Vinted Connects Irish Marketplace to Belgium and Luxembourg
The expansion allows Irish users to buy and sell second-hand fashion across more European markets.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Fashion
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Vinted has officially expanded its Irish marketplace connectivity to include Belgium and Luxembourg. This move allows members in Ireland to trade fashion items with users in these additional countries, broadening access beyond the previous link to France.
Why it matters
The expansion provides users with a greater selection of items and new opportunities to sell goods. By connecting these markets, the platform aims to make second-hand shopping more attractive and help items find buyers faster.
Second-hand fashion items cost 72% less on average, contributing to over €21 billion in total savings for Vinted members in 2025. Vinted now operates in more than 25 countries worldwide.
The players
Vinted
Founded in 2008, this international online marketplace facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of second-hand clothing and accessories.
DPD
This international logistics and parcel delivery company provides the shipping infrastructure for Vinted trades between Ireland, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
An Post
As the primary postal service provider in Ireland, it reported 3.5% growth in e-commerce parcel revenue during the 2025 fiscal year.
The details
Shipping between Ireland, Belgium, and Luxembourg is handled by DPD to facilitate the cross-border movement of items. The company previously restricted its Irish users to only trading with members based in France.
Timeline
Vinted was founded in Lithuania in 2008.
The platform launched in Ireland in 2024.
Members achieved over €21 billion in savings during 2025.
The expanded connectivity for Irish members was announced in October 2026.
Culture Shift
This expansion follows the documented trend of the 197% year-on-year surge in spending on second-hand stores as consumers shift toward more affordable circular fashion. It positions Vinted to capture increasing demand by removing geographical barriers to trade.
Irish users can now list items for sale to a much broader audience in Belgium and Luxembourg, increasing the likelihood of faster sales. Buyers can also access a wider variety of inventory at significantly lower prices compared to new retail goods.
The takeaway
The rise of cross-border resale platforms indicates a shift toward more accessible, globalized second-hand markets. Shoppers should leverage these new connections to find better pricing and a wider variety of unique, pre-owned items.
Further reading
For more on how digital platforms are changing how we acquire clothes, visit our Fashion section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Irish Examiner.
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