Jul 17, 2016 08:14:41 PM by TM B
Hi all, I was wondering if there is a way to add extra money to escrow? I have been paying my freelancer in milestones and putting each milestone payment in escrow as I go. I would ideally like to add the rest of the money for the project to escrow as a way of making sure that money is set aside. It's not a big deal if I can't, but it would set my mind at ease if that was all set aside now. Is there any way to do this?
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Jul 17, 2016 11:34:40 PM by Vladimir G
Hi TM B,
Thanks for posting this question. Currently, the Milestone system is set up to allow a string of Milestones to be created, which can be funded one at a time and not before the previous Milestone has been released. You do have the option to create a Milestone for the full amount and agree with your freelancer to release only a partial amount for the first stage of the contract, and use the remaining Escrow funds to fund the subsequent one.
Jul 17, 2016 11:34:40 PM by Vladimir G
Hi TM B,
Thanks for posting this question. Currently, the Milestone system is set up to allow a string of Milestones to be created, which can be funded one at a time and not before the previous Milestone has been released. You do have the option to create a Milestone for the full amount and agree with your freelancer to release only a partial amount for the first stage of the contract, and use the remaining Escrow funds to fund the subsequent one.
Mar 25, 2017 12:48:36 PM by Chip V
I've put funds to pay my freelancer into escros, but I need to add more funds for the final payout and can't figure out how to do it.
Mar 25, 2017 02:14:46 PM by Valeria K
Hi Chip,
When you click the button to release the payment from Escrow, you'll see the option to edit the amount and will be able to increase it. The money will be released from Escrow and the additional amount will be charged to your payment method.
Mar 29, 2021 12:25:00 PM by Adamu G
I have been getting a failed transaction when try adding fund to my escrow. I have a project in milestone, but still difficult making the payment
Dec 22, 2017 08:11:20 AM by Andafa D
Honestly, I would really appreciate an opportunity to do that myself...but...
Jul 31, 2020 05:10:54 AM by Bridget L
Yes, agreed.
It would be helpful if you could go to your escrow account via a drop down menu and top it up as you need.
Feb 10, 2021 08:02:50 AM Edited Feb 10, 2021 08:04:50 AM by Brittany S
I definitely agree with Bridget on this! (It would elevate the upwork experience to be able to go to your escrow account via a drop down menu and top it up as you need.) As a small business, it's great to have more flexibility to add funding as available.
Feb 10, 2021 08:29:16 AM by Bojan S
Hi Brittany,
Thank you for sharing your suggestion with us. I'll be sure to share it with our team.
Mar 29, 2021 01:12:17 PM by Adamu G
I have been having difficulty adding fund to my escrow. I always get a failed response.
Mar 29, 2021 01:32:02 PM by Andrea G
Hi Adamu,
Mar 30, 2021 05:14:37 AM by Adamu G
Hi Andrea,
I have done that.
I also added more funds to the card, but I am still having the same issue.
What else can I do?
Mar 30, 2021 05:40:28 AM by AleksandarD A
Hi Adamu,
We'll have one of our agents reach out to you directly via a support ticket to assist you further.
Thank you.
Dec 15, 2023 03:55:39 AM by Guy S
Nearly 3 years on from Brittany's reply that being able to add more money to your escrow account was a 'great idea', has it been done yet?
Re: "I definitely agree with Bridget on this! (It would elevate the upwork experience to be able to go to your escrow account via a drop down menu and top it up as you need.) As a small business, it's great to have more flexibility to add funding as available." - Feb 2021