Jan 24, 2020 08:53:09 AM by Tamim B
I don't have any credit cards to buy new connects applying for new jobs. So, I decieded to buy new connects using my friend credit card. My friend is also a Upwork registered freelancer and he buys his connects regularly using his credit card which I am thinking to use.
Will there be any problem if both accounts use same credit card to buy connects? Is there any chance to be banned?
Thanks
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Jan 24, 2020 10:19:46 AM by Bojan S
Hi Tamim,
As long as the owner of the billing method authorized you to use it, you should be able to add it to your account. If any issues arise, Upwork team will notify you directly.
Thank you!
Jan 24, 2020 08:58:38 AM Edited Jan 24, 2020 09:05:19 AM by Preston H
Upwork allows freelancers to use someone else's credit card to purchase connects, as long as you have permission to use that card.
Could there be problems?
Well... possibly this could flag a security check... but you are not violating any rules. Because you and your friend are two distinct people who are using your true identities, you will be able to pass any identity verification checks.
Apr 7, 2020 02:24:28 AM by Brijesh K
Apr 7, 2020 03:01:33 AM by Goran V
Hi Brijesh,
One of our team members will reach out to you via ticket as soon as possible and assist you further with your connects. Thank you.
Oct 5, 2020 12:52:02 PM by Shihab M
Other than Paying with card the only option is to pay with Upwork balance. What if a new seller wants to buy connects? *Upwork does not accept Local Visa/Mastercard/Amex cards it has to be International Card. Fo an international card, User needs to have a passport and endorse it. A lot of paperwork and documentation needed for it and especially time. That is why is gonna use a friend's/parent's card. Not fishy, it's a common thing here.
Oct 5, 2020 02:05:45 PM by Andrea G
Hi Shihab,
I would just like to add that you can also consider using PayPal in order to purchase Connects. You can check out all of the available Billing Methods in this help article.
Thanks!
Jan 24, 2020 10:19:46 AM by Bojan S
Hi Tamim,
As long as the owner of the billing method authorized you to use it, you should be able to add it to your account. If any issues arise, Upwork team will notify you directly.
Thank you!
Jul 29, 2020 09:58:51 PM by Tahir M
Does Upwork hold my account if I do not buy connects or I will not bid on any project?
Jul 29, 2020 11:19:25 PM by Joanne P
Hi Tahir,
Your account will not be suspended for not sending proposals. You may want to check out this help article for more information about Freelancer Violations and Account Holds. Let us know if you have further questions. Thank you.
Aug 3, 2020 12:59:29 PM by Varun S
Hello can i use my debit card to buy connects as i on't have any credit card
Aug 3, 2020 01:53:02 PM Edited Aug 3, 2020 01:53:27 PM by Michael J
Hi Varun,
Thank you for your question. Upwork accepts Visa, Discover, Mastercard, and American Express debit cards. We do not accept virtual cards or gift cards. Prepaid cards may be used to purchase Connects, but not membership plans. To learn more about adding a debit card to your account, click here.
I hope this helps!
Aug 14, 2020 10:16:37 AM by Muhammad N
Hi Bojan Sir
I want to use my cousin's master card but it's not working what can I do now I am so worried about that.
Aug 14, 2020 12:34:16 PM by Andrea G
Hi Muhammad,
Please know that in order to add someone else's billing method to your account, the owner of the billing method needs to authorize you to use it. Please contact the card-issuing bank for more information about the specific charge decline. You can also check out this help article for more information about available Billing Methods that might work for you.
Thanks!
Nov 7, 2020 03:23:07 PM by Asad A
Hello Tamim,
Yes absolutely you can buy connects by using your friend's credit card, but make sure first to ask your friend to use his card, his willingness is compulsory, Welcome to Upwork, Its good to see you on this beautiful platform 🙂
Dec 12, 2021 03:16:34 PM by Marzieh H
Can I use somebody's else credit card for receiveing my income from Upwork? Or the Upwork account name and credit card's name should be the same? If it legal to use somebody's else credit card for receiving payment from Upwork, should I contact Upwork before doing it?
Dec 12, 2021 04:37:02 PM by Luiggi R
Hi Marzi,
It's not actually possible to use a credit card as a payment method on Upwork. In addition, if you wish to add any payment method, it must be under your name or you must be authorized to use it. You may want to check out this help article to learn more.
Jul 11, 2022 03:01:20 PM by Huma A
Can I use someone else's debit card to purchase a membership plan?
Jul 11, 2022 04:27:09 PM by Arjay M
Hi Huma,
Thank you for your message. Please know that in order to add someone else's billing method to your account, the owner of the billing method needs to authorize you to use it. You can also check out this help article for more information about available Billing Methods that might work for you.
May 11, 2023 07:26:50 PM by Arjay M
Hi Mercy,
If you're referring to the OP's query, yes! In order to add someone else's billing method to your account, the owner of the billing method needs to authorize you to use it. You can also check out this help article for more information about available Billing Methods that might work for you.