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Selling on Depop is fun and easy, but getting paid might feel confusing. Many new Depop sellers wonder where their money goes after a sale.
Maybe you just made your first Depop sale and are waiting for your payout. Or you noticed fees on your order and want to know why they’re there.
Either way, understanding the Depop payment process helps you avoid surprises. It also helps you price your items smartly and protect your profits.
If you sell in the US or UK, every sale runs through Depop Payments. Knowing what it is and how it works is important to sell smoothly on Depop.
In this guide, you’ll learn how Depop Payments works, step by step. We’ll break down Depop Payments fees, payout times, and what happens when you issue a refund.
What is Depop Payments?
Depop Payments is Depop’s built-in way to pay and get paid. It replaced the old payment method where most Depop sellers received money only through their own PayPal accounts.
So how does Depop Payments work? Stripe powers Depop Payment, and it lets buyers shop with Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit and debit cards, or PayPal.
More payment options help Depop sellers too. When buyers can pay the way they like, you can cater to more Depop buyers and make more sales.
Beyond more buyers, Depop Payment is useful for Depop sellers in more ways. You get paid straight into your bank account, see all your sales in the app, and send refunds without leaving it.
Depop Payments also helps you sell safely. Depop’s Seller Protection Policy covers your sales, so you can ship as soon as an order goes through.
Also Read: How Much Does Depop Take from Each Sale
How Do Depop Sellers Get Paid Through Depop Payments?
Sellers in the US, UK, and Australia get paid through Depop Payments. Your money goes into your Depop Balance first, then to your bank account.
Think of your Depop Balance as a holding wallet inside the Depop app. It keeps your earnings safe until the payout date arrives.
Here’s exactly how Depop Payments actually work:
1. A Depop buyer pays for your item at checkout.
2. The money lands in your Depop Balance as pending.
3. You ship the item, ideally with shipping tracking.
4. The item shows as delivered.
5. Depop releases the funds, minus fees, on your payout date.
6. The money moves to your linked bank account.
When Do You Get Paid Through Depop Payments?
Timing depends on where you live and how you ship. Here is when you get paid through Depop Payments.
| Seller Location | When the Payout is Sent | How You Receive Payout |
| United States | 2 business days after delivery, or 10 business days after the sale, whichever comes first | Withdraw from Depop Balance to your bank |
| United Kingdom (Depop Shipping via Evri) | 2 business days after delivery, or 10 business days after the sale, whichever comes first | Sent to your bank automatically |
| United Kingdom (own shipping) | 10 business days after delivery | Sent to your bank automatically |
| Australia | 10 working days after the sale; bank arrival can take up to 5 more days | Sent to your bank automatically |
After Depop sends your payout, your bank adds its own processing time. Most sellers see money arrive within 1 to 3 business days.
Does Depop Still Payout to PayPal?
No, Depop has mostly phased out PayPal and no longer uses it for standard payouts in primary regions like the US and UK.
Sellers outside of the US, UK, and Australia still get paid through PayPal. In that case, the money goes to your PayPal account, and fees come out separately.
For US transactions, Depop Payments has a lower percentage transaction fee (2.9% compared to PayPal’s 3.49%). Moreover, it also has a slightly lower fixed fee ($0.30 compared to Paypal’s $0.49).
However, for UK transactions, both Depop Payments and PayPal have the same percentage transaction fee (2.9%) as well as fixed fee (£0.30).
It’s also important to know that Depop may charge an additional 1.29% seller service fee for UK and EU transactions.
Depop Payments Fee
Most Depop sellers in the US, UK, and Australia now pay no selling fee. The main fee left is a small payment processing fee (Depop Payments fee) on each sale.
Depop used to take 10% of every sale. It dropped that fee in the UK in March 2024, in the US in July 2024, and in Australia in July 2026.
| Seller Location | Selling Fee | Depop Payment Fee |
| United States (US) | 0% | 3.3% + $0.45 |
| United Kingdom (UK) | 0% | 2.9% + £0.30 |
| Australia | 0% | 2.6% + A$0.30 |
Is Depop Payments Fee Refundable?
Yes. If you’re the seller and you refund an order paid through Depop Payments, the payment processing fee is refunded to you, along with any other Depop fees on that order.
However, this only applies to Depop sellers outside the UK, US and Australia.
Sellers outside the UK, US and Australia using PayPal have to raise a support ticket to recover the Depop selling fee. Also, you will not receive a refund of your PayPal transaction fee.
How to Set Up Depop Payments?
You need a verified Depop Payments account and a linked bank account to get paid. Setup takes about 10 minutes in the Depop app.
Here’s what you need before you start setting up Depop Payments:
1. A government photo ID (passport or driver’s license)
2. Your bank account details
3. Your home address and date of birth
4. Age 18 or over, or a parent or guardian who verifies on your behalf
Here’s how you can set up Depop Payments:
1. Open the Depop app and go to your Selling hub (or Settings → Payments).
2. Tap the prompt to set up Depop Payments.
3. Enter your personal details exactly as they appear on your ID.
4. Upload or scan your ID to verify your identity.
5. Add your bank account details.
6. Review and confirm everything.
