๐ผ 1. How Payment Works in Freelance Portals
Good question ๐ — if you’re talking about freelancing portals like Freelancer.com, Upwork, Fiverr , or similar platforms, the payment process after completing work follows a secure, step-by-step system to protect both you and the client. Let’s go through how it works ๐ ๐ผ 1. How Payment Works in Freelance Portals The general flow is: Step 1: Client Funds the Project (Escrow) Before you start work, the client deposits the payment into an escrow account (a secure holding area managed by the platform). This ensures the client has the money and can’t back out after you finish. ๐ก Think of it as a “safe deposit box” — the client can’t take it back unless they cancel or dispute, and you can’t withdraw it until the client approves. Step 2: You Complete the Work You finish the task or project as per the agreed terms and submit your work on the platform for review. Step 3: Client Reviews and Approves The client reviews your work . If everything is fine, ...