Send a Vinted parcel without a printer in 2026: QR codes, pickup points and lockers
Yes, you can send a Vinted parcel without a printer. For most shipments to pickup points and for Vinted Go lockers, the application generates a QR code that you present to the merchant or scan on the locker screen: the label is then printed for you, free of charge. Simply pack your parcel, keep the QR code accessible on your phone, and drop it off. No personal printer needed… it has even become the most common way to ship on Vinted.
What you will learn
- How the QR code Vinted sending works.
- Which shipping methods allow you to do without a printer.
- The procedure to follow, step by step, at the pickup point and at the locker.
- The backup solutions if printing is not possible on site.
- The errors to avoid so as not to block your deposit.
1. The QR code, the key to printer-free drop-off
When a buyer validates an order, Vinted automatically prepares the shipping label and, depending on the carrier, a QR code. This QR code contains all the information of the shipment: it replaces the paper label at the time of drop-off. So you don't have to print anything at home: the pickup point or locker takes care of that.
It can be found in the application, by opening the order concerned: the details of the shipment display the slip and the QR code. The reflex to take is simple — do not try to print, but keep your phone charged and the QR code accessible once there.
2. Which shipping methods allow you to do without a printer
Not all shipping methods are equal on this point. The most practical without a printer are:
- Relay points (Mondial Relay and other partners): the merchant scans your QR code and prints the label for free.
- Vinted Go lockers: you scan the QR code on the touch screen, a door opens, you drop off the parcel. No tags to handle.
Conversely, some shipments — particularly at home or via certain post offices — may still require a label printed and affixed in advance. The right reflex: when choosing the carrier, choose a “pickup point” option or “locker” if you don't have a printer. To compare the options, see our guide on carriers and Vinted delivery and the one for choosing or changing your pickup point.
3. The procedure, step by step
Here is the typical procedure for sending to a pickup point, from the show to the depot:
- Pack the parcel before leaving — securely, without sticking a label (our Vinted packaging guide details the right actions).
- Open the order in the app and display the sending QR code.
- Go to the pickup point chosen by the buyer (or by you, depending on the mode).
- Present the QR code to the merchant: he scans it, prints the label and sticks it on your parcel.
- Retrieve your proof of deposit (ticket or notification) and you're done.
The whole thing takes two minutes. The tracking updates itself on the buyer's side, which avoids many messages of concern... a subject that we cover in our article on tracking a late Vinted parcel.
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4. The particular case of Vinted Go lockers
The Vinted Go automatic lockers are designed for sending without a printer. On the touch screen, you choose “drop a parcel”, you scan your QR code, a door of the right size opens, you slide the parcel in and close it. The label then only exists in digital form: nothing to stick, nothing to print.
Additional advantage: the lockers are accessible outside business opening hours, often 24 hours a day. Practical when you have a busy life. The network is expanding rapidly; we follow its deployment in our article on delivery by Vinted Go lockers.
5. If on-site printing is not possible
It happens that a pickup point has a printer failure, or that the chosen carrier only accepts the paper label. Two fallback solutions:
- Save the slip in PDF or photo from the app, then have it printed in a local store (tobacco store, bookstore, copy space) for a few cents.
- Change sending method if the option is still available, favoring a carrier that offers the QR code to scan.
If you really need to print, our dedicated guide explains how to print a Vinted shipping label, at home or in store.
6. Mistakes to avoid
A few precautions can be taken to avoid a deposit that goes wrong: never stick a label before being sure of the shipping method; check that your phone has enough battery and brightness to display the QR code; respect the shipping time of 5 working days to avoid risking the cancellation of the sale (see our article on the shipping time of 5 days) ; and always keep your proof of deposit until confirmation of receipt by the buyer.
FAQ
Is the Vinted QR code valid for how long?
The QR code remains valid for the duration of the shipping period, generally a few days after the sale. Drop off your parcel without delay: if the deadline expires, the sale may be canceled and the QR code can no longer be used.
Should I still stick something on my package?
No, not before drop-off. At the pickup point, it is the merchant who prints and sticks the label after scanning your QR code. At the locker, there is simply no physical label to affix.
What if the buyer chose home delivery?
For some home deliveries, a printed label may be required. If you do not have a printer, save the slip in PDF and have it printed in store, or choose, when possible, to send it to a pickup point or locker.