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: Unless you have made prior arrangements with Ritchie Bros., you must place a refundable deposit equaling 25% of the total expected purchases or €10,000, whichever is higher.
  • 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 €10,000, whichever is higher.
  • Online bidders: Depending on your bidding history, you may be required to place a refundable bid deposit of 25% or €10,000, whichever is greater, when you register to bid.

Accepted Bid Deposit Methods

  Wire transfer Credit card (Visa, MasterCard) Cash Certified/ cashier’s/ bank check Personal/ company checks Bank letter of guarantee
Domestic bidder X     X   X**
International bidder X     X   X**
Online bidder X          

** Letter must include amount of the guarantee.

Payment Terms

  • All payments must be made in Euros (€).
  • A 2.5% administrative fee will be charged on lots selling for more than €2,500, up to a maximum of €950 per lot
  • A 10% administrative fee will be charged on lots selling for €2,500 or less
  • Lots selling for under €10,000 must be paid for in full on auction day.
  • Lots selling for €10,000 or more must be paid for in full within seven (7) days, with a deposit of €10,000 or 25% of the purchase price (whichever is greater) due on auction day.
  • NOTE: Purchases cannot be removed from the auction site or collected until paid for in full. If paid for with non-certified funds, items will not be released until non-certified funds clear our bank. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Accepted Payment Methods

  Wire transfer Credit card (Visa, MasterCard) Cash Certified/ cashier’s/ bank check Personal/ company checks
Domestic bidder X     X  
International bidder X     X  
Online bidder X        


Wire Transfer Information

ING Bank (France) SA
Branch office Imm. Les Caryatides
24 - 26 Boulevard Carnot
59042 Lille
Account Nr. 30438 00008 36682030000 89
IBAN: FR76 3043 8000 0836 6820 3000 089
SWIFT/BIC: INGBFRPP

Include your bidder number and auction location with your transfer.

Payments must be made in the currency of the auction (see above).
To place a bid deposit in your preferred currency, click here for a list of other wire transfer account options.