Process Overview

From Lost to Found in a Few Simple Steps

VFetch gives item owners and venues one clear workflow with AI support at every stage.

For Item Owners

Search

Describe your item or upload a photo for AI-powered identification.

Match

We rank likely matches from nearby venues and notify you instantly.

Verify

Answer verification questions set by venue staff to prove ownership.

Pay £9 and Collect

Secure Stripe payment and clear status updates until collection.

For Venues

Step 1

Upload Found Item

Take a photo and AI auto-fills category, brand, and description.

Step 2

Review Claims

Staff review incoming claims with one-click approve or reject actions.

Step 3

Approve and Handover

Successful claimants are notified to collect quickly and securely.

Venue staff using VFetch portal

Common Questions

Most successful matches happen within hours, depending on venue upload speed and item details.

The fee covers secure identity verification, claim processing, and payments infrastructure. Venues do not pay this fee.

Yes. The venue portal is responsive and works across desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.