# Where to sell online: 6 criteria to choose

> Commission, payment, delivery, visibility, contact, returns: the 6 criteria to choose where to sell online without a bank card.

URL: https://www.pikbon.com/en/guide/ou-vendre-en-ligne-afrique
Updated: 2026-10-29

Do you want to sell online? Compare these six points before you choose.

## 1. The cost

Is there a commission on each sale? On Pikbon: no commission on the price of products.

## 2. The payment

Ask how the customer pays you. On Pikbon, the buyer pays you in cash on delivery.

## 3. The delivery

Who delivers, and who handles failures? On Pikbon, you deliver yourself, or with a Pikbon driver.

## 4. The visibility

Your shop must be easy to find. Use a clear name, a good photo, a price and a country. A WhatsApp link helps a lot.

## 5. The contact

A reassured buyer orders more easily. On Pikbon, messaging is built in. The customer can also write to you on WhatsApp.

## 6. The returns

Decide your rule: damaged product, wrong size, mistake. On Pikbon, the Returns and refunds page gives the framework.

## Start on Pikbon

1. Log in.
2. Publish a product with a photo, a price and your WhatsApp.
3. Create your shop and share your link.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need a bank account to sell?

Not to receive payments for products: the buyer pays you in cash on delivery.

### How many products should I publish at first?

Aim for 3 products: it is one of the markers of a complete shop.

### Does Pikbon take a commission?

No. Pikbon takes no commission on the price of your products.

## See also

- [How do I sell on Pikbon?](https://www.pikbon.com/en/guide/comment-vendre)
- [How do I publish my product?](https://www.pikbon.com/en/guide/publier-un-produit)
- [Pikbon or Jumia, Jiji: how to choose?](https://www.pikbon.com/en/guide/pikbon-ou-marketplaces-africaines)
- [Pikbon or Amazon, Temu, eBay: what is the difference?](https://www.pikbon.com/en/guide/pikbon-ou-grandes-marketplaces)