bol vs Facebook Marketplace
bol and Facebook Marketplace are both big marketplaces. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $860–$970 on bol and $1,000 on Facebook Marketplace, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $860–$970 on bol and $1,000 on Facebook Marketplace, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Facebook Marketplace offers Cash.
- bol is the older platform — founded in 1999, 17 years before Facebook Marketplace (2016).
- bol is based in Netherlands, Facebook Marketplace in United States.
- bol focuses on the Netherlands and Belgium, while Facebook Marketplace operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose bol if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 1999).
- You live in the Netherlands or Belgium.
Choose Facebook Marketplace if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You want to withdraw via Cash.
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| Type | Big marketplaces like Amazon | Big marketplaces like Amazon |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | No |
| Fees | Fixed fee EUR 0.20-3.00 + 3-14% category commission | Free for local listings |
| Payout speed | Twice a month on the first working day after the 1st and the 15th, with a 7-day reserve, or once monthly for the prior month | Shipping payouts start 15 days after you mark the item shipped, or 5 days after delivery, then up to 5 days. In-person buyers pay you directly. |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Cash (local), Bank transfer |
| Availability | Netherlands, Belgium | Local selling in 70+ countries |
| Local to | Netherlands, Belgium | — |
| Founded | 1999 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Utrecht, Netherlands | Menlo Park, United States |
| Stock ticker | — | NASDAQ: META |
| Popularity | 57 views · 0 likes | 34 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, bol or Facebook Marketplace?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $860–$970 on bol and $1,000 on Facebook Marketplace, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
How fast do bol and Facebook Marketplace pay out?
bol: Twice a month on the first working day after the 1st and the 15th, with a 7-day reserve, or once monthly for the prior month. Facebook Marketplace: Shipping payouts start 15 days after you mark the item shipped, or 5 days after delivery, then up to 5 days. In-person buyers pay you directly.
Where are bol and Facebook Marketplace available?
bol: Netherlands, Belgium. Facebook Marketplace: Local selling in 70+ countries.