Vinted rolls out QR code shipping in France : no printer, quick drop-off, fewer failed parcels. How it works, costs, carriers, and the small trap to avoid.
Vinted new feature : QR code shipping is rolling out in France
Good news for anyone who hates printing labels. Vinted is rolling out QR code shipping in France, a new option that lets sellers hand over a parcel at a relay point or locker by showing a code on the phone. The label gets printed or attached by the carrier, no paper at home, no ink drama.
The change plugs straight into the platform’s core flow. Vinted confirms in its Help Center that selected shipping methods now use a QR code instead of a downloadable label in some countries. In France, that typically means partners such as Mondial Relay and the La Poste – Chronopost Pickup network. With more than 80 million members across 18 markets according to Vinted company data in 2023, reducing friction at shipping level is not a tiny tweak. It targets the exact step where many casual sellers stall.
What changes for Vinted buyers and sellers right now
The main idea : shipping becomes phone-first. Once a buyer pays, the app generates a QR code under the order. The seller walks to a partner point, shows the code, and the parcel is processed without printing at home.
Why this matters is obvious on the ground. France is dense with pickup options. Mondial Relay lists 12,000+ Points Relais nationwide (company data, 2024). Pickup, the La Poste – Chronopost network, indicates about 17,000 locations in France (Pickup Services, 2024). Combining a code on the screen with that coverage means faster drop-offs at lunch or on a commute, even for first-time sellers.
This update also extends the logic of Vinted Go, the delivery brand Vinted Group announced in 2022 to streamline cross-border and domestic shipping. Less paperwork, clearer tracking, fewer mistakes caused by badly printed labels. That is the promise.
How to use the QR code shipping on Vinted
Setup is automatic when the buyer chooses an eligible method. There is no special toggle to hunt down.
Once the sale is confirmed, open the order, tap Shipping details, and look for a visible QR code. Staff at the relay point scans it. If a locker supports codes, the scan happens at the kiosk. Keep the parcel sealed, correctly adressed, and under the size limit of the chosen carrier.
Do not wait too long. Some codes expire if the parcel is not handed over within the time window shown in the app. If the window closes, the order can be canceled and the buyer refunded, which helps nobody.
- Pack snugly : item movement inside the box often triggers damage disputes.
- Check hours : pickup points close earlier on Saturdays, some are shut on Mondays.
- Arrive with ID : a few locations request it for scan-and-drop.
- Watch size limits : oversized parcels get refused at the counter.
- Track in-app : if no movement appears after 48 hours, contact the carrier via Vinted.
Fees, carriers and timelines : the fine print buyers ask about
Costs stay the same. The Buyer Protection fee on Vinted in France is a percentage plus a fixed amount shown at checkout. Vinted’s Help Center lists it as 5 percent of the item price plus 0.70 € in France, applied on top of shipping and the item price.
The money flow does not change. After delivery, buyers have two days to confirm everything is as described or to open a problem report. If no issue is raised in that window, the order completes automatically and the funds release to the seller balance, following Vinted policy.
Carrier availability varies by city. Mondial Relay supports QR code shipping on compatible services in France. The Pickup network, operated for La Poste and Chronopost, also offers code-based handovers on selected services. Exact support depends on the product chosen at checkout and can differ by country, as stated in each carrier’s public documentation and Vinted’s Help pages in 2024.
One practical constraint : peak days. Pickup points and lockers can fill up quickly before holidays or sales. If the counter says capacity is full, try a nearby point listed in the app. That small detour beats missing the handover window.
Why this Vinted update could lift conversion and trust
Every extra step costs activity on marketplaces. Removing printers from the equation is the kind of detail that helps occasional sellers hit the list-sell-ship rhythm without second thoughts. In markets like France where pickup points are everywhere, QR code shipping shaves minutes from the process and cuts label errors that lead to returns.
There is a trust angle too. A clean scan at drop-off creates an immediate event in tracking, which reassures buyers. It reduces the gray zone between “I shipped it” and “I see it moving” that often sparks disputes. The two-day confirmation and the integrated protection fee stay the safety net on both sides.
Rollout will not be identical for all users. Vinted tends to test features by country and partner first, then scale. If the QR option does not appear yet, it usually means the chosen method in that area still requires a printable label. Checking for a different relay network at checkout often surfaces the QR alternative.
The direction is clear : mobile-native shipping, lighter admin, and faster handovers. For a platform that counted tens of millions of members in 2023, small frictions compound. This one gets removed where it hurts the most, at the counter with a queue behind.