Don’t Get Scammed in a Private Sale.
Get Paid Safely, Every Time
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Why use Trust Toucan?
A safer way to complete private
deals.
TrustToucan protects both buyers and sellers at the most risky part of any private sale — payment.
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Instead of relying on cash, screenshots, or blind trust, TrustToucan holds the money securely while the deal is completed. That means no fake transfers, no pressure to release goods early, and no risk of funds disappearing.
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Buyers get time to inspect what they’re buying.
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Sellers know the money is real and ready.
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Funds are only released once both sides confirm the deal is done properly.
TrustToucan is a simple, self-service way to remove risk from private sales without slowing things down or handling the goods.
How Trust Toucan Helps Protect You
From Scams
TrustToucan removes the most common risks in private sales, without relying on trust or pressure.
Know Who You’re Dealing With
Both buyer and seller verify their identity before the deal begins, reducing the risk of fake profiles and disappearing users.
Money Held Securely — Not Released Early
Payments are held securely until the deal is completed, so nobody has to take the risk first.
No Fake Payment Screenshots
TrustToucan removes the risk of forged bank transfer confirmations by holding cleared funds before anything changes hands.
Buyers Get Time to Inspect
Buyers can check the item properly before confirming payment, reducing disputes and regret.
Sellers Know the Money Is Real
Sellers don’t need to guess whether funds will arrive, the payment is already secured before releasing the item.
Funds Released Only When Both Sides Agree
Money is released only once buyer and seller confirm the deal is completed properly — no pressure, no arguments.
Trust Toucan
We made the Trust Toucan App for iPhone and Android, which are both downloadable via their relevant App stores. Having this as an App enables you to receive push notifications, close the app while waiting for a step to be completed and store all your documents!
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about keeping your transactions safe.
How does Trust Toucan protect my money?
Trust Toucan is NOT an Escrow service. Trust Toucan facilitates secure payment transactions through bank-level encryption and payment processing. Payments are securely processed and automatically sent to sellers once the digital Purchase Agreement is completed by both parties.
What happens if something goes wrong?
We fully document and timestamp each action throughout the transaction. If issues arise, we provide this detailed evidence and the transaction terms to users, enabling them to take matters to court with comprehensive documentation should they choose to do so.
Is Trust Toucan only for cars?
While we started with cars, Trust Toucan works for any peer-to-peer transaction - electronics, jewelry, collectibles, furniture, and more. If it's valuable and worth protecting, Trust Toucan can help.
Can I use Trust Toucan for a deposit or part payment?
Absolutely! You can use our system as a deposit system. For instance, if you want to put a deposit down so the seller knows you're keen, you can use our system. During the review period, if it's not what you wanted you don't have to take it. It shows intent from the buyer and the seller has confirmation you have the cash.
How much does it cost?
Trust Toucan uses transparent pricing and charges a 2.5% (minimum £25) fee per transaction. Fees can be paid by the buyer, seller, or split 50/50. See our pricing page for full details.
Is my personal information safe?
Yes, we prioritise your security with bank-level encryption and only share the minimum information needed to complete transactions. Your payment details are processed securely and never stored on our servers.
Why does the inspection period use business days?
Our 3-business-day inspection window matches UK banking and Stripe’s fund-clearing schedule. Payments can happen anytime, even on weekends but banks only process and verify funds on business days. This keeps every transaction fully secure for both buyer and seller.