Depop Protection for buyers
With Depop Protection you can shop safely, knowing we’ve got your back in the case of something going wrong, subject to the eligibility criteria and exclusions below.
Depop Protection is available to buyers in the UK, US and Australia. Read on for full details of the programme, which forms part of our Terms of Service.
What’s eligible for Depop Protection?
If your item doesn’t arrive, arrives damaged, or is significantly not as described, you’ll get a full refund if you report the issue to us within 30 days of the date of purchase.
Your full purchase price (including shipping, fees and any applicable taxes/duties) is protected automatically if you qualify for Depop Protection.
All purchase methods are included, so you can shop safely with Depop Payments (Apple/Google pay, card payments, and Klarna) (for users in the UK or US), or PayPal (for users in Australia).
United States and United Kingdom
If your item is lost or damaged in transit, just head to our Dispute Resolution Centre to begin a claim. You can also find a link to this in your purchase receipt.
For items arriving significantly not as described, first check out our detailed policies here. You can start a ‘Not As Described’ claim with us here.
Australia
If your item is lost or damaged in transit, you’ll first need to claim via PayPal’s Protection Policy, which you can do here. If your claim is denied by PayPal, you can reach out to us to start your claim with Depop. We’ll need evidence that PayPal denied your claim, including any appeals that are available to you. You must have started your PayPal claim within 30 days of purchase to be eligible for Depop Protection.
What’s excluded from Depop Protection?
Items must be purchased in the Depop app, or on the Depop website, using the BUY button - you won’t be eligible if you pay via a direct money transfer outside of the Depop app or website, including PayPal or Venmo, or a bank transfer. You also won’t be eligible if you agree to meet your seller in person to transact.
We can’t guarantee a refund if the tracked shipping shows as delivered to your address, so make sure you check with neighbours if you can’t find your item. If you’re having issues with missing parcels, we recommend taking steps to protect from theft.
If your claim is for a damaged or not as described item, you must keep hold of the item throughout the claim process; we can’t guarantee any refunds for items that have been disposed of.
Depop Protection is not insurance.
Heads up: Depop Protection is not an insurance policy, a warranty, or a guarantee. Depop has sole discretion to decide whether a transaction is granted protection (including up to what amount) under Depop Protection and we reserve the right to change, suspend, or discontinue the programme at any time, for any reason, and we will not be liable to you for the effect that any changes to the programme may have on you. You have no legal claim under the programme.
In the event Depop does not refund the buyer, this will not affect the buyer's right to make claims against the seller’s shop. Our Terms of Service (including this policy) are in addition to (and do not limit or conflict with) your rights under local consumer law, which remain intact.
Sellers can refund a buyer at any time through the Depop app under shop settings > sold items.
You can read about Depop Protection for sellers here.