How Old Do You Have to Be to Sell on Depop?
You need to be at least 13 years old to buy and sell on Depop. But if you're under 18, there's an extra step before you can actually get paid — a parent or guardian has to be involved in your payment setup. This page explains both rules.
Quick answer: Minimum age to use Depop is 13. Sellers aged 13–17 can list and sell, but Depop's payment partners (Stripe and PayPal) have their own requirements — a parent or guardian may need to help you set up a payment method and verify their details on your behalf before you can receive payouts. At 18, you can run everything in your own name.
The age rules, step by step
Under 13: no account
Depop checks your date of birth when you sign up specifically to confirm you're at least 13 — that's the minimum age to buy and sell on the platform. Your date of birth isn't visible to other users; Depop uses it to verify you're old enough and will ask for it again when you sign up for Depop Payments.
Ages 13–17: you can sell, with a guardian's help for payments
Teenagers can open an account, list items and make sales. The catch is getting paid. Depop's payment partners may have additional requirements for younger sellers, and Depop's guidance is that if you're under 18, you may need a parent or guardian to help you set up a payment method — and to have a parent or guardian verify their details on your behalf in order to sell and get paid. In practice:
- Ask a parent or guardian first — their details may end up attached to your payment account.
- Set up payments together, so the identity and bank details match the adult who verified them.
- Keep good records of what you sell and earn — income from regular selling can have tax implications, and whose details are on the account affects who is responsible. Check your local rules or ask a tax professional if you're unsure.
18 and over: everything in your own name
Adult sellers can verify their own identity, connect their own bank account and withdraw payouts themselves. For how payouts and timing work once you're set up, see how Depop pays you.
Don't fake your date of birth
It can be tempting to enter an older date of birth to skip the guardian step — don't. If you give the wrong date of birth, fixing it means contacting Depop support and providing a form of ID to verify your real age. Mismatched details between your account and your payment verification are also a common reason payouts get stuck, which can lock up money you've already earned from sales.
Once you're selling: know your costs
Whatever your age, the maths of a sale is the same: no selling fee for US sellers, processing of 3.3% + $0.45, and 12% if you boost. Before you price your first listings, run a few example prices through the Depop fee calculator so you know what you'll actually keep — and use the profit calculator to check the item is worth selling at all after what you paid for it.
Age rules summarised from Depop's official Help Centre (date-of-birth and payout guidance), checked October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 13-year-old sell on Depop?
Yes — 13 is Depop's minimum age to buy and sell. But to get paid through Depop Payments, a seller under 18 needs a parent or guardian to verify their details on their behalf and may need their help setting up a payment method.
Can you sell on Depop under 18 without a parent?
You can create an account and list items from 13, but the payment step is where under-18s need an adult: Depop's payment partners have additional requirements, and Depop says a parent or guardian may need to help you set up payments and verify details for you.
Why does Depop ask for my date of birth?
To confirm you're at least 13 — the minimum age for the platform — and again when you sign up for Depop Payments. It's not shown to other users.
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Unofficial guide by Resell Fee Calculator — an independent tool, not affiliated with Depop.