United States: Bid Deposit and Payment Information
Registration
Registration to bid is free of charge, whether you are bidding in person, online or by proxy. You may be required to pay a refundable bid deposit.
Bid Deposits
Domestic bidders: In most cases, you don't have to place a deposit if you are bidding in person.
Foreign bidders: Unless you have made prior arrangements with Ritchie Bros., you must place a refundable deposit equaling 25% of the total expected purchases or US$25,000, whichever is higher.
Online bidders: Depending on your bidding history, you may be required to place a refundable 25% bid deposit when you register to bid.
Bid Deposit Methods
| Wire transfer | Credit card (Visa, MasterCard)* | Certified/ cashier's/ bank check |
Domestic bidder | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
International bidder | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Online bidder | ✔ | ✔ |
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* Place a bid deposit by credit card or view wire transfer deposit information.
Buyer Fees
Review our buyer fees before bidding.
Payment Methods
| Wire transfer | Credit card (Visa, MasterCard)* | Certified/ cashier's/ bank check |
Domestic bidder | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
International bidder | ✔ | ✔ | ✔** |
Online bidder | ✔ | ✔ |
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* Make a payment by credit card or view wire transfer payment information.
** Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Canadians with U.S. dollar accounts may pay with U.S. dollar checks (currency must be printed by bank on check, not handwritten).