When youve agreed to the sale, the seller will request the payment in the Gumtree app. You can then review the payment request information in the Gumtree app and choose your preferred payment method. Once youve confirmed the payment, the money will appear in the sellers PayPal account.

Do you have to pay to post on Gumtree now?

Its free to post an ad on Gumtree. However, you can also choose from three paid options to increase your ads exposure to potential buyers: Plus, Featured and Premium. The cost of these ad packages varies depending on the category youre posting your ad in.

Is it safe to buy on Gumtree?

If youre selling, buying or just have a Gumtree account you dont do anything with, then like any online channel, you need to be wary and protect yourself from scams. Gumtree also say to be wary of buyers or sellers that ask you to switch payment method, normally to one that has no consumer protection.

Why do I have to pay on Gumtree?

Why is Gumtree charging for ads? After extensive testing and research, we decided to introduce a cap on ads in our Jobs, Autos and Services categories. This means that users posting more than 10 ads in the Services category or more than 2 listings in the Jobs category will be subject to a small fee.

Is it safe to give your bank details on Gumtree?

If youve got an account on Gumtree, then you might end up with a text asking you for personal information like passwords or bank details. Delete it straight away, as Gumtree would never text asking this.

How do I organize my Gumtree delivery?

How do I organise with my Gumtree seller (or buyer)? Once you have agreed to a trade on Gumtree, obtain the pick up address (or delivery destination) and inform them youre booking a Sendle courier for shipping. Youll still need to confirm any agreed payments or details prior to the scheduled pick up time.