• eBay private-seller fees and collection guidance
• Meta selling routes and Commerce Policies
• TikTok UK creator eligibility and UK platform commission
• Amazon UK seller fees and seller registration
• ASA affiliate disclosure
• HMRC online income and platform reporting

About the author: Dr Kalpana Govindaraasan is the PhD scientist, mum and founder behind MoneySavvyUK. She combines household experience with research to explain practical money decisions. She is not a financial adviser.