Solutions
Marketplace Platforms
Marketplace app development for UK teams: vendor onboarding, commissions, and trust features with scalable payments.
Who It's For
Perfect for
Platforms connecting multiple buyers and sellers
Businesses creating two-sided marketplaces
Companies needing commission-based revenue models
Platforms requiring escrow and payment protection
Marketplaces with rating and review systems
Use Cases
Built for these scenarios
Deliverables
Everything you receive
Timeline
Typical timeline
Discovery
Marketplace model design, payment flow, and trust mechanisms
Build
Platform development, payment integration, and escrow system
Launch & Stabilize
Payment processing activation, dispute system testing, and launch
Metrics
Success metrics
Transaction processing: Secure escrow system
Commission accuracy: Automated fee calculation
User trust: Rating and verification systems
Payment security: PCI-DSS compliant processing
Platform growth: Supports 1,000+ active listings
Considerations
Risks & assumptions
Payment processing complexity requires early Stripe setup
Dispute resolution logic can be complex
Regulatory compliance varies by industry
Network effects require critical mass of users
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We implement escrow systems where buyer payments are held until service completion. Funds are released automatically or manually based on your workflow. We use Stripe Connect for marketplace payments.
Yes. We build flexible commission systems with different rates per category, seller tier, or transaction type. You can adjust rates through admin dashboard.
We implement identity verification, payment holds, rating systems, and dispute resolution workflows. We also integrate with fraud detection services when needed.
Yes. We integrate Stripe which supports credit cards, bank transfers, digital wallets, and local payment methods. We can add additional payment providers if needed.
Yes. We build seller profiles with customizable storefronts, product catalogs, and branding. Sellers can manage their listings, orders, and analytics.
Regional
Delivery considerations for your region
Compliance & Data (UK/EU)
For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.
We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.
- GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
- DPA template available on request
- Retention/deletion and export flows where required
- Least-privilege access and secure session handling
- PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
- NDA available for early-stage discussions
Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)
We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.
We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.
- UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
- Async-first delivery with documented scope
- Weekly milestones and structured demos
- Clear escalation path for blockers
- Tight change control with clear sign-offs
Engagement & Procurement (UK)
We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.
If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.
- GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
- Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
- Milestone-based billing when appropriate
- Transparent change control and sign-offs
- Vendor onboarding pack on request
Security & Quality (UK/EU)
We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.
Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.
- CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
- Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
- Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
- Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
- Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Want to scope this properly?
Planning a marketplace build? We’ll scope the MVP, payments flow, and trust model with clear milestones. GBP-based engagements.
Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.