Wallapop
Barcelona second-hand marketplace with mandatory buyer protection on shipped purchases
Quick Overview
| Company | Wallapop, S.L.U. |
|---|---|
| Category | Second-Hand Marketplaces |
| Headquarters | Barcelona, Spain |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Spain (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Wallapop Protection on shipped purchases, optional paid visibility for listings, shipping price shown before purchase |
| Pricing | Optional paid visibility services for listings. Buyers pay a mandatory Wallapop Protection fee on shipped purchases. No seller listing fee is stated in the terms we read. |
| Best For | Sellers in Spain who ship items and want protected payments |
| Replaces | eBay |
Detailed Review
Wallapop is a marketplace in the second-hand marketplaces category. The legal notice names Wallapop, S.L.U., Avenida Meridiana 89, 6th floor, 08026 Barcelona, tax ID B-66049057.
Wallapop earns from optional visibility options and from a protection fee on shipped purchases. We checked the legal notice and terms on 3 November 2026.
How does Wallapop Protection work?
Wallapop Protection is mandatory for the buyer on shipped purchases (T&C section 13.6.2). The shipping price is shown before purchase (section 13.3).
How long do buyers have to claim on Wallapop?
Buyers have a maximum of 48 hours from the carrier's delivery notification to claim a refund, and later claims are rejected (T&C section 13.6.1).
What can sellers pay for on Wallapop?
Paid visibility options to improve the positioning of listings are optional (T&C section 9.1). The amounts were not stated on the pages we read.
Limitations to Consider
Buyers have only 48 hours from the carrier's delivery notification to claim, and later claims are rejected. Wallapop Protection is mandatory for buyers on shipped purchases. The protection fee amount and hosting location were not stated on the pages we read.
Who Should Use Wallapop
Sellers and buyers in Spain who ship items and accept a protection fee.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Contracting entity in Spain (EU)
- Shipping price shown before purchase
- Visibility boosts are optional
- Registered office and tax ID published
- No seller listing fee stated in the terms we read
Cons
- 48-hour claim window for buyers
- Mandatory protection fee on shipped purchases
- Protection fee amount not stated on the pages we read
- Hosting location not stated on the pages we read
Alternatives to Wallapop
Other European second-hand marketplaces worth comparing before you decide:
Vinted
Lithuania · Fee-free selling marketplace run from Vilnius
Back Market
France · Marketplace with 12-month minimum commercial warranty
Marktplaats
Netherlands · Dutch marketplace run by Marktplaats B.V. in Amsterdam
Kleinanzeigen
Germany · German classifieds platform run from Berlin
See all European second-hand marketplaces or compare them directly against eBay on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes for the buyer on shipped purchases, according to section 13.6.2 of the Wallapop terms.
A maximum of 48 hours from the carrier's delivery notification. Later claims are rejected.
Wallapop, S.L.U., Avenida Meridiana 89, 6th floor, 08026 Barcelona, tax ID B-66049057.