Copart’s deadlines and penalties (from copart.com)
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Payment due | Within 3 business days of purchase, including the day of sale |
| Late payment fee | $50 per vehicle after the 3 days |
| Relist | If not paid in full within 8 calendar days including the sale day, the vehicle is relisted and a relist fee of 10% of the sale price, minimum $600, is charged (taken from your deposit if you have one) |
| Storage | Per-day rate set by each yard after the free days; see the yard’s Locations page |
| Secured payment methods | Debit card, wire transfer, MoneyGram; cash, company check and others subject to approval |
| Unsecured methods | Credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, with a higher buyer-fee schedule |
How payment works through BasicMobile
Auctions do not accept payment from a third party on a dealer account, so you do not pay Copart directly. After the win we send the invoice: vehicle price, Copart fees, our service fee and any title or transport you ordered, minus the deposit already on file. You pay by card through Stripe, Zelle or bank wire, and we pay Copart inside its 3-day window. Have the funds ready before you bid; the window is short.
- One-time $100 opens your own bidder account on Copart, IAAI and Manheim under our Florida dealer license; it is credited toward your deposit and your car.
- Deposit to bid: 10% of your bid limit, $600 minimum (Copart, IAAI); 50% for Manheim.
- Service fee only when you win: $200 up to $5,000, $300 up to $10,000, $400 up to $30,000, 1.5% above (Manheim from $300).
- You bid yourself from our app; we pay the auction, handle the title and coordinate transport.
Avoiding storage
- Book the tow before the sale day if you cannot collect quickly; we quote transport from any yard.
- Copart does not let you drive the car off the lot; a transporter or tow is required.
- Export buyers: the car goes from the yard to the port; dock dates matter, so plan the container or RoRo booking with the pickup.
Questions about copart payment and storage
How long do I have to pay Copart?
Three business days including the sale day. After that a $50 late fee applies, and after 8 calendar days the lot is relisted with a fee of 10% of the price, $600 minimum.
Can I pay Copart with a credit card?
Yes, but credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay use the higher unsecured fee schedule. Wire or debit card is cheaper. Through BasicMobile you pay our invoice by card, Zelle or wire and we pay Copart.
What if I cannot pick the car up in time?
Storage is charged per day after the free days. We arrange the tow or transport from the yard; book it before the sale if timing is tight.
Get your auction account today
Direct access to Copart, IAAI and Manheim with your own bidder account under our Florida dealer license. One-time $100, credited to your car. Account issued within 12 hours, usually within minutes.
Related guides
Copart and IAA fee and licensing details are taken from copart.com and iaai.com as of October 2026 and can change; the auction’s own page is the final word. BasicMobile fees and deposits are as published on this site.