Jul 11, 2021 08:11:47 PM by Angeline S
I need help with my billing method. I have an active card with sufficient balance to pay for my transactions but it always says "Charge Failed". I was supposed to hire someone. How can I fix this?
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Jul 12, 2021 05:29:51 AM by Goran V
Hi Angeline,
I checked your account and I can see that you have withdrawn your funds 2 days ago. Please keep in mind that It can take up to four business days to arrive at your bank. If you have not received the funds after 8 business days let us know, and our team will initiate a trace on your transaction. Thank you!
Jul 11, 2021 09:48:42 PM by Pradeep H
Hello Angeline,
Thank you for contacting us. I see that your transaction was declined due to the limit on your card. Please contact your bank or try again using another card.
Thank you.
Pradeep.
Jul 12, 2021 04:19:32 AM by Angeline S
I already increased the limit of my bank account but still doesn't work.
Jul 12, 2021 05:29:51 AM by Goran V
Hi Angeline,
I checked your account and I can see that you have withdrawn your funds 2 days ago. Please keep in mind that It can take up to four business days to arrive at your bank. If you have not received the funds after 8 business days let us know, and our team will initiate a trace on your transaction. Thank you!
Jul 12, 2021 06:13:07 AM by Angeline S
Hi Goran,
I actually have two concerns, but yeah I can see that Upwork just processed my withdrawal as of this moment. My other concern that hasn't been resolved yet is that I cant use my card to hire a freelancer on my client account. It keeps saying Charged Failed.
Dec 7, 2021 01:52:56 PM by Bojan S
Hi Bojana,
We’ll have one of our agents reach out to you via a support ticket to assist you with your concern.
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Nov 8, 2022 06:34:33 AM by Salim A
Hello I have the same problem about the billing method they tell me charge failed
Nov 8, 2022 08:01:51 AM by Nikola S
Hi Salim,
Thank you for reaching out to us. It looks like the charge on your credit card keeps getting declined. Please make sure your card is set up to make international payments and has sufficient funds on it to complete the funding.
Please contact your card-issuing bank to confirm if they allow recurring transactions on your debit cards as Upwork payments are classified as ‘recurring’.
Feb 17, 2023 03:58:28 AM Edited Feb 17, 2023 05:39:35 AM by Andrea G
Hey Goran,
I'm having this problema with my clients, all their cards get rejected.
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Mar 15, 2023 10:38:59 AM by Jing L
Hi,
Im having the same issue. It says Charge Failed. I tried two different methods, Mastercard and Paypal.I have sufficient funds in my Mastercard and Paypal.
Feb 2, 2023 07:21:58 AM by Soufiane I
Hi nikolas ;
Please can you help me , i can fix the problem and i can't pay my freelancers .
i posted in community platform my problem.
This is the link :
https://community.upwork.com/t5/Clients/Charge-Failed-Billing-problem/m-p/1243582#M90333
Thank you !
Best regards !
Aug 21, 2022 11:01:53 PM by Jaguar S
This is happening with me too..idk why but my ViSA has enough limit to cover 50 dollars..but still charge failed and "invalid billing method" at top. Please help. Have to pay some freelancer.
Aug 21, 2022 11:05:13 PM by Jaguar S
The automated help system on this platform is just pathetic...guys please help me out..have to pay a freelancer. And idk how or from where to reach you.
Aug 22, 2022 02:02:51 AM by Pradeep H
Hi Jaguar,
Thank you for your message. Could you please contact your card issuing bank to check if the international transactions are enabled on your card?
Thank you,
Pradeep
Aug 22, 2022 03:22:17 AM by Jaguar S
Yes they are enabled...I use it for many overseas payment..plus I paid on upwork too recently..twice..
Aug 22, 2022 05:38:03 AM by Annie Jane B
Hi Jaguar,
Thank you for responding. I shared your report with our team and one of our agents will reach out to you via a support ticket to assist you further. You can access your support tickets here.
Sep 6, 2022 02:10:24 AM by Britney S
Charge failed - Somehow sometimes I can't make payment. Can you please review my account. Thanks
Sep 6, 2022 08:43:50 AM by Annie Jane B
Hi Britney,
Thank you for reaching out to us. In general, this happens when the transactions you’re attempting on your card keep being declined by the bank. Please contact your card-issuing bank for more information about the specific charge decline.
If you’re still experiencing issues after checking with your bank, a quick way to contact our support team is by clicking the "Get Support" button that is shown on this page. You may be asked what type of account you need help with, please select the best option for your situation. If you don't receive the information you're looking for, you can select "Get Support" for more options, including contacting our support team.
Oct 2, 2022 03:34:24 PM Edited Oct 2, 2022 03:35:45 PM by Salim A
I have also the same problem just happen today in the afternoon can someone help me. I have ajusted the limits of my cards today but it still shows me charge failed
Oct 2, 2022 03:58:58 PM by Luiggi R
Hi Salim,
In general, this happens when the transactions you’re attempting on your card keep being declined by the bank. Please contact your card-issuing bank for more information about the specific charge decline. If the issue persists after checking with your bank, you may reach out to us again so we can assist you further.
Oct 4, 2022 04:25:11 AM Edited Oct 4, 2022 04:25:37 AM by Salim A
Hey luigi I have talked to my bank yesterday and I still can't pay my freelancers. What should I do?
Oct 4, 2022 07:55:21 AM by Annie Jane B
Hi Salim,
Thank you for reaching out to us. I shared your report with our team and one of our agents will reach out to you using a support ticket to assist you further. You can access your support tickets here.
Oct 26, 2022 04:39:05 AM by Yuliia C
I'm having the same issue, I attempt to hire a person and reserve a payment from my primary billing method. Keep getting the 'charge failed' error. Please assist.
Nov 10, 2022 07:34:40 AM by Andrea G
Nov 10, 2022 10:22:58 PM by Hugh D
I have the same problem. I want to hire people, but it keeps showing "Charge failed". Two different credit card have same problem.
Nov 11, 2022 09:17:36 PM by Joanne Marie P
Hi Hugh,
I checked, and it looks like the transaction declined. It would be best that you reach out to your card-issuing bank so that they can check on the specific decline error.
Nov 16, 2022 02:41:25 AM by Faiza A
I have tried using 2 active billing methods, one visa and one mastercard, with enough limit and funds to start a contract with a freelancer. International transactions are enabled on both. Still Upwork says Charge Failed. I dont know how to rectify this issue so I can proceed with my contract.
Nov 16, 2022 07:46:08 AM by Annie Jane B
Hi Faiza,
Thank you for reaching out. In general, this happens when the transactions you’re attempting on your card keep being declined by the bank. Could you please contact your card-issuing bank for more information about the specific charge decline?
Jan 8, 2023 05:32:30 AM by Nicolaas B
Hi Annie, I am also getting the "charge failed" error. I have phoned the issuing bank and there is no problem with the credit card. They told me that it must be from Upwork's side. I need to pay the hired freelancers and our projects have now grinded to a halt which means missed deadlines and compounding costs.
Jan 8, 2023 09:37:28 AM by Annie Jane B
Hi Nicolaas,
Thank you for reaching out. I checked your account and it looks like your payments already went through. Please let us know if you need further assistance.
Jan 20, 2023 02:09:01 AM by Julia S
Hello!
I have the same "charge failed" error. One payment was successful and the money was taken. With the other one, I have this issue.
I also have a question - if it is possible to hire two freelancers at the same time?
I really appreciate any help you can provide. Have a nice day!
Jan 25, 2023 01:48:45 PM by Mr Z
I am also facing the same problem with my client account. It just shows charge failed.
Jan 25, 2023 02:39:01 PM by Arjay M
Hi Mr Z,
I checked your account and it looks like the transaction has been declined by your card-issuing bank. You may contact your card-issuing bank for more information about the specific charge decline. You may also consider using a different Billing Method.
If you’re still experiencing issues after checking with your bank, a quick way to contact our support team is by clicking the "Get Support" button that is shown on this page. You may be asked what type of account you need help with, please select the best option for your situation. If you don't receive the information you're looking for, you can select "Get Support" for more options, including contacting our support team.