Delete Vinted Account UK: Withdraw Your Money and Close Your Profile Permanently (2026)

Meta Description: Selling on Vinted and want out? You must withdraw your balance before deleting your account or you lose it. Here’s the full process including GDPR data removal for UK users. Updated February 2026.

Vinted makes it weirdly personal when you try to leave. There’s no clean “Delete Account” button waiting for you. Instead you get guilt-tripped through a process that asks why you’re going, whether you’re sure, whether you’d like to take a break instead.

I sold about forty items on Vinted over two years. Mostly clothes I’d been hoarding since my twenties that no longer fit and never would again. Made decent money too. But the constant notifications, the lowball offers, the “Is this still available?” messages on items clearly marked as available — it wore me down.

When I finally decided to delete, I nearly lost £47.80 sitting in my Vinted Wallet because I didn’t realise deletion wipes your balance permanently. Nobody tells you this clearly until it’s almost too late.

Here’s the complete process so you don’t make the same mistake.

What you need to know:

⏱️ Time needed: 10-15 minutes (including balance withdrawal)
💷 Balance warning: Withdraw ALL money before deleting
📱 Where to do it: Vinted app (required for full deletion)
📦 Pending orders: Must be completed first
🔒 Data removal: GDPR request available for UK users
📅 Updated: February 2026

Before You Do Anything: Withdraw Your Vinted Balance

This is the single most important step. Read this before touching any deletion settings.

Why this matters:

When you delete your Vinted account, any money in your Vinted Wallet disappears. Gone. Vinted’s terms are clear on this — once the account is deleted, they consider any remaining balance forfeited.

I’ve seen people on UK forums losing £100+ because they deleted first and tried to claim the money after. Vinted’s support team told them there was nothing they could do.

How to check your balance:

In the Vinted app:

Open Vinted
Tap “My Balance” or “Wallet” (usually in your profile section)
Note the amount

What counts as “balance”:

Money from items you’ve sold
Refunds that went to your Vinted Wallet instead of your bank
Any promotional credits (these can’t usually be withdrawn but won’t survive deletion either)

How to withdraw your balance:

Step 1: Open the Vinted app.

Step 2: Go to your profile → tap “My Balance” or “Wallet.”

Step 3: Tap “Withdraw” or “Transfer to bank account.”

Step 4: You’ll need to enter your UK bank details:

Sort code
Account number
Account holder name

Step 5: Enter the amount you want to withdraw (do the full amount).

Step 6: Confirm the transfer.

How long it takes:

Usually 1-3 working days for UK bank transfers
Sometimes up to 5 working days depending on your bank
Weekends and bank holidays delay it

Wait until the money actually arrives in your bank account before proceeding with deletion. Don’t just submit the withdrawal and immediately delete. I waited three days to see the £47.80 clear in my Monzo before I touched the delete option.

Check for Pending Orders and Active Listings

You can’t cleanly delete your account if you have unfinished business on the platform.

Pending sales (items you’ve sold but not shipped):

Ship them first. If you delete with an unshipped order, the buyer gets frustrated, potentially opens a dispute, and Vinted’s system gets confused. Finish the transaction, wait for the buyer to confirm receipt, and let the money clear to your balance.

Pending purchases (items you’ve bought but not received):

Wait for delivery. If there’s a problem with the item, you want your account active to open a dispute or request a refund. Deleting mid-transaction makes claims nearly impossible.

Active listings:

These get removed automatically when you delete your account. You don’t need to manually take down each listing. But if you have items with watchers or ongoing conversations, consider whether you want to complete those sales first.

Active disputes or refund claims:

Wait until these are fully resolved. Deleting during an open dispute is the fastest way to lose money you’re owed.

My rule of thumb: Clear everything out. No pending orders. No active disputes. Balance withdrawn and confirmed in your bank. Then delete.

Method 1: Delete Vinted Account via the App

The app is the primary method. The website has limited account management compared to the app.

Step by step:

Step 1: Open the Vinted app and make sure you’re logged in.

Step 2: Tap your profile icon (bottom right, looks like a person).

Step 3: Tap the settings gear icon (usually top right of your profile page).

Step 4: Scroll down through the settings. Look for “Account” or “Account Settings.”

Step 5: Scroll further down to find “Delete Account” or “Close Account.” It’s at the very bottom, naturally. Past notifications settings, past shipping preferences, past everything useful.

Step 6: Tap “Delete Account.”

Step 7: Vinted presents you with options:

“Take a break” (pauses your account temporarily)
“I’ll come back later” (basically just logs you out)
“Delete my account permanently” (what you actually want)

Tap “Delete my account permanently.”

Step 8: Vinted asks for your reason. Options usually include:

“I’m not using Vinted anymore”
“I have privacy concerns”
“I found another platform”
“Other”

Pick whichever. It doesn’t affect the deletion process.

Step 9: Enter your password to confirm.

Step 10: Tap “Confirm” or “Delete Account.”

Step 11: You should see a confirmation message: “Your account will be deleted.”

What happens next:

Your account enters a deactivation period (usually 7 days). During this time:

Your profile and listings become invisible to other users
Your account technically still exists in Vinted’s system
You can potentially reactivate by logging back in (though this isn’t guaranteed)

After the deactivation period, deletion is permanent. Your listings, reviews, messages, and profile data are removed from the platform.

This method is useful if:

The app won’t show the delete option (happens occasionally)
You’ve already uninstalled the app
You want written confirmation for your records
You want to ensure GDPR-compliant data erasure

Email to: dpo@vinted.com (Data Protection Officer)
CC: support@vinted.com (for good measure)

Template:

textSubject: Account Deletion and Data Erasure Request
- UK GDPR Article 17

Dear Vinted Data Protection Officer,

I am writing to request permanent deletion of my 
Vinted account and erasure of all personal data you 
hold about me, in accordance with UK GDPR Article 17 
(Right to Erasure).

Account details:
- Registered email: [your email]
- Username: [your Vinted username]
- Full name: [your name]

Please confirm:
1. The date my account will be fully deleted
2. The date all personal data will be erased from 
   your systems
3. Any data that will be retained and the legal 
   basis for retention

I understand you have 30 days to comply with this 
request under UK GDPR.

Thank you,
[Your name]
[Date]

Standard account deletion through the app removes your visible profile. But Vinted may retain your personal data internally for months or years under their privacy policy.

A formal GDPR erasure request creates a legal obligation. Vinted must delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, with limited exceptions for legal compliance (transaction records for tax purposes).

What they can legally keep:

Even with GDPR erasure, Vinted can retain:

Financial transaction records (required by UK/EU tax law, usually 6-7 years)
Records of disputes or fraud investigations
Data required for ongoing legal proceedings

Everything else — your photos, messages, browsing history, preferences, device data — must go.

Method 3: Contact Vinted Support Directly

If both the app method and email don’t work for you, contact support through the app.

In the app:

Profile → Settings → Help Centre
Search for “delete account”
Tap “Contact Us” or “Submit a Request”
Explain you want to permanently delete your account
They’ll process it or guide you through

Response time:

Vinted UK support usually responds within 24-48 hours. Be specific about wanting permanent deletion, not just “taking a break” or pausing.

Uninstall the App After Deletion

Once you’ve confirmed deletion, remove the app from your device.

iPhone:

Press and hold the Vinted app icon
Tap “Remove App” → “Delete App”

Android:

Press and hold the Vinted icon
Drag to “Uninstall” or tap the X
Confirm

Also clean up:

Remove Vinted from your browser bookmarks
Clear any saved Vinted passwords from your browser
Unsubscribe from Vinted marketing emails (they might continue for a while even after deletion — unsubscribe link at the bottom of emails)
Remove Vinted from any “Sign in with Google” or “Sign in with Facebook” connections. Check our guide on removing Google app permissions for this.

What Happens to Your Reviews?

This bothers some people. You spent months building positive reviews and a good seller rating.

After deletion:

Your reviews of other users remain visible but show as from a “Deleted User”
Reviews others left on your profile disappear along with your profile
Your seller rating is gone permanently

Does this matter?

Only if you plan to come back. If you create a new account later, you start from zero. No reviews, no rating, no history. You’re a brand new seller that buyers have no reason to trust yet.

If you might return to Vinted within the next year, consider just deactivating or pausing instead of full deletion. Rebuilding trust from scratch on selling platforms is genuinely annoying.

But if you’re done for good, none of this matters. Delete and move on.

The “Pause” Alternative

If you’re not 100% sure about permanent deletion, Vinted offers a pause option.

What pausing does:

Hides your profile and listings from other users
Stops notifications
Keeps your account, balance, reviews, and data intact
You can unpause anytime by logging back in

How to pause:

Same path as deletion: Profile → Settings → Account → instead of “Delete,” choose “Take a break” or “Pause Account.”

When pausing makes sense:

You’re overwhelmed but might sell again in a few months
You want a break from notifications but don’t want to lose your seller reputation
You’re moving and won’t have time to ship items for a while

When pausing doesn’t make sense:

You have privacy concerns about Vinted holding your data
You’re done with selling clothes online permanently
You want a clean break

Pausing is the safe choice. Deletion is the clean choice. Only you know which matters more.

Getting Your Data Before Deletion (Optional)

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to receive a copy of all data Vinted holds about you before they delete it.

How to request:

Email: dpo@vinted.com

Template:

textSubject: Data Subject Access Request - UK GDPR 
Article 15

Dear Vinted Data Protection Officer,

I am making a Subject Access Request under UK GDPR 
Article 15.

Please provide a complete copy of all personal data 
you hold about me in a commonly used electronic 
format.

Account email: [your email]
Username: [your Vinted username]

I understand you have 30 days to respond.

[Your name]

What they’ll send you:

Usually a downloadable file containing:

Your profile information
Message history
Transaction records
Search history
Device and login data
Any photos you uploaded

Do you need to do this?

Most people don’t bother. But if you’re curious about what Vinted collected about you, or if you want records of your sales history for personal tracking, it’s worth requesting.

You can submit both the data access request and the deletion request simultaneously. They’ll send your data first, then process the deletion.

What If Vinted Won’t Delete Your Account?

Rare, but possible in certain situations.

Why they might delay:

Open dispute or claim on your account
Suspected fraudulent activity being investigated
Tax audit involving your transactions
Pending withdrawal that hasn’t cleared

What to do:

Ask Vinted support why deletion is being delayed
Resolve any outstanding issues they mention
Resubmit your deletion request

If they refuse without valid reason:

Under UK GDPR, Vinted must either:

Process your erasure request within 30 days, OR
Explain why they’re refusing and cite a valid legal exemption

If they ignore you or refuse without explanation:

Follow up with a second written request
If still no response after 30 days, file a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) at ico.org.uk
The ICO investigates and can force compliance

I’ve never had to go this far with Vinted. Most deletion requests are processed within a week. But knowing the ICO route exists gives you backup.

Can You Create a New Account After Deleting?

Technically yes, but with limitations.

What happens:

You can sign up with the same email after your old account is fully deleted
Alternatively, use a different email for a completely fresh start
Your old reviews, ratings, and history are gone regardless
You’re treated as a brand new user

Will Vinted recognise you?

Possibly. If you use the same device, phone number, or payment method, Vinted’s system might flag the new account as a returning user. This usually doesn’t cause problems, but you won’t get any “new user” promotions if they detect a previous account.

New account means starting over:

Zero reviews
No seller rating
No verification badges
Buyers might be cautious buying from a new seller

If building seller reputation is important to you, think carefully before deleting. Once it’s gone, there’s no recovering it.

Tax Considerations for UK Sellers

Since January 2024, HMRC requires platforms like Vinted to report seller data if you meet certain thresholds.

What this means:

If you sold more than 30 items or earned more than €2,000 (roughly £1,700) in a calendar year, Vinted has already reported your details to HMRC.

Before deleting:

Download your transaction history (either through the data access request or by screenshotting your sales)
Keep these records for at least 6 years
If you need to file a tax return, your Vinted sales records are essential

Deleting doesn’t erase HMRC’s records:

Even after deleting your Vinted account, the data already shared with HMRC remains with HMRC. This is completely separate from your Vinted account.

If you’ve been selling regularly and haven’t considered the tax implications, it’s worth looking into before you delete all your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Vinted take to fully delete my account?

After you confirm deletion, there’s typically a 7-day deactivation period where you could potentially reactivate. After that, deletion is permanent. Full data erasure under GDPR takes up to 30 days. Financial records may be retained for 6-7 years for tax compliance.

Will I lose my Vinted Wallet balance if I delete?

Yes. Any money in your Vinted Wallet is forfeited upon account deletion. Always withdraw your full balance to your UK bank account and confirm it’s arrived before deleting. This is the most common mistake people make.

Can I delete my account if I have items listed?

Yes. Active listings are automatically removed when your account is deleted. You don’t need to manually remove each listing first. However, if someone has already bought an item, complete the transaction before deleting.

What happens to my messages and conversations?

Your side of conversations is deleted. However, messages you sent may still appear on the other person’s account as being from a “Deleted User.” You can’t control this — it’s how the platform works.

Can someone still leave me a review after I delete?

If there’s a completed transaction where the review window hasn’t closed yet, the buyer might still be able to leave a review. But since your profile no longer exists, it effectively disappears. Don’t worry about this.

No. Even if you signed up using Facebook or Google, deleting Vinted doesn’t affect those accounts. However, the connection between your social account and Vinted should be removed. Check your Google connected apps or Facebook’s connected apps settings.

Is there a way to delete Vinted without the app?

Yes. Email dpo@vinted.com with a GDPR Article 17 erasure request. Include your account email, username, and full name. They must process it within 30 days.

Can I delete just my listings but keep my account?

Yes. You can delete individual listings without deleting your account. Go to each listing → Edit → Delete. Your account, reviews, and balance remain intact.

Summary

Before deleting Vinted:

Withdraw your entire balance to your UK bank account
Wait for the money to arrive (1-5 working days)
Complete all pending orders and disputes
Download transaction history for tax records
Screenshot anything you need to keep

To delete Vinted account:

App: Profile → Settings → Account → Delete Account → Confirm
Or email dpo@vinted.com with GDPR Article 17 erasure request
Uninstall the app after confirmation
Clean up Google/Facebook connected app permissions

Remember:

Balance is lost forever upon deletion
Reviews and ratings cannot be recovered
HMRC records are separate from your account
UK GDPR gives you the right to full data erasure
ICO complaint available if Vinted ignores your request

Removing yourself from other platforms?

Also cancelling UK subscriptions?

Want to understand your UK refund rights?

Last Updated: February 2026
Tested on: Vinted app v24.2 (iOS and Android)

Process changed? Contact us and we’ll update this guide immediately.