How to Get Paid through Upwork

As a freelancer, getting paid for your work is very crucial. Here is a simple guide outlining how you can receive payment for jobs you complete on Upwork.

Setting Up Your Payment Method

To be able to receive payment for your gigs, you need to set up your preferred payment method. Here are the steps you should follow:

• Go to the Settings section of your Upwork account.
• Click on Get Paid.
• Click on Add Method.
• Select your preferred payment method.
• Fill in the necessary information.

Understanding Different Payment Methods

Upwork supports various payment methods including:

• Direct to Local Bank: This method allows you to transfer earnings directly to your local bank.
• Wire Transfer: This lets you transfer money to your bank account in a different currency.
• PayPal: With this, you can receive money straight to your PayPal account.

Make sure to research on the fees and processing times of each method and select one that best suits your needs.

Getting Paid for Hourly Jobs

Upwork protects you by using an Escrow system. In an hourly job, the system works like this:

• You use the Upwork Desktop App to log your hours.
• At the end of each week, your client is invoiced.
• The client has 5 days to dispute any hours.
• If there are no disputes, the money is released to you after a 5-day security period.

Getting Paid for Fixed-Price Jobs

Payments for fixed-price jobs are a little different:

• You and your client agree on milestones for each project.
• Once a milestone is completed, you request for payment.
• Your client has 14 days to review and approve the milestone.
• If the client approves or doesn’t act within the 14 days, the money is released to you.

Remember, it’s always important to communicate effectively with your clients and deliver quality work to build your reputation as an Upwork freelancer.