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How Does UpWork Payout?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 10:51 pm

UpWork is a large freelancing platform that allows businesses to post job descriptions and then freelancers to bid on those jobs. If a business decides to hire a freelancer, they will do so through the UpWork website.

After the job is completed, the business will then release the funds to UpWork, who will then pay the freelancer.

UpWork pays its freelancers through two different methods: Payoneer and PayPal. Payoneer is a method of payment where UpWork will send the freelancer a debit card.

The freelancer can then use that debit card to withdraw cash from ATMs or to make purchases. PayPal is an online payment method where the freelancer will receive the funds into their PayPal account and can then transfer those funds to their bank account.

PRO TIP: Upwork may withhold payments for any reason, including but not limited to:

-You have not provided all of the information or documentation that Upwork reasonably requests.
-Upwork believes that you have violated these Terms or the Acceptable Use Policy.
-There is a dispute regarding your work or the payment for your work.
-Upwork believes that releasing the payment would violate applicable law or regulation.

If Upwork withholds a payment to you, we will provide you with notice and an opportunity to dispute the withholding.

UpWork does charge a fee for its services. For each job that is completed, UpWork will take a 3% fee.

If a freelancer wants to be paid through Payoneer, there is also a $1 fee per withdrawal. And if a freelancer wants to be paid through PayPal, there is also a $0.30 + 2% fee per transaction.

How Does UpWork Payout?

UpWork pays its freelancers through two different methods: Payoneer and PayPal.

The freelancer can then use that debit card to withdraw cash from ATMs or make purchases. PayPal is an online payment method where the freelancer will receive the funds into their PayPal account and can then transfer those funds into their bank account.

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