The deposit of Pinduoduo flagship store is a sum of money paid by the merchant to the platform to ensure its honest business commitment. The deposit is mainly used to deal with illegal acts or improper operations of merchants. If the merchant violates the regulations of the platform, the platform can deduct part or all of the deposit as a violation fine according to the situation.
Generally speaking, the amount of deposit is high, usually ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan, and the specific amount may vary according to factors such as the credit, brand and commodity category of the merchant.