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Can I Get Paid Outside of UpWork?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 10:32 pm

If you’re a freelancer, you’ve probably considered working outside of UpWork at some point. Maybe you’ve been approached by a client who wants to pay you directly, or perhaps you’re just curious about what other options are available.

Can I Get Paid Outside of UpWork?

The short answer is yes, you can absolutely get paid outside of UpWork. In fact, many freelancers choose to do this for a variety of reasons. Maybe they have a great client who they’ve been working with for a long time and they don’t want to go through the hassle of setting up an UpWork account. Or maybe they’re just tired of paying UpWork’s fees.

PRO TIP: There are a few risks associated with getting paid outside of Upwork. First, if you are not paid through Upwork, you will not be covered by our Payment Protection policy. This means that if your client does not pay you, you will not be able to file a dispute and request payment through Upwork. Second, working outside of Upwork may violate our Terms of Service. This could result in your account being suspended or closed. Finally, we are unable to mediate any payment disputes that occur outside of Upwork.

There are a few things to keep in mind if you’re thinking about working outside of UpWork, though. First of all, remember that UpWork does offer some protection for both freelancers and clients.

If you have an issue with a client, you can always contact UpWork and they will try to mediate the situation. If you’re working outside of UpWork, you won’t have that safety net.

Additionally, it’s important to make sure that you’re getting paid what you’re worth. When you work through UpWork, you can be confident that you’re being paid fairly because clients are required to pay UpWork’s fees upfront. If you’re working outside of UpWork, make sure that your client is willing to pay you what you deserve. You don’t want to end up getting taken advantage of.

Conclusion:

Overall, there are pros and cons to getting paid outside of UpWork. It’s important to weigh your options and decide what’s best for you and your business.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.