Direct to Local Bank payment method is showing as INACTIVE

[Syed Jamal A]

Hi,

I added my bank account details to preferred Payment Method (Direct to Local Bank) quite a time ago. Per Upwork policy, it should've activated after three days of submission but still it shows as inactive (screenshot attached). I double-checked all the details again and submitted, still it is showing as Inactive.

Please note that I received no email from Upwork regarding any dispute or issue with my bank accoutn details either.

Kindly, help me get it activated.

Thanks for considering.

Syed Jamal Ahsan

[Goran V · Accepted solution]

Hi Syed,

Have you already filled out our W-8BEN form? If not please do fill it out as a Non-US resident, to learn more about this form and how to fill it out check out this Guide. If you`re payment method is still inactive after this let me know, thank you.

[Syed Jamal A]

Thanks. I've completed the form now.