Depop is a marketplace app where people sell secondhand, vintage and handmade clothing and accessories to each other. A seller lists an item with photos, a description and a price. A buyer pays through Depop's checkout. The seller ships the item, usually with a Depop shipping label, and the money goes to the seller's Depop balance, which they can then withdraw to their bank. Depop takes fees along the way, and purchases made through the app are covered by buyer protection.
How Depop works for sellers
- Create an account and set up payments. You need a Depop balance (Depop Payments) to receive money. See how to make a Depop account.
- List an item. Add photos, a title and description, the category, size, condition, price and shipping option. See how to sell on Depop.
- Answer questions and offers. Buyers can message you and send offers. See how to handle lowball offers on Depop.
- Ship when it sells. Use the label from the order, or your own shipping where that's available, before the deadline. See how Depop shipping works for sellers.
- Get paid. Sale money goes to your balance and can be withdrawn to your bank. See how does Depop pay you.
How Depop works for buyers
- Search or browse by brand, size, style or keyword.
- Message the seller if you have questions, or make an offer.
- Pay at checkout with a card, a digital wallet or your Depop balance. See how buyers pay on Depop.
- Track your order and receive the item.
- Report a problem through the order if the item doesn't arrive or isn't as described. See the Depop buyer protection and refunds guide.
Who pays for shipping?
Usually the buyer, as part of the checkout total, unless the seller offers free shipping and builds it into the price. See who pays for shipping on Depop.
What fees does Depop charge?
Depop charges transaction fees and payment processing. Who pays them, the seller, the buyer or both, depends on your country. See Depop selling fees explained and how does Depop make money.
How the Depop algorithm decides what buyers see
Search results and feeds favour relevant, recently listed and active shops. Good keywords, steady listing and refreshing old stock all help. See Depop keywords and hashtags and how many items should you list on Depop per day.
Rules to know
- Only sell items you have in hand. Dropshipping isn't allowed. See is Depop dropshipping allowed.
- No counterfeits or prohibited items. See what not to sell on Depop.
- Keep payments inside the app.
Making Depop work at scale
The hardest part of Depop for most sellers is listing: photos, descriptions and every field, item after item. DepopAutomation.com's AI listing tool fills every field from your photos and uses Nano Banana to improve them, the bulk lister lists whole hauls, the relist feature keeps listings fresh, and the profit tracker shows what you really earn.
Quick answers
Is Depop free to use? Free to join and list. Fees apply when items sell.
Is Depop safe? Purchases made through Depop checkout are protected. Don't pay or get paid outside the app.
Can you sell anything on Depop? Mostly fashion, accessories and some lifestyle items, within Depop's rules.
Conclusion
Depop works like this: sellers list, buyers pay through the app, sellers ship with a label, and the money lands in the seller's balance to withdraw. Fees and buyer protection sit in the middle, and the app's search rewards fresh, well-written listings.