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Second-hand fashion marketplace - complaints about item-not-received, Buyer Protection, and account suspensions

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Contact emails

vinted@vinted.co.uk

Customer Service

Complaint escalation guide

Is there an ombudsman for Vinted? Most high-street and online retailers are not covered by an ombudsman. If Vinted will not resolve a faulty-goods or refund complaint, your escalation route is a Section 75 claim or chargeback, then Trading Standards, then the small claims court.

How do you escalate a Vinted complaint? If you paid by credit card and the item cost over £100, make a Section 75 claim (or a chargeback on a debit card). Report the trader to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer helpline, and for unresolved amounts use the small claims court.

Laws that protect you

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Products must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described.

Section 9Section 10Section 11

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013

14-day cooling-off period for online and distance purchases.

Regulation 29Regulation 30

Section 75 Protection

Credit card purchases between £100-£30,000 have joint liability protection.

Tips for Vinted complaints

  • Vinted is a peer-to-peer marketplace, so Buyer Protection is your first line - open an issue before the order is marked complete
  • If an item never arrives or isn't as described, report it within the Buyer Protection window so Vinted can refund from the held payment
  • Screenshot the listing, the chat, and the tracking before you leave a review or close the order
  • If you paid by card and Vinted won't help, ask your bank for a chargeback on the transaction
  • Keep everything in writing - Vinted support is handled through the app and email, not by phone

If Vinted doesn't respond

  1. 1

    Customer Service

    Allow 14 days

    Contact the retailer's customer service team directly

  2. 2

    Formal Written Complaint

    Send a formal complaint letter citing the Consumer Rights Act 2015

  3. 3

    Section 75 / Chargeback

    If paid by credit card (£100+), contact your bank for Section 75 protection

  4. 4

    Small Claims Court

    File a claim for up to £10,000 via Money Claims Online

    Visit website

Expected response time

14 days

Retailers should acknowledge complaints within 14 days. No statutory deadline, but unreasonable delays strengthen your case.

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Frequently asked questions

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