Buy & Sell Privately
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The safest way to buy and sell
privately in the UK.
When buying or selling high-value items privately, both sides are thinking the same thing just from opposite directions. The buyer doesn’t want to release payment before receiving the item. The seller doesn’t want to hand it over before the money is secure.
That hesitation can create pressure, awkward timing and unnecessary risk at the most important stage of the deal.
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Trust Toucan brings structure and balance to that moment, reducing uncertainty and giving both parties clarity and confidence when money and ownership need to change hands.​​​​​
Why use Trust Toucan?
How it works
Step 1
Agree the Deal
Once a buyer and seller agree on the product/vehicle and price, the transaction is created in Trust Toucan. The agreed amount and product details are recorded clearly, so both parties know exactly what has been confirmed.
Step 2
Verify and Prepare Payment
Both parties complete a quick identity check, and the buyer authorises the agreed funds. The payment is secured and ready, but it does not move while inspection or collection takes place.
Step 3
Inspect and Accept
A defined inspection window is set, allowing the product to be inspected, test-driven, transported or collected. Once satisfied, the buyer signs to confirm acceptance.
At this point, the funds are locked for release and cannot be withdrawn.
Step 4
Transfer and Release
After ownership or possession is transferred, the seller signs to confirm completion. This final confirmation triggers the automatic release of funds.
The seller controls the release and the transaction is recorded with a clear digital trail.
For sellers
Verify the Buyer
The buyer completes identity verification before the transaction begins, so you know who you’re dealing with before your item changes hands.
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Funds secured before handover
The buyer authorises the agreed amount in advance. You know the money is secured and ready, without needing to rely on screenshots or promises.
Agreed price locked in
The product details and agreed price are recorded upfront, helping prevent last-minute renegotiation on collection day.
Defined Timeline
A clear inspection window is set, so you know when acceptance is due instead of leaving the deal open-ended.
You Control the Release
Once the buyer confirms acceptance and you transfer ownership, you confirm completion in the app, triggering the automatic release of funds.
Clear Digital Record
Every step is timestamped, creating a shared record of what was agreed and when.
For Buyers
Verified Seller
The seller completes identity verification before the transaction begins, so you know exactly who you’re dealing with before securing funds.
Inspect Before Payment Moves
You inspect, test-drive or collect first. Funds are only released after you confirm you’re satisfied — not before.
Agreed details locked in
The vehicle or product details and agreed price are recorded upfront, reducing uncertainty or last-minute changes.
Defined Decision Window
An inspection period is set from the outset, so you know exactly how long you have to inspect before confirming acceptance.
Stay in Control
You confirm acceptance in the app when you’re ready. Until then, the payment does not move.
Clear Digital Record
Every step is timestamped and recorded, giving you a clear record of what was agreed and when.
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!
