Why does Depop need my SSN? Quick answers (2026)

Depop needs your SSN to verify your identity so you can receive payments. If you don’t give Depop your Social Security number, you may not get paid, and you could also have issues with tax reports. 

I’ll show you when Depop asks for your SSN. You’ll see how Depop protects your information, what happens if you refuse to give your number, and which options may be available to sellers without one.

Why does Depop need my SSN? TL;DR

Depop needs your SSN to verify you through Stripe before payouts and to report your sales on Form 1099-K.

• Skipping it: Earnings held in your Depop Balance until you verify
• Where to enter it: Depop’s payment settings (buyers never need it)
• What you owe: Based on profit, with or without a 1099-K
• No SSN: Ask Depop Support about using an ITIN
• Under 18: A parent or guardian handles verification

When does Depop ask for your SSN?

Depop sometimes asks for your Social Security number to verify payments or report taxes. The platform asks for your SSN when: 

• Setting up payments: Depop Payments handles U.S. payouts, and Stripe verifies your identity first, sometimes asking for SSN or ITIN details. Under-18 sellers need a parent or guardian's help.
• Your sales may be reported on a 1099-K: Depop sellers get this form from Stripe. For 2026 sales, federal rules require one if you receive more than $20,000 in payments across more than 200 transactions. Some states set lower limits.
• Verification affects payouts: Missing tax info blocks future payouts. If verification fails, check that your legal name matches your SSN or ITIN. Fixing it doesn't guarantee instant payment.
• Depop needs tax information: Depop uses an SSN or EIN to report your sales accurately. An EIN doesn't always replace the personal details the payment processor needs from a business's representative.

How Depop uses your SSN for IRS tax reporting

Depop uses your SSN or another accepted tax ID to link your sales to Form 1099-K. This form reports marketplace payments to the IRS.

For 2025 and 2026, federal rules require reporting if you receive over $20,000 across more than 200 transactions. Some states, including Massachusetts, Maryland, and Vermont, have lower $600 reporting limits.

You may still owe taxes if you earn less than these amounts. Calculate your taxable profit by subtracting inventory costs and other eligible business expenses from your sales revenue.

Is it safe to give Depop your SSN?

Yes, giving Depop your SSN is safe when you enter it through the app’s verification screen. Depop passes it to Stripe, the company that powers Depop Payments. Depop says your tax details are encrypted and used only for tax reporting.

No buyer ever needs it, so don’t ever send it to a buyer who requests it. 

But beware of phishing schemes: Scammers copy Depop logos in emails and messages to steal SSNs. Depop asks for tax and ID details in the app. 

Stripe, which powers Depop Payments, also emails sellers who reach the 1099-K limit to set up Stripe Express, so log in to Stripe Express directly instead of clicking the email link.

Follow these pointers when entering your SSN:

• Start from the app: Go to Depop’s payment settings and open verification there.
• Skip links and DMs: Never share your SSN in buyer chats, texts, or emails you haven’t checked.
• Check odd prompts: Message Depop Support in the app before you type in anything.

What happens if you refuse to give Depop your SSN?

If you refuse to give Depop your SSN, you put your payouts at risk. Check the Payments page to see what’s missing and what to do next. 

Here are some consequences that could happen if you don’t give Depop your SSN:

• Frozen payouts: Money from sales sits in your Depop Balance until you finish required ID or tax checks. If Depop won’t accept your details, check that they exactly match your Payments account information, then contact Depop Support. Release dates aren’t guaranteed.
• Limited account features: A linked bank account alone won’t let you withdraw until verification is done. If you’re switching banks, you should update your bank details, then finish any ID steps Depop requests.

Can you sell on Depop without an SSN?

Yes, you can sell on Depop without an SSN. But your options depend on age and tax status. Here are two scenarios: 

1. If you have an ITIN and no SSN

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax ID issued by the IRS. It's for people who need a U.S. tax number but can't get an SSN.

Depop may need you to provide other documents to prove your identity. Contact Depop Support to check whether you can use an ITIN before you start verification.

2. If you're under 18

Depop lets you sign up at 13, but you must be 18 to have a Depop Payments account. If you’re under 18 in the U.S., a parent or guardian needs to verify their own details on your behalf before you can sell and get paid.

For example, a 16-year-old who sells jackets can ask a parent to complete verification through Depop's official payment settings.

Depop says the parent or guardian whose ID or SSN is used is responsible for any transaction disputes and may need to include the income on their own tax return.

Sell more on Depop with Nifty

Once you know why Depop needs your SSN, you can start making money on Depop. But did you know that you can reach more buyers by selling on several marketplaces? Nifty, a crosslisting and automation tool, simplifies multi-platform selling, allowing you to manage all your listings in one place.

Here’s why Nifty’s so helpful:

• Customized AI listings: Upload photos and Nifty writes search-optimized titles, descriptions, and item details that match how Depop buyers search by brand, size, and style. Review the draft, then use custom instructions to keep every listing in your shop’s voice.
• Crosslist now: Push eligible Depop items to eBay, Etsy, Poshmark, Whatnot, and Mercari from one interface, so a verified shop reaches more buyers from a single listing session. Marketplace access and features depend on your connected accounts and plan.
• Bulk crosslisting: Select multiple Depop listings in Nifty, choose your target marketplaces, set pricing and shipping options, then save the AI-generated results as drafts or publish them in one pass.
• Marketplace-specific Pricing Rules: Set Depop as your primary marketplace and define how prices adjust elsewhere, so each platform’s fees are built into your numbers before the sale.
• Built-in auto-delisting: Turn on auto-delisting, and when an item sells on Depop, Nifty removes it from your other connected marketplaces, cutting the risk of selling the same piece twice.
• Bulk tools = less busywork: Relist selected items in batches, schedule ready-to-publish drafts, and use supported automations to handle the recurring tasks that keep a shop active.
• Analytics and profits, made clearer: Track sales, fees, profit, and your top-selling brands and categories, so the gap between your 1099-K total and what you actually earned is clear. Set seller goals and check your progress from Nifty’s home screen.

Nifty pays for itself in just a few weeks. Start with a 7-day free trial and see how Nifty helps you turn verified Depop payouts into tracked, tax-ready profit across every marketplace you sell on.

FAQs

1. Does giving Depop my SSN mean I owe taxes?

No, giving Depop your SSN doesn’t mean you owe taxes. Your SSN lets Depop report your sales accurately. Selling personal items for less than you paid usually creates no taxable gain, but reselling for profit creates taxable income even below the 1099-K threshold.

2. Why is Depop suddenly asking for my SSN?

Depop is suddenly asking for your SSN because an identity or tax check was triggered, often by incomplete account details, an updated payments request, or tax reporting rules. Confirm the request inside Depop’s official payment settings, or log in to Stripe Express directly. Don’t click links in messages from buyers or unknown senders, since they may be scams. Report these to Depop Support.

3. Do Poshmark and Vinted also ask for your SSN?

Yes, both Poshmark and Vinted can also ask for your SSN or another tax ID, because 1099-K reporting rules apply to every U.S. marketplace. Each platform runs its own verification, so switching apps won’t skip it, but using one consistent tax ID cuts tax-time cleanup.