Updated October 2026. Vinted shipping can feel confusing because the exact carrier, parcel limits and label method depend on the option available for an order. The safest rule is simple: follow the shipping instructions generated inside Vinted for that specific sale, rather than an old screenshot or generic courier guide.
How Vinted shipping works for sellers
- Choose an appropriate parcel size when listing.
- The buyer selects from shipping options available at checkout.
- After purchase, open the order and use the label/QR instructions Vinted provides.
- Pack the item securely and use the specified carrier/drop-off route.
- Keep proof of handover and follow tracking in the app.
Who pays for Vinted postage?
For standard Vinted transactions, shipping is normally added to the buyer’s checkout costs rather than deducted as ordinary postage from the seller’s item price. Exact options and promotions can vary, so check the order screen rather than assuming every transaction is identical.
Small, medium or large: choosing a parcel size
Do not choose a size solely because a T-shirt or pair of shoes “usually” fits a particular category. Pack or estimate the finished parcel and compare it with the limits Vinted shows for the carrier/options available to you. Limits can change and differ by carrier.
Google’s research brief highlighted searches for small/medium/large limits and oversized parcels, but some of its exact courier figures could not be safely treated as universal Vinted limits. For that reason, this guide deliberately does not hard-code a single weight table that may become wrong. Check the live parcel-size selector at listing/posting time.
QR code or printable label?
The method depends on the carrier and service offered for your order. Some drop-off services can create a label from a QR code; others may provide a printable label or different instructions. Use exactly what Vinted gives you. Do not buy independent postage just because an old tutorial says to do so.
Courier quick-check table
| When your order uses… | What to check before leaving home |
|---|---|
| InPost | Whether the order requires a locker/shop route and whether you have a QR code or label instructions |
| Evri | The Vinted-generated label/QR instructions and permitted ParcelShop/locker route |
| Royal Mail | The current Vinted instructions for that order and the permitted handover/scanning point |
| DPD/another offered carrier | The exact integrated instructions and local drop-off option shown in Vinted |
This intentionally avoids pretending all users have the same carriers. Availability can vary by location and Vinted can change integrations.
Packaging: what matters
- Use packaging strong enough for the item and normal transport.
- Protect fragile or easily marked items appropriately.
- Seal the parcel securely.
- Remove or cover old labels/barcodes on reused packaging.
- Make sure the finished parcel still fits the selected carrier/size limits.
How long do you have to send it?
Do not rely on a remembered “five-day rule” without checking the sale. Use the dispatch deadline displayed for your order in Vinted. If you cannot meet it, use the options Vinted provides rather than marking something sent when it is not.
What if a parcel is lost or damaged?
Vinted’s refund process covers qualifying transactions where an order is lost, damaged or significantly not as described. The exact outcome and any compensation depend on the circumstances, shipping route and applicable terms. Keep proof of handover and respond through the order conversation. Avoid relying on blanket online claims such as “every lost parcel gets £500”.
Shipping mistakes to avoid
- Guessing the packed parcel size
- Using instructions from an old YouTube video instead of the live order
- Buying separate postage when the transaction requires integrated shipping
- Discarding proof of drop-off too early
- Assuming every courier supports the same label format
Selling for the first time?
Start with our Vinted beginner selling guide. For safety, read Vinted scams and seller protection. If you are buying items specifically to resell for profit, also read our Vinted tax guide.
Carrier options and platform rules change. This page explains the process, but the live instructions in your Vinted order take priority.