Apps Where Users Buy, Sell or Trade - What UK Parents Should Know
Users can buy from, sell to or trade with other users.
Why it matters
Trading with other people opens the door to scams, fake payment requests and pressure to move to other apps or meet in person.
What to check
Check the app's minimum age for selling, keep payments inside the app, and agree that your child tells you before meeting a buyer or seller.
Apps with this feature
Features are based on what each of our app guides says. Apps change often, so check the app's own settings too.
Roblox Safety Guide for Parents
Official age 5+ · We suggest 10+
Many drift away now, but those who stay often trade items or build in Roblox Studio
From our Roblox guide Pokemon GO Safety Guide for Parents
Official age 13+ · We suggest 13+
Pokemon GO does have friend codes and trades, and Niantic Campfire (the companion social app) is increasingly part of the experience.
From our Pokemon GO guide Setting: Friend Codes and TradingWhere: In-app Settings -> Niantic Kids parent dashboard
Steam Safety Guide for Parents
Official age 13+ · We suggest 13+
The Steam Marketplace allows real-money trading of in-game items
From our Steam guide Facebook Safety Guide for Parents
Official age 13+ · We suggest 15+
buying and selling on Marketplace
From our Facebook guide Depop Safety Guide for Parents
Official age 13+ · We suggest 16+
Depop is a peer-to-peer fashion resale app that combines elements of a marketplace with a social feed.
From our Depop guide eBay Safety Guide for Parents
Official age 18+ · We suggest 18+
allowing individuals and businesses to buy and sell new and used goods via auction or fixed-price listings
From our eBay guide Vinted Safety Guide for Parents
Official age 18+ · We suggest 18+
It allows individuals to list, buy, and sell used clothing, shoes, and accessories.
From our Vinted guide
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This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.