Sep 6, 2021 11:40:40 PM by Nimesha K
Hi, I am Nimesha. I want to know about the difference between payment verified and payment unverified in job posts. Is it ok if I apply to the payment unverified jobs? Is it safe? Should I not apply to that kind of job?
Sep 7, 2021 12:36:38 AM by Nikola S
Hi Nimesha,
When you submit a proposal for a job the Upwork system lets you know if the client has an unverified billing method. You don’t have to avoid these clients, but you should know that you cannot get paid until the client successfully completes billing method verification. It is up to you to decide if beginning work before that is done is worth the risk. Please note that even if you have an hourly contract, you are not yet covered under the Upwork Hourly Protection when the client doesn’t have a verified payment method.
You can find more information in this help article.