Checked 29 Oct 2026
Ricardo 3.0Bronze 15 pts
Switzerland biggest online auction and marketplace for buying and selling goods.
- How you get paidBank transfer via Ricardo secure payment
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 1999 27 yrs
Based in- Zug, Switzerland
- Web rank
- #15,176 worldwide
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Ricardo is an online marketplace where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Free listing, success fee ~8-12% by category (min CHF 0.10, max CHF 290) and you can withdraw via Bank transfer via Ricardo secure payment. Founded in 1999, Ricardo is based in Zug, Switzerland. It is available in Switzerland.
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What people actually earn on Ricardo
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on track record. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees3.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.5
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings2.5
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Achievements
15 of 100 points from 3 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
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Ricardo 8–12%
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
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Ricardo Founded 1999
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago+5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
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Ricardo Founded 1999
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Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Ricardo Switzerland
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
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Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
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Ricardo 8–12%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
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Ricardo #15,176 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
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Apps and support
Mobile apps, help channels, awards and press
How Ricardo compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 8%–12%, Ricardo sits near the middle — the median fee across the 24 marketplaces we track that charge a percentage is 9.3%.
- Founded in 1999, Ricardo has been running for about 27 years — longer than 68 of the 75 marketplaces we track with a known launch year.
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Is Ricardo legit?
What we could verify about the company
Ricardo is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 1999 (27 years)
- Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #15,176)
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Ricardo in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #15,176 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (ricardo.ch)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Ricardo timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Ricardo founded
Headquarters today: Zug, Switzerland
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On FreelanceSites
Added to the FreelanceSites.net directory
Checked against its official pages before listing.
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Milestone
8%-12% selling fee
In its help page checked in October 2026, the company says sellers pay 8%-12% of the sale price depending on product type, capped at CHF 290.
Source ↗
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Ricardo
How much does Ricardo charge?
Ricardo fees: Free listing, success fee ~8-12% by category (min CHF 0.10, max CHF 290). On a $100 payment that leaves you about $88–$92, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Ricardo?
Ricardo pays out via Bank transfer via Ricardo secure payment.
Which countries is Ricardo available in?
Switzerland. Its main focus is Switzerland.
Is Ricardo legit?
Yes, Ricardo is a real, operating platform: operating since 1999 (27 years), headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #15,176). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Ricardo alternatives?
Similar platforms include Bob Shop, Mercari, Poshmark and Yahoo! Auctions Japan. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Ricardo alternatives
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Yahoo! Auctions JapanAuction or fixed-price sell on Japan biggest auction platform.
Fees 10% final value fee (flat since June 2024)auctions.yahoo.co.jp
Yahoo! FleamarketA Japanese flea-market app where users sell used items and get paid via PayPay.
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DepopA social shopping app for streetwear, vintage, and secondhand fashion, popular with younger sellers. Listings feel like a social feed and selling starts in minutes.
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