How it works
The U.S. Embassies are selling surplus movable property (SMP) via a Web Based Electronic Auction. Each auction will be activated for a period of time clearly stating the start and end date. This information is available on the information panel of the web application. During this period you can actively take part and submit your bid for the surplus property.
Maximum number of bids on one item is stated at each item. Increasing your bids is possible only in the local currency name. During the auction you should monitor your bids so you can react on all bids price development.
Email for winners will consist of a link to the auction application where you can review your items, after successful login.
The U.S. Embassy does not provide any warranties on working order or condition of the items sold on auction even if such information is provided in the description of the specific lot. Customers are responsible for paying all local taxes related with the purchase they make on the online auction. This auction is non-refundable, return or exchange is not allowed, items are sold as is. Do NOT make money transfers until you receive our email instructions to do so. All transfers without our emails will not be refunded. Customers are responsible for picking up items they purchased on a date and time specified by the Embassy in the email notification. Customers who fail to follow payment and pickup instructions will loose their bids without being refunded.
How to pay for your items
Payment for your items is possible only by bank money transfer to the Embassy bank account:
BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION FOR TRANSFERS:
Bank Name: Citibank
Bank Acct Name: US Embassy US Disbursing Office
Account # 0002175194
Bank Name: Citibank
1. In the field "Narration, Description or Purpose" fill in your Unique Identification Number (UID) which can be found at "Winner's info" auction website section. If space permits, add “Auction.”
2. In the item "Amount" fill in the total amount in the local currency of your bid(s).
3. Bring transaction receipt from your bank to the pickup location.
In the case you have bid and won more than one item you can pay the total amount due of all items in one payment, but all lot items must be identified as described in item 1 above. Items can be retrieved only when successful payment has been received. Receipt of payment is considered complete when money reaches the U.S. Embassy bank account.
Note: It could take more than one day to transfer money from your bank to the U.S. Embassy bank. It will not be possible to pick up your items if your payment is not indicated on the U.S. Embassy bank account.
ATTENTION: You have 3 business days, until the close of business December 14th, 2025 to complete the bank transfer for the winning bid(s).
How to pick-up your items
You will receive email notification with at least 24-hour advance with the pickup date and time. Please present receipt of bank money transfer as well as your ID card. Proof of payment is required to pick up winning bid(s).
Winning bidders are responsible for all logistic arrangements for the removal of the won lots from Embassy property in a timely manner. The winning bidder shall be responsible for any damages caused during the removal. Any paid items that are not picked up during the scheduled time frame will be disposed of, and there will be no possibility for their retrieval.
Please note that you might be refused to pick up your item if we are unable to identify you (refers to the customers who register on the auction page without real names and surnames). Please bring your identification document with you during the pickup process.
