How it works The U.S. Embassy in Accra is selling surplus movable property (SMP) via a Web-Based Electronic Auction. This website hosts auctions at U.S. Embassies all over the world, so bidders should take care to only bid on auctions they, or their appointed representative, can physically access. Users who want to access the U.S. Embassy in Accra’s auction must click on Accra every time they visit the site. The U.S. Embassy of Accra sells these items “AS IS”, "WHERE THEY ARE” for cash payment, without refund or warranty. The U.S. Embassy of Accra shall not be responsible for the items' condition nor its use after purchased by winning bidder. No claims will be accepted; no remedy will be offered. Each auction will be open for a set period of time with a clearly stated start and end date. During this period, the auction is live and active 24 hours per day, every day. At any time while the auction is active, you may submit your bid for the lots that are put in the Auction. To bid on any lots, you must register on the website and log in on subsequent visits, and you must abide by the requirements and regulations set forth on the website. Prior to the start of the auction, you can browse the lots online, but you cannot place a bid. When there is a maximum number of bids you may place on a lot, it is stated for each lot. Each lot may also have a minimum and/or maximum amount that bids can be raised. These amounts will be clearly stated. All bidding will be done in Ghanaian Cedis, During the auction you should watch the progress of your bids so you can take action if somebody outbids you and you want to post a higher bid. Please pay close attention to when the auction is going to end. The person with the highest bid at the end of the auction is the winner of the lot. At the end of the auction, if you are a winner you will receive an email with a link back to the website where you can review the lots you have won, after successful login. All lot winners in the Accra auction must pay for the lots won within two days after the close of auction. Payment should be made at Ecobank, following the instructions in the "How to Pay" section. Winners must pick up their lots in person, either by the winners themselves or through representatives authorized by the registered winners. Bidders can bid from anywhere in the world, but they must designate a local representative to pay for and pickup their lots if they are not located in Accra. All payments must be made in cash (no checks). All lots must be paid for prior to being picked up. Winners who fail to make prompt payment according to the instructions below will be blocked from participation in future auctions. If the winner with the highest bid fails to pay within two working days, the U.S. Embassy reserves the right to award the lot to the next highest bidder or reserve the lot for inclusion in the next auction. Email AccraOnlineAuction@state.gov with any questions you may have.
Payment
1. Payment for online items won from a U.S. Embassy Accra online auction should be made to the U.S. Embassy Accra's account with Ecobank. All payments must be made in cash.
2. Please make payment as mentioned to the below account:
Account Title: United States Cashier-Department of State-Collection Account
Account No: 1441002455477
Bank Name: Ecobank Ghana Limited
Reference/Description field: e.g. "John Doe, Lot #10" or "John Doe, Lots #2, #5, #11"
3. Please use the lot number as a reference/description number on the deposit slip. Example: "John Doe, Lot #10" or "John Doe, Lots #2, #5, #11," if more than one lot is won.
4. All receipts must reflect the amount deposited and match the winning bid price(s).
5. All winning bidders must bring their deposit slips to the U.S. Embassy Accra compound, exchange them for a bill of sale, and the lot(s) won.
6. If one wins multiple lots, you must make a single lump-sum payment, and all lot items must be identified as described above. Items can be retrieved only when successful payment has been received. Receipt of payment is considered complete when the payment showed on the U.S. Embassy Accra’s account.
7. All payments must be made two (2) working days after the bid is closed.
8. Taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner(s).
9. All winners that have met the above requirements should present proof of payment and photo ID to pick up their lots at the designated time.
Winners who fail to pay for the lots they won will forfeit the items and will be blocked from participation in future auctions.
When access to the U.S. Embassy is required, all visitors to the U.S. Embassy to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth and to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Anybody who does not comply will not be permitted access and/or escorted off the compound.
Pickup In order to retrieve your items, you must present the original receipt of bank money transfer with all required details included in the payment paragraph above. 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. In special cases or circumstances, you may arrange a different pick-up date and time by contacting the auction manager at AccraOnlineAuction@state.gov. After successful confirmation of payment for your items, our staff will move your items out to the service entrance to the Embassy compound. From that time on, you are the owner of your merchandise. You will have the full responsibility for subsequent handling procedures and removal from Embassy property in a timely manner. If items are not removed in a timely manner they may be considered abandoned and disposed of.
