Estate planning as a Depop account holder

Depop is a peer-to-peer fashion marketplace popular with Gen Z. Users buy and sell secondhand clothing, vintage items, and handmade goods. Depop was acquired by Etsy in 2021 for $1.625 billion. On February 18, 2026, eBay and Etsy jointly announced a definitive agreement for eBay to acquire Depop for approximately $1.2 billion in cash. Per Etsy's Q1 2026 shareholder letter, the transaction is now expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2026, subject to remaining regulatory approvals (U.S. and Germany clearances received; UK and Australia reviews in progress). As of June 2026 the deal has not yet closed and Depop continues to operate as an Etsy subsidiary. A Depop seller account holds listed inventory, Depop Balance (US sellers), transaction history, and buyer reviews. Depop has a deceased user policy: only immediate family members can request account closure with proof of relationship and proof of death, submitted via the Help Centre or by emailing close@depop.com. Accounts cannot be transferred. Any Depop Balance must be withdrawn and all outstanding sales completed or refunded before the account can be closed. Seller payouts are processed through Depop Payments (powered by Stripe), and if Depop terminates an account they may withhold unpaid amounts for 180 days from the transaction date.

When a Depop account holder dies, their accounts may be transferred to a designated person at Depop Ltd. (Etsy, pending eBay acquisition)'s sole discretion. A transfer is not guaranteed, and satisfactory documentation is required before processing any request.

What happens at death

Depop has a deceased user account closure process documented in their Help Centre. Only immediate family members can request closure. Depop requires proof of relationship to the user (such as a driving licence or passport) and proof of the account owner's death (such as a death certificate or a link to an obituary). Before the account can be closed, the family member must withdraw any funds from the Depop Balance, complete or refund any outstanding sales, and resolve any open disputes. Account transfer is not available -- closure is the only option. Requests can be submitted via the Depop Help Centre request form or by email to close@depop.com. The Terms of Service provide that if Depop suspends or terminates access to the Service, they may withhold any amounts that have not yet been paid out for 180 days from the applicable transaction date (or longer where required by law enforcement or sanctions rules).

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