Jun 12, 2023 08:05:07 AM by William B
Once a client approves a milestone for a freelancer, why does Upwork delay payment for 5 days?
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Jun 12, 2023 04:22:40 PM Edited Jun 12, 2023 04:26:21 PM by Radia L
A 5-day security period is indeed 'weird' these days. But, I admit it worked in preventing some problems from getting worse in this scam-infested and scam-friendly platform on both sides. And it's not always work as well.
They use the time to 'wait' to see if any problems arise after charging the card, for both sides. To see if it's charged back by scam client, to prevent a scam freelancer immediately withdraw and run, etc.
Jun 12, 2023 08:07:08 AM by Mykola A
To investigate issues possible, like scam or disputes. It is more easy dont give you money than take it back then.
Jun 12, 2023 10:13:34 AM by William B
I understand the need for security, but 5 days seems like a long time to check things out. Either the IDs match with the contract, or they don't.
Jun 12, 2023 04:22:40 PM Edited Jun 12, 2023 04:26:21 PM by Radia L
A 5-day security period is indeed 'weird' these days. But, I admit it worked in preventing some problems from getting worse in this scam-infested and scam-friendly platform on both sides. And it's not always work as well.
They use the time to 'wait' to see if any problems arise after charging the card, for both sides. To see if it's charged back by scam client, to prevent a scam freelancer immediately withdraw and run, etc.
Jun 12, 2023 07:14:30 PM by Tiffany S
Don't forget that international credit and debit card transactions can take 3-5 days (or even a bit longer) to process.
Apr 17, 2024 02:45:20 PM by Scott Andrew M
Are weekends counted in the 5 day security period ? Or is always a straight 5 days ?
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