Customer

Simple, Transparent Pricing: How Bidbus Fees Work

January 2, 2026
Alex Weinberg
Chief Marketing Officer

At Bidbus, our mission is to get you the highest offer foryour car, and we believe our fees should be just as straightforward as ourauctions.

When Do You Pay?

Our success-based model means you only pay a fee if your vehicle sells. Specifically, you are only pay if the auction meets or exceeds your Reserve Price. If the bidding doesn’t reach the reserve, you don't pay us a penny.

In fact, if your reserve isn't met, we literally work for you for free. We handle the marketing, the dealer outreach, and the auction platform at no cost to you unless we deliver the result you asked for.

How Much Does It Cost?

We’ve kept our pricing structure simple so there are no surprises:

For vehicles under $30,000: There is a flat $300 fee. Whether your car sells for $15,000 or $28,000, the fee remains the same.

For vehicles above $30,000: We charge a fee of 1% of the final sale price. For example, if your car sells for $54,000, the fee is $540.

The Commitment Hold

To keep the process secure, we place a temporary hold on your card. This ensures the agreement is binding between you and the dealer, keeping the marketplace fair for everyone. However, we only officially process the charge once the vehicle is sold.

Why This Works for You

This model allows us to weaponize demand for your car by putting it in front of over 1,000 verified dealers with zero upfront risk to you. We are motivated to help you beat your reserve price because we only win when you do.

Ready to see what dealers will bid for your car? Get started with Bidbus today.