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[Nichola L]

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Danny B wrote:

What does Earnings are automatically withdrawn mean?

Why would up work withdraw from my account if I'm the one who's supposed to be paid?

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It simply means that Upwork has withdrawn the amount in  your account and sent it to whatever outside account you have specified - PayPal, your bank etc. 

ETA: For example, I have specified that Upwork should automatically send money in my Upwork account to my PayPal account  when my earnings reach $1000. 

[Bojan S]

Hi Danny,

After setting a payment schedule, your earnings will automatically be released based on the schedule you have set and the balance limit (i.e withdraw earnings after they reach $100). However, you can withdraw your earnings whenever you choose by clicking the 'Get Paid Now' option. Please check out this article for more information.

Thank you!

[Bojan S]

Hi Danny,

Unfortunately, because Upwork is not a bank or payment transfer agency, we cannot maintain balances for more than 180 days, per our Terms of Service.

Thank you!

[Nichola L]

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Danny B wrote:
Yeah that seems crooked. This is why I **bleep**ing hate freelance and why I
never even wanted to try to do it in the first place.

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It is not crooked. But you don't  have to freelance either off or on any online platform. Freelancing is not for everyone.