Getting Paid on Upwork

As an experienced freelancer on Upwork, I can tell you that the payment process does require a little patience and understanding. Usually, it depends on a couple of factors:

1. Review Period

The client has 5 days to review the work you’ve submitted. If during this time the client does not respond, then the payment automatically gets approved. So that’s a maximum of 5 days waiting time at this stage.

2. Security Period

Once the client has approved the work (or the 5 days review period ends), your payment will go through a security period that Upwork calls a ‘Security Period’. This is typically another 5 days.

3. Withdrawal Time

After that security period ends, you can then withdraw the funds to your bank account. The time this takes varies depending on your chosen method of withdrawal. This could be instant with services like PayPal or take a couple of days when withdrawing directly to your bank account.

So, in total…

Considering all these factors, the estimated time might be anywhere from instantly after the review period up to roughly 10-14 days. But don’t worry, it might seem long, but the processes are there to ensure the security and fairness of the transactions on the platform.

Top Tips to Get Paid Faster

• Deliver Quality Work: Always ensure you deliver excellent and timely results. This increases the likelihood of clients approving your work promptly.
• Clear Communication: Maintain clear communication with your clients. This can help to speed up the review process.
• Choose a Faster Payout Method: Depending on your region, choose a payout method that works best for you.

I hope this helps to clarify the process for you.